Extreme heat wave raises concerns around US corn harvest

While most of the Corn Belt should get through unscathed, record-breaking temperatures could spell trouble in the South.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 20, 2024

Kellanova to make Cheez-It crackers with regenerative wheat for East Coast grocery stores in unique pilot

Ahold Delhaize USA, owner of Food Lion, Giant Food and Stop & Shop, is teaming with the snacking giant and grain cooperative Bartlett to reduce emissions from field to shelf. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 18, 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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Agtech seedlings: Microsoft-backed venture to open Georgia ‘farm of the future’

Also in this week's farm technology news: AgriCapture issues first carbon credits for regenerative rice, and a major berry supplier inks a deal for new shelf life extension tech.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 14, 2024

Mission Produce posts another record quarterly earnings as El Niño effects linger

California-based company's global sourcing capabilities have allowed it to stay ahead as unseasonably warm weather impacts avocado production.

By Nathan Owens • June 13, 2024

Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government, averting strike

Potential labor action facing two major railroads, however, still threatens cross-border trade.

By Larry Avila • June 12, 2024

Perdue taps insider to lead agribusiness unit

Perry Aulie, who helmed the company's value-added business, will take over next month.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 11, 2024

Cargill, Target and FibreTrace partner to verify raw cotton

Luminescent pigments are integrated into raw cotton to track it throughout the global supply chain.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 11, 2024

Vanilla bean volatility could drive up ice cream prices

While supply constraints are not expected to last long, growers warn of a potential cost problem.

By Jennifer Lawinski • June 10, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Pairwise develops ‘world’s first’ seedless blackberry

In other farm technology news: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' philanthropic fund awards $300 million to create a sustainable protein hub, and breeding innovations from a Michigan State scientist could create a healthier potato chip.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 7, 2024

5 agriculture podcasts to listen to right now

With hundreds of shows to choose from, we spotlight some of our favorites dealing with all aspects of farming, from sustainabilty to economics.

By David Silverberg • June 6, 2024

Why orange juice prices have soared to a record high

Years of lackluster citrus harvests in Brazil, combined with flooding and heatwaves, are set to push supply to the second lowest level in decades.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 5, 2024

The critical climate action meat and dairy companies should prioritize now

To quickly curb the rate of global warming, businesses can prioritize acting on one of their largest sources of supply chain emissions — methane.

By Meryl Richards and Vrashabh Kapate • June 5, 2024

Huy Fong Foods’ sriracha shortage strikes again

The popular rooster-adorned bottle has become a mainstay and must for hot sauce lovers. But its production is on hold…again.

By Alexandra Frost • June 3, 2024

Bayer teams with CRISPR startup Pairwise for bitterless mustard greens

 The biotech giant is already collaborating on short-corn with the tech company and with this agreement will develop 10 more leafy greens.

By Jesse Klein • June 3, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Saudi startup raises $16M to grow produce in deserts | Danone joins AB InBev accelerator

Also in this week's farm technology news: Cibo Technologies rolls out an emissions reporting tool for CPGs, and Farmers Edge teams with sorghum growers to advance climate-smart agriculture.

By Agriculture Dive staff • May 31, 2024

Warmest winter could bring record pests

Crop-destroying insects are hatching earlier than usual in the Midwest, raising concerns as the growing season progresses.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • May 30, 2024

World’s largest database of weeds could unearth the future of farming

An open-access data resource gives researchers insight into agricultural practices as far back as 8,000 BCE and has the potential to help the food system become more climate resilient.

By David Silverberg • May 29, 2024

Agtech seedlings: BASF looks to the stars for digital farm tools | Agco Ventures makes first investment

Also in this week's farm technology news: Cox Farms' partner is expanding its indoor farming footprint, while Nature’s Miracle’s greenhouse tech merger deal collapses four days after it was signed. 

By Agriculture Dive staff • May 24, 2024

Brands need a new model of sustainability. Here’s how we can flip the script

Companies need to shift their focus from selling to doing, writes Kenny Fahey, president and CEO of Leading Harvest. 

By Kenny Fahey • May 23, 2024

California mushroom workers forced to live in moldy, insect-ridden conditions: DOL

A disgruntled employee’s fatal shooting of seven other workers at the two Half Moon Bay farms in January 2023 spurred a federal investigation.

By Emilie Shumway • May 22, 2024

5 takeaways from the House farm bill draft

Lawmakers are split over food assistance and climate-smart agriculture proposals, although farm groups praised Republicans' efforts to boost safety net and trade promotion funding.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 21, 2024

USDA wants to make it easier for farms to go organic

The department is investing an extra $10 million to expand market opportunities and help producers transition their operations.

By Nathan Owens • May 20, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Fresh Del Monte to manufacture biofertilizer from pineapple waste

Also in this week's farm technology news: FarmRaise introduces a platform for companies to manage agricultural sustainability programs, and FMC taps AI to accelerate product discovery.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 17, 2024

Bayer details layoffs as company shake-up continues

The reduction of 1,500 roles in the first quarter is part of CEO Bill Anderson’s plan to shrink Bayer’s bureaucracy and “radically realign” its culture.

By Delilah Alvarado • May 16, 2024

Geomagnetic storm scrambles tractor navigation systems

The massive solar storm that splashed the northern lights across the sky disrupted farming operations at the peak of planting season.

By S.L. Fuller , Sarah Zimmerman • May 15, 2024