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Bank of America closes $205M deal with biofuels producer for clean fuel credits
The financial institution will purchase tax credits generated by the carbon captured at Harvestone Low Carbon Partners’ North Dakota ethanol facility.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Awash with apples: Warmer temperatures yield early but fruitful harvest
Honeycrisps and other varieties are ripening sooner, presenting new challenges as climate change intensifies.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Sept. 16, 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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Agtech Seedlings: H-2A worker management app addresses seasonal farm challenges
Also in this week’s farm technology news: Kubota acquires a Pittsburgh-based robotics startup, and GreenVenus unveils fast-growing lettuce for indoor growing.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Brazil wildfires damage sugarcane crops
Burning fields have sparked concerns over the global sugar supply, a shortage that would have far-reaching repercussions.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 13, 2024 -
Are strawberries tasting worse? Tech platform says it can help fruit maintain quality
New labels track the humidity and temperature of berries, helping producers maintain a fresher, sweeter fruit.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Maple syrup production to ‘bounce back’ after devastating season
After the world's only strategic maple reserve dwindled to a 16-year low, the industry is rebuilding in the face of continued climate challenges.
By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Can a farm bill pass in 2024?
Threats of yet another government shutdown are likely to derail a last-ditch effort to pass the agricultural spending bill. The election itself could lead to further delays.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Avocado supply shortages generate record profits
Mission Produce and Limoneira are seeing strong consumer demand even in the face of higher grocery store prices.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 10, 2024 -
EPA awards $15M to research how PFAS contaminate food and farmland
The grants, which will fund studies to reduce the impact of "forever chemicals" on crops and livestock, come as a group of farmers sue the agency over a lack of regulation.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Farm income to fall far less than expected in revised USDA forecast
The department is no longer expecting a record profit drop in 2024 as production expenses decline and rising meat and egg prices boost the livestock sector.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Farmers are getting less for their crops. Here’s the full breakdown.
While prices in July were sharply lower compared to a year ago for most commodities, meat and dairy producers benefited from lower supply.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Drought takes hold of the US following a hot summer. How will crops be affected?
A significant increase in dry conditions across the country is increasing the risk of damage to winter wheat, cotton and other commodities.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Koch completes controversial $3.6B fertilizer plant acquisition
The sale was widely panned by lawmakers and agricultural groups, who said it further consolidates the market at the expense of taxpayers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Buckwheat in your ice cream? Quinoa in your milk? Sustainable grains emerge as a star ingredient
More companies are incorporating them into their products to enhance the nutrition and sustainability.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Are shoppers’ concerns around food inflation starting to ease?
While consumers feel they have “more or less control” over their grocery finances, they are still worried about rising food costs, new FMI research found.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 30, 2024 -
Mad Markets buys Timeless Seeds to bridge ‘missing middle’ in regenerative ag
The purchase of the organic legume processor kicks off a new venture to connect farmers with CPG buyers.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Record ag trade deficit to widen in fiscal 2025: USDA
The latest projections come as farmers experience lower crop prices, driving a decline in export values.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 28, 2024 -
USDA awards specialty crop producers $82M to expand markets
The funding will support research and marketing for producers of fruits, vegetables and nuts as the industry pushes for more farm bill money.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 27, 2024 -
How the EPA plans to protect endangered species from weedkillers
A new framework could require farms near vulnerable habitats to take additional conservation steps. Here's what to know.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 26, 2024 -
American Vanguard to end global production of Dacthal weedkiller after EPA ban
The sole U.S. manufacturer of the herbicide is working to remove the product from the market following regulators' determination that DCPA can harm fetal development.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 23, 2024 -
Canada’s rail network shuts down: Here’s what it means for agriculture
A lockout of union workers is expected to upend transportation of fertilizer and create risks for grain shippers ahead of the upcoming harvest.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Louis Dreyfus forms dedicated pulses unit
The processor is capitalizing on global demand for beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils, which have gained prominence as a meat alternative.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Farm groups pressure Canada’s government to prevent rail shutdown
A work stoppage at the country’s main railroads would create extensive disruption for grain farmers and U.S. agriculture, stakeholders say.
By Larry Avila , Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2024 -
These farmers didn’t know their land was contaminated with PFAS. Now they’re suing.
Some states are ordering farms to stop selling their products after testing positive for the “forever chemicals.”
By Leah Borts-Kuperman and Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Farmers Business Network spins off digital grain platform Gradable in ADM joint venture
The company is looking to expand its reach among commodity buyers and growers as new sustainability regulations are set to take effect.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 19, 2024