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Bumper corn harvest dampens price outlook
U.S. exports to key markets have declined as elevated production in other countries creates competition.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Major french fry producer hit with potato surplus as restaurant demand falters
Lamb Weston reported a $71 million charge to write off the excess supply, with the processor noting inflation-wary consumers are dining out less.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from Agriculture Dive
Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams.
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Farm bill, AI expansion: 5 trends to watch in agriculture for 2024
The industry is primed for transformation this year as farmers play a growing role in world climate ambitions. Here's what to expect.
By Sarah Zimmerman , Nathan Owens • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Are we looking at a winter without ‘mudbugs’?
Dry conditions, hot temperatures and rising production costs could be devastating for Louisiana’s crawfish farmers.
By Rose Palazzolo • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Food in space? Why University of Nebraska-Lincoln wants to grow corn on Mars
Researchers are looking to the great beyond in their search to revolutionize agricultural science and develop more climate-resilient crops.
By Lydia Noyes • Jan. 4, 2024 -
ADM ends 2023 with 2 flavoring acquisitions: Revela and FDL
The agricultural commodities giant hopes to further its reach in the nutritional ingredients space.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Agriculture’s year in review: The biggest stories of 2023
A farm bill extension and an economic downturn came just as the industry began an expensive transformation to adapt and mitigate climate change.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 21, 2023 -
US suspends rail crossings at Mexico border, impacting grain shipments
Railroads are calling for immediate opening of two Texas bridges as shippers warn the livestock industry could face "critical tightness in feeding supplies.”
By Larry Avila • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Local Bounti replaces CEO after 6 months as the indoor farming company restructures
Co-founder Craig Hurlbet is taking the reins back from former Amazon exec Anna Fabrega and will oversee the greenhouse grower’s expansion plans.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Chipotle invests in regenerative farming robots
The restaurant chain is looking to reduce its dependence on conventional fertilizer with a fleet of autonomous, weed-cutting bots.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 14, 2023 -
Biden admin offers tax credits to expand agriculture’s role in sustainable aviation fuel
The decision expands the types of crops eligible for biofuel subsidies, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Here’s the UN’s roadmap for agriculture to reach net-zero emissions
A landmark report released at COP28 says wholesale changes to production practices and diets will be needed to keep temperatures in check while ensuring food security needs are met.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2023 -
China significantly steps up US grain purchases
Soft red winter wheat sales to China have more than quadrupled as the world's top agricultural importer embarks on a commodity buying spree to supplement rain-damaged crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Guardian Agriculture launches commercial operations for crop spraying drones
The startup is operating four eVTOL aircraft in the Salinas Valley region of California as it works to scale production.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Schnucks is giving grocery shoppers an express lane to local produce
Following a successful pilot, the Midwestern grocer plans to expand its use of tracking technology to digitally alert customers when freshly picked foods arrive in stores.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 8, 2023 -
CN to buy Iowa Northern Railway as US biofuels market booms
The railroad is handling increased grain volumes as more shippers choose to send their products to Midwest processing facilities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 7, 2023 -
The biggest food sustainability pledges at COP28, from Bezos to JBS
Food companies commit millions of dollars to tackle methane and advance regenerative agriculture, while governments prioritize farming in climate action plans. Here are the highlights from the U.N. climate summit in Dubai.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Danone partners on $200M+ accelerator to reduce methane
The yogurt producer is the first corporate sponsor of the Global Methane Hub’s program, which will fund research for solutions that address livestock's effect on emissions.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Cargill accelerates efforts to end deforestation in South America as EU regulations loom
One of the world's largest commodities traders is moving up its timeline to eliminate land use conversion from supply chains in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 28, 2023 -
USDA’s first new plant zone map since 2012 shows warmer temperatures
The latest version of the Plant Hardiness Zone Map is more detailed and draws from more recent data reflecting that half of the country shifted to warmer zones.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 22, 2023 -
How Fresh Del Monte uses its farms to test regenerative agriculture efforts
The produce giant is stepping up to address gaps in sustainability for tropical fruits by experimenting with conservation efforts on company-owned farms.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Farm bill extension continues prohibition on EBT processing fees for SNAP purchases
The National Grocers Association praised the continued pause on the fees even as it advocates for a permanent end to them.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Nutrien acquires soybean breeder as demand for biofuels intensifies
The deal will expand the company’s line of row crop products sold throughout the South as burgeoning renewable energy markets take shape.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 20, 2023 -
An AI taste ‘connoisseur’ could be the future of crop breeding
Researchers at the University of Florida are using artificial intelligence to determine which chemical compounds produce the best fruit flavors based on consumer preferences.
By Tasmiha Khan and Iman Adem • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Nutrien partners with agtech startup on a more sustainable fertilizer
CoteX and the manufacturing giant will explore market opportunities for a controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer that minimizes environmental impact, yet is suitable for large acreage crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 17, 2023