Global wheat production poised to decline for first time in 5 years

Countries may have to become more reliant on bumper harvests from Russia and the Ukraine, pressuring leaders to reach a grain shipping deal.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 13, 2023

How the looming government shutdown is complicating the farm bill

Averting a budget crisis remains a top priority in Congress, likely pushing back the timeline for the most consequential law in the agriculture industry. Here’s what it means for farmers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 12, 2023

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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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US farm income to see largest-ever drop

A combination of high expenses and weak prices for major crops and livestock are expected to lead to an estimated 23% decline in profits.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 11, 2023

US soybean crop at risk after record heat returns to Midwest

High temperatures arrived at a key phase of the growing cycle and are negatively impacting crop development, according to a CoBank report.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 5, 2023

Bayer renews partnership with Pairwise to advance gene-edited short corn

The collaboration explores applications of the startup's CRISPR technology for future use in the crop science giant’s Preceon brand.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 5, 2023

Pivot Bio taps new CEO as biofertilizer startup plans manufacturing expansion

A grain-trading insider is set to help the ag tech company scale and capitalize on growing demand for alternatives to traditional crop protection products.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 1, 2023

Vietnam lifts restrictions on grain exports from North America and Europe

The country removed creeping thistle as a pest of concern, allowing Canada to resume bulk wheat shipments for the first time since 2018. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 30, 2023

Canada joins US in trade dispute against Mexico over GMO corn

The country will participate as a third party in settlement proceedings, saying it agrees that a ban on biotech corn imports is "not scientifically supported."

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 29, 2023

USDA awards $72.9M to specialty crop producers

More than $1 billion has been distributed so far through the agency’s program to support fruit, vegetable and tree nut growers.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 28, 2023

Panama Canal delays have shippers mulling freight diversions

Options for cargo owners include longer intermodal routes and alternative lanes like the Suez Canal, analysts say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 28, 2023

Macadamia nuts to reign supreme despite headwinds

Natural disaster threats and competition pose challenges for what’s known as “the king of all nuts,” but experts agree that the market’s potential is promising.

By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 24, 2023

US wheat exports expected to hit 52-year low

Expanding drought has made it harder for farmers to compete on the world market as other countries benefit from larger supply.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 23, 2023

Bayer evaluates gene editing opportunities with tech company Cibus

The biotech giant will assess the firm's accelerated precision breeding process, which promises to develop traits faster and cheaper than conventional methods.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 22, 2023

US ramps up trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn

A request for a settlement panel could pave the way for the United States to impose punitive tariffs. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 18, 2023

Edible Garden on path to profitability as indoor farming peers flounder

The organic produce and herbs company saw strong revenue gains after opening a zero-waste production facility and expanding its capabilities with key retailers Meijer and Walmart.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 15, 2023

Maui fires could disrupt efforts to rebuild Hawai’i agriculture

Following the demise of its sugarcane and pineapple plantations, farmers have tried to diversify cropland to lessen the state’s reliance on imports.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 15, 2023

Corn production expected to near record after critical Midwest rains

The USDA's estimates for a bumper corn harvest come as extreme heat clouds the outlook for crops like cotton in the South.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 14, 2023

Bayer and Shell team to reduce rice methane emissions in India

The companies will work with investment platform GenZero to scale a program encouraging farmers to use less water.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 11, 2023

The rise of edamame: The bean that’s seeing green with consumers

The popular crop is expected to continue benefiting from growing demand for higher protein and healthier snacks.

By Alex Frost • Aug. 10, 2023

Local Bounti focuses on scaling indoor farming as former Amazon exec takes the helm

The company has three construction projects set to expand its produce capacity following weather setbacks in the second quarter.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 10, 2023

Pink pineapples boost Fresh Del Monte earnings

Demand is outpacing supply for the produce giant's innovative Pinkglow fruit, which took 16 years of bioengineering to create.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 10, 2023

Bayer CEO eyes structural changes as glyphosate sales fade

The biotech giant is grappling with growing debt, declining revenues and massive litigation overhang.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 9, 2023

Fertilizer companies struggle with lower prices, hurting profits

Nutrien, CF Industries and Mosaic reported earnings declines as they navigated volatile input costs and an economic downturn.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 8, 2023

Global wheat prices rise for first time in 9 months after Ukraine grain deal collapse

Escalating attacks in the Black Sea region could upend bumper harvests for the world's top exporters.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 8, 2023

Pecans coming out of their shell as consumer look for healthier snacking options

Companies are launching more products featuring the nut, but persistently low crop prices could slow industry expansion.

By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 7, 2023