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How a new type of ‘smart soil’ can capture water out of thin air
A hydrogel developed by researchers from the University of Texas at Austin could give plants the power to feed and water themselves, allowing farmers to rely less on irrigation.
By David Silverberg • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech Seedlings: Plenty opens ‘world’s first’ indoor berry farm
In other farm technology news, Ginkgo Bioworks partners with a Missouri-based firm on cost-effective animal feed, and Minnesota’s Ag Innovation Campus closes after one year.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Hurricane Helene threatens crops in the Southeast
Cotton, peanut and citrus growers are preparing for a potentially catastrophic storm that could bring widespread damage to farms in Georgia and Florida.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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New molded fiber company will use industrial hemp as main feedstock
Renw seeks to minimize reliance on forestry assets in packaging through partnerships with farmers to adopt industrial hemp as a rotational crop.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Aldi to fund farm sustainability pilots as it targets net-zero by 2050
The grocer’s parent company said it will work on projects to cut emissions in dairy and meat supply chains as it unveils lofty climate goals around deforestation and sourcing.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Deep DiveEast and Gulf coast port strikes: A shipper’s guide
A potential dockworker strike starting Oct. 1 would upend meat and grain trade and bring new supply chain slowdowns. Here’s how to prepare.
By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Mexico rail backlogs disrupt grain shipping
BNSF and Union Pacific have paused shipments as demand outpaces capacity, setting up transportation challenges for exporters ahead of fall harvest.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech seedlings: University of Kentucky to herd cattle with drones
In other farm technology news: Farm management platform CropX acquires a nitrogen-sensing startup, and S2G Ventures invests to expand rural broadband.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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General Mills teams with grocery giant to expand regenerative agriculture
A collaboration between Ahold Delhaize USA and the consumer food company will support farmers in key growing regions as they transition to practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Bayer and other seed giants defeat farmer price-fixing lawsuit
A judge dismissed claims that agricultural chemical companies such as Syngenta and Corteva purposefully avoided e-commerce sites as a tactic to skirt price competition.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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EPA says it has no obligation to regulate PFAS in biosolid fertilizers
The agency filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Texas farmers who allege they’ve been harmed by contamination from “forever chemicals” after spreading sewage sludge on agricultural land.
By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Gene-editing startup Pairwise partners with Corteva, unveils $40M funding round
The announcements add to collaborations with Bayer and comes as the agtech company looks to make more of an impact at scale in big-acre crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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EPA issues violation notice to ADM over carbon sequestration permit
A monitoring well designed to keep track of whether captured carbon is flowing to the right place had corroded, though has since been plugged.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Low Mississippi River water levels disrupt barge shipping for third consecutive year
Cargo restrictions come as grain harvests begin and agricultural shippers look to offload more commodities from storage.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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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 -
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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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ColumnAgtech 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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ColumnBrazil 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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