Agtech seedlings: Indigo Ag, Truterra partner to get more farmers enrolled in sustainability programs

Also in this week's farm technology news: Almanac buys assets of shuttered startup Gro Intelligence, and Bayer teams with Orbia Netafim to develop a digital platform for fruit and vegetable growers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 22, 2024

Ferrero invests in hazelnut sourcing as it grows US production

The company awarded a total of $340,000 to Oregon State University and Rutgers University to increase collaboration with local farmers, producers and distributors.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 22, 2024

Oishii nabs another $16M as it prepares to take its luxury strawberries worldwide

The vertical farming company is preparing to open its first international facility in Tokyo, Japan, as it works to expand its U.S. market reach.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 21, 2024

Corteva unveils ‘breakthrough’ in drought-resistant wheat

A new seed hybrid has the potential to increase yields by 10% and represents one of the first major innovations for the crop in decades.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 20, 2024

California opts to preserve credits for dairy digesters in major regulatory update

A state regulator voted to amend the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, injecting new life into a lucrative biofuels credit market that is used by waste projects throughout the U.S.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 20, 2024

Climate-smart agriculture investments at COP29 nearly double

The Agriculture Innovation Missions for Climate has mobilized $29.2 billion from more than 800 government and non-government partners over the past three years.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 19, 2024

Senate releases long-awaited farm bill draft. Here’s what’s in it.

Democrats are proposing to strengthen the farm safety net while meeting Republicans on some spending demands. But climate and food assistance remain major sticking points. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 19, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Bayer gets into the AI business with Microsoft

Also in this week's farm technology news: Nutella maker Ferrero invests in hazelnut research, and digital crop monitoring platform FarmQA acquires competitor Farm Dog.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 15, 2024

California’s climate disclosure laws survive first legal challenge

The American Farm Bureau Federation was among business groups that claimed a rule requiring large companies to report their carbon emissions violated the First Amendment. 

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 13, 2024

Why the agtech sector may be rebounding

Total investment increased more than 10% for two consecutive quarters following a dry spell for the category, according to Pitchbook, though fewer deals are happening.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 12, 2024

Trump White House likely to abandon OSHA heat safety rule

The new administration will probably let the standard die, experts say, but some other form of guidance could emerge instead.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 11, 2024

Small cuts to beef production in wealthier nations could remove years of carbon emissions, study shows

Eliminating as little as 13% of total production could remove the same amount of total greenhouse gasses emitted over the past three years.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 6, 2024

Regenerative agriculture: The key to unlocking a sustainable future

Regenerative agriculture is a comprehensive solution to environmental & public health issues alike.

By Melissa Willhouse • Nov. 4, 2024

Campbell’s and Kind receive USDA support to advance regenerative agriculture for key ingredients

The soup giant secured $3.4 million in funding for tomato growers in California and Kind Snacks announced milestones for sustainable almond farming.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Indigo Ag taps former Alibaba executive as CFO

Also in this week's farm technology news: Ohalo launches a self-pollinating almond variety and USAID commits $57.4 million to advance agtech research.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 1, 2024

How food companies can accelerate the regenerative agriculture transition

Major CPGs and ingredients companies will need to act now if they want to meet their 2030 targets, says HowGood CEO Alexander Gillett.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2024

Happy Egg merges with regenerative producer to scale sustainable farming practices

The merger with Egg Innovations further enhances the company’s ability to meet growing consumer demand for climate-friendly and humanely-raised offerings.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2024

Milton strains citrus ingredient production

The hurricane tore through Florida’s orange groves as citrus flavors and fibers become more popular among consumers. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 29, 2024

Pilgrim’s Pride reports slow progress on sustainability

The poultry giant acknowledged it may not be able to achieve its net-zero goals as parent company JBS faces pressure to improve its climate record.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 29, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Agtonomy raises nearly $33M for self-driving tractors

Also in this week’s farm technology news: USDA changes acreage reports to handle indoor farms, and Verdant Robotics unveils an AI weedkiller that ‘aims before it shoots.’

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 25, 2024

Corn farmers could have their worst year since 2007, ag economist says

While unprofitable prices are hurting row croppers, livestock producers are benefiting from lower feed costs.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 25, 2024

World Bank set to double agriculture investments to $9B per year

The lending giant aims to improve farm productivity, climate resiliency and advance digital technologies.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 24, 2024

COP29 president reveals final text of 9 climate-focused pledges including food waste

Azerbaijan’s Mukhtar Babayev said the documents serve as “vital tools to drive progress on climate action” and will complement the official negotiation process at the annual UN summit.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 23, 2024

Candy producers using less chocolate this Halloween amid record cocoa prices: Wells Fargo

Hershey and other big chocolate producers are turning to gummies and other candy to offset supply issues with the crop.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 22, 2024

Hurricane Milton caused up to $2.5B in Florida farm damage

The storm ravaged infrastructure and flooded the state's orange crops, with some growers expecting tree death.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 21, 2024