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St. Louis hemp startup raises $2M as it bets on grain alternative to soybeans
by Diana Barr, St. Louis Business Journal The company argues hemp could outperform soybeans by producing more oil per acre. It plans to cultivate about 140 acres in southern Missouri…
Read MorePivot Bio is consolidating its manufacturing and innovation hubs in St. Louis
by Eric Schmid, St. Louis Magazine Pivot Bio, a multi-billion dollar agtech company with origins in Berkeley, California, is continuing to uproot itself from the West Coast, with an announcement…
Read MoreNew ag innovation program seeks to further St. Louis’ prowess in the sector
by Eric Schmid, St. Louis Magazine Leaders in St. Louis’ agtech innovation scene are betting that the launch of a startup incubator program designed to accelerate the vetting, development, and…
Read MoreCquesta Expands Innovation Platform with Danforth Center Technology to AccelerateDevelopment of Climate-Resilient Corn
St. Louis, MO – January 14, 2026 – Cquesta, a leading agricultural biotechnology company,today announced a research license agreement with the Donald Danforth Plant ScienceCenter for advanced root genetic technology…
Read MorePI Industries relocates plant sciences division to St. Louis after $41.6M acquisition
by Erik Siemers, St. Louis Business Journal An Indian agrochemical company with global aspirations has relocated its plant sciences division to the St. Louis region, where it’s preparing an office…
Read MoreAgtech doesn’t get as much love from investors, but St. Louis companies are breaking through
by Eric Schmid, STL Mag St. Louis’ agricultural prowess has long given it a leg up in growing or attracting companies working to develop the next big breakthrough in that…
Read MoreSt. Louis’ push for international agriculture industry connections is paying off
by Eric Schmid, STL Mag Two years after the launch of an initiative to link the region to Central and South America, new companies with no previous ties to St.…
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…
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