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    Agtech seedlings: Cargill tests irrigation tech on cotton fields

    Also in this week's farm technology news: Suzano invests in agtech for eucalyptus farming, and rock-picking startup TerraClear picks a Farmer Business Network exec to be its next CEO. 

    By • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Canada rail embargoes intensify ahead of potential work stoppage

    If a labor deal isn’t reached before Aug. 22, it could be the first time that both of the country’s major railroads are simultaneously shut down.

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Trendline

    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. 

    By Agriculture Dive staff
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    Cargill revenue falls, breaking two-year record earnings streak

    Slumping commodity prices are pressuring the world's largest grain trader, which is reportedly planning to restructure operations.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
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    USDA invests $400M to pay farmers for saving water in drought-stricken West

    Lawmakers have urged the department for “serious changes” to allow more people to benefit from federal conservation programs.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Extreme heat is destroying corn crops around the world. US exporters could see a boost.

    Unfavorable growing conditions in Europe and South America may be a bright spot for U.S. farmers as they struggle to offload record supply.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
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    States press EPA for pesticide rule that would shield Bayer from glyphosate lawsuits

    The Roundup maker has embarked on an aggressive state and federal lobbying campaign as it looks to stem financial fallout from thousands of claims alleging the herbicide causes cancer.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption

    Agricultural shippers are bracing for disuprtion after regulators gave the sign off for labor action to occur as early as Aug. 22.

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Agtech seedlings: Plant communication technology gets big funding boost

    Also in this week’s farm technology news: Tanzanian espresso farmers team with researchers on precision tech, and a new insect plant in Canada showcases the future of protein production. 

    By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Aug. 9, 2024
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    Bayer glyphosate sales jump despite mounting legal pressure

    The crop science giant has stepped up lobbying efforts around the farm bill as it aims to shield itself from Roundup lawsuits.

    By • Aug. 7, 2024
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    Canada railroads to restart talks with Teamsters as potential strike looms

    Negotiations are set to resume at the urging of the country’s Labor Minister as union members await a key government decision that would allow a work stoppage to take place.

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 7, 2024
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    EPA takes rare emergency action to ban pesticide DCPA, citing health risk

    The weedkiller, used on crops such as broccoli and onions, can impair fetal development and lead to lifelong health problems, the agency said.

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
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    USDA makes another $300M available to boost ag trade

    The department is releasing more money in the absence of a new farm bill, which farmers were hoping would help address a record trade deficit. 

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
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    Corteva’s seed innovation pipeline boosts sales

    In a tough economic environment, farmers are choosing to invest in seeds over pesticides and herbicides.

    By • Aug. 5, 2024
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    How climate change is threatening popular food ingredients

    Rising global temperatures and devastating weather events are jeopardizing popular flavors including vanilla and lavender. 

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 5, 2024
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    Agtech seedlings: Superfruit grower raises $100M | Darling to supply sustainable aviation fuel for JetBlue

    Also in this week’s farm technology news: A robotics startup secures $21.5 million for machines that can convert plant waste into carbon-capturing biochar.

    By • Aug. 2, 2024
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    ADM focuses on sustainability services to weather weak farm economy

    With second quarter earnings slashed and continued market uncertainty, the grain trader is expanding production of renewable fuels and regenerative agriculture partnerships.

    By • July 31, 2024
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    Opinion

    Why the US doesn’t have a case against Mexico’s GMO corn ban

    Restrictions on corn imports are unlikely to wreak havoc on global commerce despite what U.S. farmers and officials argue, a trade expert writes.

    By Ernesto Hernández-López • July 29, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    How a Canada railroad workers’ strike could affect supply chains

    Logistics managers have been making contingency plans since at least May, when the threat of disruption escalated.

    By Larry Avila • July 29, 2024
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    PepsiCo launches pilot to cultivate next generation of farmers

    The effort provides job pathways for beginning producers and young people to be successful on the farm or within the agriculture industry at large.

    By • July 25, 2024
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    Farmers sound alarm on deteriorating income

    Producers, lenders and agricultural experts urged Congress to pass a new farm bill to “head off the economic hemorrhaging.”

    By • July 24, 2024
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    Monarch raises landmark $133M for self-driving electric tractors

    The deal marks a fundraising record for ag robotics and speaks to the strength of venture interest in precision agriculture despite a wider downturn in investment.

    By • July 23, 2024
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    Farms brace for grasshopper invasion

    Western states are allocating millions of dollars to mitigate pest-related crop losses, which have been a serious problem as water restrictions increase.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • July 22, 2024
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    CF pilots sustainable fertilizer for low-carbon ethanol

    Lowering fertilizer emissions will be key for farmers to access new tax credits within in the emerging biofuels market.

    By • July 22, 2024
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    Agtech seedlings: PepsiCo teams with fertilizer maker to cut food emissions in Europe

    Also in this week’s farm technology news: Cargill invests $1 million to research methane reduction in cattle, and Syngenta partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to accelerate biologicals development.

    By • July 19, 2024
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    Indiana port to build Chicago sea cargo container terminal

    Local officials have received approval to create Lake Michigan’s first sea terminal that would serve industries such as manufacturing and agriculture.

    By Alejandra Carranza • July 19, 2024