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Arkansas Students Explore Food Engineering and Sustainable Solutions Food science and engineering are helping create new solutions for some of agriculture’s biggest challenges. During a summer educational program at the University of Arkansas, high school students learned how research is improving food production, sustainability and human health. The students took part in hands-on activities and demonstrations that highlighted how engineering principles are used in food science.

Biostimulant Helps Soybeans Manage Stress and Improve Yield Potential Soybean growers are continually looking for ways to improve crop performance and protect yield potential. One of the biggest challenges during the growing season is managing plant stress caused by weather conditions, crop protection products, and other environmental factors that can slow plant development.

CFIA is proposing temporary regulatory changes to support interprovincial meat trade, to address challenges caused by limited slaughter capacity in some regions. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing temporary regulatory changes aimed at improving interprovincial trade of red meat while supporting food security and strengthening Canada's food system.

UC Davis study reveals hidden pesticide risks inside bee colonies Honeybees play an important role in agriculture by helping pollinate many food crops. New research from the University of California, Davis has uncovered a previously unknown way honeybee queens respond to pesticide exposure. The study found that queen bees exposed to pesticides can transfer those chemicals into their eggs through a process known as maternal offloading.

Tessenderlo Group invests $400 million to support FMC expansion FMC Corporation and Belgium-based Tessenderlo Group have entered into an agreement that will see Tessenderlo make a strategic investment of approximately $400 million in FMC. Under the agreement, Tessenderlo Group will acquire a minority ownership position in FMC through the purchase of shares priced at $13.30 each. Following completion of the transaction, Tessenderlo is expected to own about 20% of FMC's outstanding shares.

New company aims to strengthen glyphosate supply and market focus Bayer has announced the creation of Ruveon LLC, a new company that will oversee its U.S. glyphosate business. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Ruveon will handle pricing, production, logistics, and market strategies for glyphosate products sold in the United States. The move is part of Bayer's broader Five-Year Framework, a plan designed to strengthen business performance, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term growth.

Company acquires Texas ammonia facility to strengthen global supply Yara International ASA has announced plans to acquire a major ammonia production facility in Texas City, Texas, through its U.S. subsidiary, Yara North America. The transaction is valued at approximately $1.3 billion and represents one of the company's largest recent investments in ammonia production.

New poll highlights strong voter backing for ethanol and energy security A new national survey has found that Americans strongly support renewable fuels and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The poll, conducted among more than 2,000 registered voters, showed the highest level of support for the program in the last decade. According to the survey, nearly three-quarters of voters support the RFS, while only a small percentage oppose it.

High court decision limits failure to warn claims in pesticide cases According to information published by the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC), the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Durnell lawsuit could affect pesticide-related lawsuits across the country. The ruling focuses on who has authority over pesticide warning labels and may influence ongoing and future legal cases involving crop protection products.

Former Syngenta Executive Takes Key Role in BRANDT Agronomy Business BRANDT has announced the appointment of Carl Kessler as Vice President of BRANDT Agronomic Services. Effective July 1, Kessler will lead the company’s direct-to-grower retail business in Central Illinois. He succeeds John Allen and will work closely with the BRANDT Executive Team to support business strategy, management, and future growth. Kessler brings more than two decades of experience in the agriculture industry.