STARTUP PROFILE - Plant Nutrition Technologies: From Mine Waste to Soil Gold
by sthara Communications Manager, Western Growers
Posted on March 09, 2017 04:22 PM
The discovery of gold nuggets in California in the late 1840s is arguably one of the most significant events that shaped American history. Now, Plant Nutrition Technologies, Inc. is looking to bring the Gold Rush back to America…through farming.
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STARTUP PROFILE - Trace Genomics Brings Cutting Edge Technology to Testing
by sthara Communications Manager, Western Growers
Posted on March 09, 2017 04:18 PM
Using high-tech genome sequencing, a San Francisco start-up company is beginning to offer growers a much more detailed, and quickly achieved, look at their soil profile before planting.
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STARTUP PROFILE - SWIIM: A Solution for Water-Starved States
by sthara Communications Manager, Western Growers
Posted on March 09, 2017 04:15 PM
SWIIM’s story begins seven years ago when an entrepreneur, scientist, engineer and businessman came together and conceptualized the idea for a technological solution that would help manage water use more efficiently.
“When we started in late 2009, the concept of ‘AgTech’ didn’t really exist yet so when we were pitching our idea, people thought we were nuts,” said SWIIM CEO Kevin France.
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