Sustainability


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    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 Oct. 4, 2024
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    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 Oct. 3, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Agriculture Dive

    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. 

    By Agriculture Dive staff
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    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
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    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
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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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    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 Sept. 20, 2024
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    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 Sept. 19, 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 Sept. 19, 2024
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    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 Sept. 18, 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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    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 Sept. 13, 2024
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    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 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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    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 Sept. 6, 2024
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    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
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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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    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 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 Aug. 29, 2024
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    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
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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 Aug. 26, 2024
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    Agtech seedlings: US egg producer aims to become first to deploy in-ovo sexing

    Also in this week's farm technology news: Regenerative agriculture company Regrow Ag announces layoffs, and CropX announces plans to integrate its tech with CNH equipment.

    By Agriculture Dive staff • Aug. 23, 2024
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    How biogas can support the US strategy for reducing food waste

    Anaerobic digestion can help drive progress on climate, but we have only just started to tap into the technology's potential, writes the head of the American Biogas Council.

    By Patrick Serfass • Aug. 21, 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 Aug. 19, 2024
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    FDA traceability rule: What food companies must know about looming new requirements

    Are you prepared for the new FDA traceability requirements for companies that manufacture, process, or hold food products?

    Aug. 19, 2024