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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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ColumnAgtech 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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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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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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Nathan Owens • 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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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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ColumnAgtech 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 Nathan Owens • 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 Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 6, 2024
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