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(Site Selection Magazine) Local Capital, Greenhouses Lure Plant Science Investment
St. Louis had all the ingredients, including — perhaps to some observers’ surprise — the money. It’s fair to say Missouri’s on a life sciences roll. Momentum breeds further momentum,…
Read More(Brookings Institute) Rethinking Cluster Initiatives: St. Louis Agriculture Technology
Brookings Institute sites St. Louis as a leader in agtech cluster creating economic growth. Core elements of the agtech cluster include a specialized research center and incubator facilities focused on…
Read More(St. Louis Business Journal) Not A Startup Anymore
Benson Hill’s rapid growth poses a question: Is it still a startup? Benson Hill, with 155 employees and $133M in funding, fights to maintain the entrepreneurial spirit that helped make…
Read MoreThe STL: Planting Seeds
Angi Taylor found meaningful work in St. Louis’s growing agriculture industry. Thousands of St. Louis residents are finding similar satisfaction as they take positions within the region’s growing agricultural sciences…
Read MoreWelcome to 39 North: Plant Science Companies Bloom In St. Louis’ Growing AG Tech Innovation Division
When a farmer plants a cover crop in between the year’s two cash crops, it protects and enriches the soil, but that off-season crop typically doesn’t yield a profitable harvest…
Read More(Thrive Global) I Moved to a New City for a Fresh Start, and I’ve Never Been Happier
It’s rare — even risky — to move to a new city, spouse and belongings in tow, without the security of a job. But if it’s a calculated risk that…
Read More(St. Louis Business Journal) St. Louis tech companies say workforce stability gives region a competitive advantage
While St. Louis’ burgeoning technology and startup sectors might trail markets such as Boston and Silicon Valley in vibrancy and scale, it has clear advantages that can assist in attracting…
Read More(St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Missouri researchers study golf course grass to address agricultural challenges
Scientists at the Danforth Center are studying golf course grasses to understand how to make plants more tolerant to saltier soils. Salty soils are continually increasing, and result in billions…
Read More(St. Louis Business Journal) Bunge’s relocation notches another win for St. Louis agtech sector, officials say
“It’s one more validation,” said Donn Rubin, president and CEO of local bioscience and agtech booster BioSTL. “We’ve seen startups from other parts of the U.S. and overseas choosing St.…
Read More(St. Louis Business Journal) First look: 39 North innovation district unveils renderings for proposed main street
Officials on Tuesday evening released renderings of a redesigned Old Olive Street Road that they hope can serve as a pedestrian-friendly main street of the 39 North agtech innovation district…
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