CGB Enterprises, Inc. (CGB) and Minnesota Soybean Processors (MnSP) today announced that they have formed a joint venture for the construction of a state-of-the-art soybean processing plant near Casselton, North Dakota. North Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC, jointly owned by CGB and MnSP, will own and operate the new facility, which is expected to crush 42.5 … Read more
Meiogenix, an agriculture biotech company using the process of Chromosome Editing to expand genetic diversity in food and agriculture, announced today the closing of a $13 million (€11 million) Series A financing round, led by Sofinnova Partners, with participation from Genoa Ventures, Bpifrance, Casdin Capital and Alexandria Venture Investments. “We’re at an exciting stage of … Read more
A former executive of G.M. Lawrence and Co. (Lawrence Group) has joined ag-tech startup Tillable. Tim Woods will be joining Tillable to lead the farm management platform and services as Head of Farmland Management. This will encompass the farm management product (people + technology) as well as Tillable’s internal data platform. During his 19 years at Lawrence … Read more
The first Soil-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, MyLand Company LLC (“MyLand”) announced today that it has entered into a financing agreement with CSC Leasing Company (“CSC Leasing”), a trusted, family-owned equipment leasing firm. The leasing facility will allow MyLand to expand its installed base of MyLand® Thrive Systems in the field, covering up to an additional 35,000 acres … Read more
The South Korean government launched a formal discussion on the prohibition of dog meat, marking another milestone for the World Dog Alliance’s global campaign against this horrific practice. “With the sharp increase in the number of households with pets and growing public interest in animal rights and animal welfare, we are witnessing increasing calls against … Read more
The Houston-located tree service company announces its full commitment to the local residents now that trees must be well taken care of before the cold days arrive for both their shake and the avoidance of storm-related mishaps. Tree Service Houston announced the company’s full focus on autumn preventive tree maintenance to keep landscapes well protected … Read more
The Daniel Group is pleased to announce that it has completed more than a million B2B Customer Feedback Surveys. The insights from this survey data will help The Daniel Group’s clients continue to measure, manage, and improve their customer experience. “What began as an idea with a single construction equipment dealer has grown into … Read more
Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated, a leading producer of pressure-treated wood for residential, farm, commercial and industrial uses, announced today that a subsidiary has acquired the assets of Escue Wood Preserving, Inc of Millwood, KY. With the asset acquisition of Escue Wood Preserving, Great Southern Wood further strengthens the distribution coverage area for its YellaWood® … Read more
To support market innovation in wood products, the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) announced today it will pledge $420,000 in matching funds to the USDA Forest Service’s 2022 Wood Innovations Grant Program. Wood innovation grants are making a difference in the United States as they help develop and expand the use of naturally low carbon wood … Read more
Farm Bureau Bank is announcing the addition of Gary Armstrong as the Chief Commercial Banking Officer. In this role, Armstrong will focus on enhancing and expanding the Bank’s Commercial Banking platform. “We are very pleased to have Gary join our team,” stated Will Hileman, Farm Bureau Bank’s President and CEO. “With his extensive experience and … Read more
