Driving automation on the farm: Self-driving tractors look to fill agriculture’s labor shortage

John Deere and startup Agtonomy are introducing new ways to bring artificial intelligence to the field, with execs saying the technology holds the potential to open new job pathways for the next generation of farmers.

By Jesse Klein • Oct. 16, 2024

Fresh Del Monte boosts regenerative agriculture 11% across farms

The produce giant said it's met a number of sustainability targets ahead of a 2030 deadline and also introduced new goals to improve human rights in agriculture.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 15, 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: Deere launches dairy sustainability tool with DeLaval

Also in this week's farm technology news: Cibo Technologies partners with Scoular to prepare for biofuel tax credits, and AcreShield raises $2.5 million to help farmers with seed selection.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2024

Starbucks buys more innovation farms to create climate-proof coffee

Farmers in Costa Rica and Guatemala will test drones and hybrid crop varieties as the company aims to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the region.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 7, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Chiquita unveils ‘breakthrough in sustainable banana production’

Also in this week's farm technology news: Biopesticide startup AgroSpheres raises $37 million for sustainable crop production, and Syngenta adds generative AI to its Cropwise platform.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 4, 2024

Election 2024: Where Trump and Harris stand on agriculture

Higher food prices, trade relations with China and other farm issues are becoming more central to party platforms.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 3, 2024

Top agriculture conferences in 2025

As attendance increases at farm-related shows, some events are relocating to larger venues to accommodate more exhibitors and programming. Here’s an early look at some of the biggest upcoming shows.

By Agriculture Dive staff • Oct. 1, 2024

DairyX makes breakthrough advancement in cow-free casein

The Israeli startup developed a method to recreate the “primary building blocks of dairy products,” which it says paves the way for tastier cheese and yogurt alternatives.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 30, 2024

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

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

Tyson sued over ‘climate smart’ beef and other ‘greenwashing’ claims

The meat company’s sustainability commitments are deceiving consumers, according to the Environmental Working Group.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 20, 2024

Agriculture set to take center stage at COP29

The host country for the upcoming U.N. climate summit released a list of priorities that emphasizes methane reduction over a fossil fuel phaseout.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 19, 2024

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

JBS unlocks renewable gas production at US beef and poultry plants

With help from GreenGasUSA’s on-site systems, the Brazil-based meat giant plans to transform methane from its wastewater streams into sustainable fuel.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 18, 2024

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

Agtech 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

Big banks pressed to stop financing livestock production over climate concerns

An open letter singles out JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and other institutions for their support of food giants like JBS, saying lending activities undermine the sector’s environmental commitments.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 12, 2024

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

Agtech seedlings: World’s largest vertical farming research center in the works

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Syngenta teams on pheromone-based pest control, and the Institute of Food Technologists appointed a new president.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 6, 2024

How a former agriculture industry exec became CEO of cultivated meat company Meatable

Jeff “Trip” Tripician is looking to work with the meat industry rather than pitting the two against each other.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 4, 2024

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

Agtech seedlings: Google gets into climate smart agriculture with water conservation partnership

Also in this week's farm technology news: Fresh Del Monte names a head of innovation, and a Deere-backed startup raises $10 million for farm emissions monitoring. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 30, 2024

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

7-Eleven’s lettuce procurement goes green with indoor farming partnership

The convenience store chain is partnering with vertical farming company Plenty Unlimited to provide fresh produce for its 1,300 California locations.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 27, 2024

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