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

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 Nathan Owens • Aug. 2, 2024

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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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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 Nathan Owens • July 31, 2024

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

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

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 Sarah Zimmerman • July 25, 2024

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 Nathan Owens • July 24, 2024

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 Sarah Zimmerman • July 23, 2024

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

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 Sarah Zimmerman • July 22, 2024

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 Sarah Zimmerman • July 19, 2024

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

Carhartt grows sustainable cotton sourcing efforts

The workwear brand is tapping the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Better Cotton to help farmers use water more efficiently, reduce the use of harmful chemicals and better care for natural habitats.

By Kelly Stroh • July 17, 2024

China buys first US soybeans of 2024 crop season

The slow start to the marketing season comes as the world's top importer accelerates purchases of cheaper commodities from South America.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 15, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Farm mapping tool predicts effects of climate change

Also in this week’s farm technology news: A study shows sunflowers can clean contaminated farmland, and Ohalo’s “Boosted Breeding” system promise major increases in crop productivity.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • July 12, 2024

ADM hires 3M CFO, signaling push for fresh start after accounting woes

The grain trading giant’s financial reporting practices have been in the spotlight since January when it revealed an internal probe was underway.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 11, 2024

Inside my journey to revitalize my family farm

Will Harris, a fourth-generation cattleman, transformed an old farming model into a sustainable and lasting one. He writes about how expanding federal programs can help others like him.

By Will Harris • July 9, 2024

ADM teams with Smucker for regenerative peanut program

In partnership with the National Black Growers Council, the companies aim to make it easier for peanut farmers to improve their soil health and carbon intensity.

By Nathan Owens • July 8, 2024

Farming is facing a three-pronged existential crisis

New pressures on agriculture have shifted the focus for farms and farmers. Here’s a look at how some producers have optimized changes on their farm. 

By Jesse Klein • July 2, 2024

Solugen receives $213M federal loan for biochemical facility near ADM corn plant

The so-called “Bioforge” will turn sugar substrate from crops into sustainable materials for use in agriculture, packaging and other sectors.

By Joelle Anselmo • June 28, 2024

CBD producers push back against ‘devastating’ farm bill amendment

The proposal would prevent the sale of synthetic THC-infused products made from hemp delta-9 that are not derived from the cannabis plant.

By Chris Casey • June 26, 2024

Brazil upholds tariffs on US ethanol imports

The decision ramps up trade tensions between the two countries, with U.S. industry groups threatening to withdraw cooperation on new partnerships. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 25, 2024

Corn growers file legal challenge against EPA’s trucking emissions rule

Industry groups argue that a transition to battery-powered trucks would have unintended consequences for the biofuels and agricultural industries.

By Nathan Owens • June 24, 2024

Hershey looks to prioritize sustainable cocoa sourcing

The chocolate maker says it’s committed to enhancing its 100% independently verified cocoa supply chain by striving for full sourcing visibility.

By Elizabeth Flood • June 24, 2024

Walmart pilots crop monitoring tech for informed produce purchasing

The retailer is partnering with agtech firm Agritask to get real-time information from blackberry and cherry farms.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 20, 2024