Posts by emilywofford
Interview with Tom Snipes, Ostara’s new CEO
You recently moved here from Research Triangle in North Carolina. What are your first impressions of St. Louis as an agtech hub? I’ve always known St. Louis was a major…
Read MoreYou’re Invited: Inaugural St. Louis Plant Science Family Reunion!
📅 Save the Date: August 21st at the Missouri Botanical Garden This isn’t your typical family reunion — unless your family is sequencing chloroplast genomes or launching a startup. 39…
Read MoreProximity Meets Purpose: How the Solis-Ferris M&A is Showcasing the Value of Service Companies
By now many of you may have heard the news that in November 2024 Ferris Genomics was acquired by Solis Agrosciences, thereby diversifying Solis’ customer offerings and strengthening their position…
Read MoreBuilding momentum: A Look at 39 North’s 2025 Programming
The St. Louis agri-food sector is a global powerhouse—a dynamic ecosystem that is creating innovation that impacts food, fuel, and materials around the world. At 39 North, our mission is…
Read MoreA Platform for Possibility: Bold Ideas and Big Thinking at the XPRIZE Moonshot Workshop
Across the industry we know that to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges—in food, fuel, and carbon drawdown— we need to do ‘more with less.’ A broad phrase to be sure, but…
Read MoreACG AgTech Investor Conference
Join us for the 2024 ACG AgTech Conference, hosted by ACG St. Louis in partnership with 39 North. This marks the third installment of the ACG AgTech Conference, previously held…
Read MoreSt. Louis Inno Top 40 under 40
The St. Louis Business Journal has named their Top 40 under 40. These recognized individuals are from around the region and cover a variety of industries, including manufacturing, health care,…
Read MoreGrowing Global 2024
The St. Louis region has become the #1 fastest growing major metro for foreign-born populations in the US. The annual Growing Global event hosted by World Trade Center St. Louis…
Read MoreFerris Genomics turns 1!
Bring out the party hats, break out the champagne, and join us in giving a hearty and huge congratulations to Ferris Genomics Inc on celebrating their 1 year anniversary today!…
Read MoreClimate Innovation Day
As declared by proclamation, September 19th is now Climate Innovation Day here in St. Louis. The recent day in St. Louis brought together a diverse group of ag leaders, stakeholders,…
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