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Will strong U.S. soybean and corn production continue to meet strong demand?

Citrus greening has destroyed Florida’s orange industry, but a recent EPA-registered RNA-based therapy delivery technology might be a major step in bringing back yields.

CNH customers are using precision ag and AI capabilities, but hold-outs are citing costs as a key adoption barrier.

Antony Yousefian, general partner at The First Thirty, advocates for an "agri-health" investment approach that views agriculture as a contributor to preventative healthcare rather than just food production. The firm avoids investments dependent on farm-level margins, instead seeking technologies that capture value further along the supply chain and attract investors from health-tech, biotech, and longevity sectors. Their systems-based strategy focuses on building interconnected portfolios where companies can create more value by collaborating. Advances in AI and related technologies are making these integrated approaches more viable, while new exit opportunities are emerging through private equity and AI-driven business models.