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A' Design Award opens early entries for agriculture, horticulture and fisheries awards
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened early entries for its 2026 Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries Design Awards, with a June 30 early deadline and results due May 1, 2027. The competition is aimed at global agricultural innovators and…
OTR launches 3D prototyping service for off-road tires and wheels
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OTR Engineered Solutions has launched OTR3DLab™, a new physical prototyping service that uses large-format 3D printing to turn off-the-road tire, wheel and track concepts into full-scale models in weeks.
Farm Mortgage Capital expands agricultural real estate lending into Washington
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Farm Mortgage Capital has launched its agricultural real estate loan program in Washington State, extending long-term, land-backed financing to qualified borrowers across the state’s farmland, vineyard and equestrian markets.
TAIMATSU opens Oysters & Sushi -ITTO- in Hiroshima
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TAIMATSU Co., Ltd. has opened Oysters & Sushi -ITTO- in Hiroshima’s Hondori area, expanding its restaurant concept that pairs Japanese craftsmanship with local ingredients.
World Food Prize Foundation honors African agri-food innovators in Nairobi
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The World Food Prize Foundation announced three major awards at DialogueNEXT in Nairobi, recognizing African leaders advancing food security, youth development and crop innovation.
Legacy Employer Concepts launches workers’ comp screening guide for tough risks
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Legacy Employer Concepts has released a five-question screening approach to help insurance agents judge when a PEO may be a viable alternative for clients with hard-to-place workers’ compensation risks.
Modern Fortis names Phoebe Johnston vice president
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Modern Fortis has hired former House legislative assistant Phoebe Johnston as vice president as the advocacy firm expands its federal and state policy work.
Mid-State Industrial Maintenance buys MIC Steel to expand Georgia field services
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Mid-State Industrial Maintenance has acquired MIC Steel, a McIntyre, Georgia-based industrial services company, to deepen its Southeast field-service footprint and add fabrication capacity.
OMB grant rule could reshape agricultural research funding
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A White House proposal released May 29 would rewrite federal grant rules and could change how agriculture research is funded, reviewed and sustained.
Nitrate salt seasonings market seen reaching $1.92 billion by 2030
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The nitrate salt seasonings market is projected to grow from $1.41 billion in 2025 to $1.92 billion by 2030, driven by demand for processed meats, quick-service restaurants and clean-label curing solutions.
Brenton Point backs Lakeshore Ag Distributors in growth deal
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Brenton Point Capital Partners has made a growth investment in Lakeshore Ag Distributors, an Allegan, Michigan-based crop nutrition company founded in 2019. The deal adds capital for expansion as Lakeshore looks to widen its reach with growers and…
Precision agriculture market seen reaching $23.1B by 2030
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Global spending on precision agriculture technologies is projected to jump from $6.46 billion in 2020 to $23.06 billion by 2030, driven by food demand, labor shortages, climate pressure and government support for digital farming.
Ningbo Oushijie expands hydraulic drive lineup for heavy machinery
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Ningbo Oushijie Hydraulic Transmission Co., Ltd. is broadening its hydraulic motor and attachment portfolio as demand rises for compact, high-torque equipment across construction, agriculture, mining and drilling.
Digital agriculture market set to reach $68.42 billion by 2035
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The digital agriculture market is projected to rise from $26.15 billion in 2025 to $68.42 billion by 2035, driven by faster adoption of AI, IoT, drones and farm analytics.
Omnigence says farmland returns defy 14 common risk factors
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Omnigence Asset Management released research on Sept. 9, 2026 saying its Canadian farmland platform’s returns are mostly unexplained by equities, commodities, inflation or listed real estate.
Balsa wood market seen reaching $496.5 million by 2035
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Market Research Future says the global balsa wood market was worth about $288 million in 2025 and could climb to $496.5 million by 2035, driven by wind energy, marine uses and aerospace demand.
Culineer expands local food platform across the Mid-Atlantic
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Culineer has launched a free platform that connects home cooks with local farms, farmers markets and producers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland.
Mountain Rose Herbs CEO joins Purpose Pledge board
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Cameron Stearns, CEO and CFO of Mountain Rose Herbs, has joined the Purpose Pledge Board, a move that highlights the company’s long-running focus on social and environmental stewardship.
Flexible packaging market seen reaching $487.5 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future says the global flexible packaging market will grow from $313.9 billion in 2025 to $487.5 billion by 2035, driven by e-commerce, sustainability, and demand for lighter formats.
Acres expands 2026 agriculture accelerator for small and mid-sized businesses
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Acres launched its 2026 cohort with a broader sponsor network and a continued focus on supplier readiness, certification and long-term growth.
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