AgriNovus Indiana

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New data from AgFunder News shows that ag biologics are used by just under half of U.S. farmers. Dr. Alex Cochran, CTO of DPH Biologicals, joins today to share his unique perspective on this growing market. The biologicals market has come a long way, but is it still early innings? Alex talks how the technology has evolved what’s on the horizon for DPH Biologicals. Full episode available wherever you get your podcasts! Watch or listen here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g5YvF4bd

We're hiring! AgriNovus is searching for a proven leader to accelerate economic growth through proactive economic development guided by industry-informed applied research. The ideal candidate is driven by a purpose to impact the industry positively and has demonstrated the ability to lead economic development efforts + use commissioned research to create differentiated approaches to organizational + industry advancement. Know someone who might be a fit? Help us spread the word! Interested? Apply ➡ https://lnkd.in/gh2pHvui

BW-Fusion, Biodyne-USA and Agronomy 365 have announced their merging, supported by Bain Capital Double Impact, to create an integrated platform for crop nutrition + grower support. The combined company will offer growers more effective and sustainable biologicals at every stage of the crop nutrition cycle. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7-qWiVg

We are elated to welcome Natasha Cox, regional vice president of agricultural lending at Farm Credit Mid-America, and Howard Halderman, president of Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management + board representative for Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, to our board of directors. Please help us give Natasha + Howard a warm #agbioscience welcome! Learn more about our recent additions + changes: https://lnkd.in/giurM-6K

America just elected a new president and many states just elected new chief executives and legislators. What does this time of transition mean for ag, for agbioscience and for entrepreneurs? Sara Wyant, farmer, editor and publisher of Agri-Pulse Communications, joins Agbioscience to help us understand what’s ahead. Watch + listen ➡ https://lnkd.in/gpqPxC-6

Congratulations to anu™ (previously gropod) on being awarded a $175K Small Business Innovation Research grant from USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture! The grant will be used to develop + commercialize anu’s Pure Produce® Containers. Anu and commercial manufacturing licensee partner ekō Solutions, a subsidiary of Land Betterment Corporation., aim to provide sustainable, year-round food production without pesticides or preservatives. Purdue Research Foundation Purdue University Scott Massey More: https://lnkd.in/difGJvR7

Submissions are in for the Producer-Led Innovation Challenge, and while we await the results, read how one of this year's student participants is leveraging computer science to make an impact in the #agbiosciences. Likith Mouli Konka, a graduate student studying Human-Computer Interaction at Indiana University Indianapolis, dives into what he has learned about the agbioscience industry through AgriNovus and Field Atlas programs and how he sees it playing a role in future endeavors. Read: https://lnkd.in/dUjYMxHv

"I don't just want to be a chemistry major. I want to go deeper." Rilynne Puckett dives into her accidental discovery of agbiosciences via the Field Atlas Company Tours program + how she instantly saw herself applying a chemistry degree to the industry. She’s been connecting with her peers on campus to share the agbioscience story – and talks their reaction to the opportunities in front of them. Watch + listen to the full episode ➡ https://lnkd.in/g5YvF4bd