Community & Culture

Faces of Farming: 155 Years of an Iowa Family Legacy

Todd Poots values his family’s farm because of the joy and prosperity it has brought to six generations.

A Fresh Take on Farm Safety

Syngenta partnerships encourage education for growers, applicators and even kids.

St. Gabriel Manufacturing Site Makes a Difference

Leadership and employees at the facility give back in more ways than one.

Tackle Early-Season Peanut Disease

Diseases like Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, Pythium, and more can negatively impact your peanut crops. Learn how to identify and prevent these diseases in your crops.

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Agritourism Connects People to the Farm

Chelan Valley Farms strives to mend the gap between farm and fork.

January 2023

A Day in the Life of a Crop Protection Field Development Scientist

Working alone and without fanfare, field development scientists test active ingredients and teach agriculture – within and outside the industry.

November 2022

7 Safety Tips to Prevent Grain Elevator Entrapments

Growers who operate grain elevators may help prevent accidents by following key safety practices.

October 2022

Syngenta Agronomist Receives 2021 Norman Borlaug Lifetime Achievement Award

Syngenta agronomist receives a Norman Borlaug award from the Texas Plant Protection Association (TPPA) for his hard work within the crop protection industry.

August 2022

Head of US Crop Protection Field Development Named Purdue University Distinguished Agriculture Alumnus

Gordon Vail received recognition for his many contributions to Syngenta and continued involvement with Purdue over his 28-year career.

August 2022

Syngenta Breaks Ground for New North American Crop Protection Headquarters

Syngenta leadership shared a preview of new site features, including a 100,000-square-foot office building.

July 2022

It Takes A Village

The U.S. ag community supports a young girl who is fighting leukemia half a world away.

June 2022

FFA Bestows Honors on Syngenta Employees

Two Syngenta employees received Honorary American FFA Degrees for their exceptional service to FFA at a national level this past year.

April 2022

Syngenta Employees Honored at CropLife America 2021 Annual Meeting

Two Syngenta employees honored for their exemplary contributions to the pesticide industry by CropLife America.

April 2022

Understanding Grower Needs

A retailer partnership with Syngenta delivers local data and service to add value for Illinois farmers.

April 2022

2021 #RootedinAg Winner Honors His Grandfather

The 2021 #RootedinAg Contest winner’s grandpa shared his knowledge and passion — and inspired a love for farming.

March 2022

Iowa Man Named 2021 Professional Farm Manager of the Year

Kyle Walker, of Peoples Company in Indianola, Iowa, has been recognized for his leadership and trustworthiness.

March 2022

An Expanding Partnership’s Bright Future

The seed treatment business between Brandt and Syngenta is expanding to help growers reach their goals.

February 2022

Reducing Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint

The World Bank’s BioCarbon Fund, a pilot project, helped start carbon-credit efforts, which could one day benefit U.S. growers.

February 2022

Growing Future Ag Leaders

Syngenta, in partnership with FFA, awards scholarships to six agriculture students.

February 2022

Mark Callender Named 2020 Professional Farm Manager of the Year

The 2020 Farm Manager of the Year enjoys having a positive impact on the lives of people in his own community.

December 2021

Minority Growers Contend With Special Challenges

Two minority farmers share the trials and triumphs of continuing their family farming legacies.

December 2021

Practicing Word-of-Mouth Advocacy for Agriculture

As more consumers show an interest in learning where their food comes from, American farmers have an opportunity to share their stories.

December 2021

#RootedinAg Contest Winner Inspired by Her Grandmother

The 2020 #RootedinAg winner celebrates her grandmother’s lifetime of nurturing family members.

December 2021

Military Veterans Make Successful Transitions to Careers in Agriculture

Military veterans are an excellent fit for agriculture, and the number of programs to help them transition to ag careers is growing.

November 2021