Sustainability
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US agriculture has the potential to be greenhouse gas negative. Here’s how.
The biggest opportunity to reduce emissions is also one of the easiest for farmers, according to a new study.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Key takeaways from COP29: a contentious finance deal, carbon markets, more
The annual climate summit also set up a “loss and damage fund” for vulnerable nations, which advocates say should prioritize agriculture.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 3, 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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OpinionCritical benefits of regenerative agriculture are flying under the radar
Sustainable farming practices can do more than just address climate challenges, writes Bayer's Leo Bastos.
By Leo Bastos • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA
The conservative lawyer is CEO of right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute, which is poised to exert enormous influence in the president-elect's second term.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech 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 -
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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 -
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 -
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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 -
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McDonald’s and Syngenta team up to create a more sustainable hamburger
The fast-food giant and meat supplier Lopez Foods will pay farmers to use Syngenta's Enogen corn to drive feed efficiencies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Cox Farms becomes largest indoor farming operator in North America
The agricultural subsidiary of telecom giant Cox Enterprises has been on an acquisition spree since its launch in March, doubling the acreage for brands BrightFarms and Mucci Farms.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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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 -
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California biofuel restrictions limit farms’ role in renewable energy transition
New changes to the state's low carbon fuel standard cap incentives for soybean oil in renewable diesel and give a timeline to phase out subsidies for dairy methane digesters.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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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 -
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ColumnAgtech Seedlings: Deere partners with Mississippi State on farm automation
Also in this week's farm technology news: A large-scale larvae farm opens in Canada and Nature’s Miracle is set to enter the agricultural electric vehicle market.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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ColumnAgtech 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 -
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Q&AHow 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Farmers more willing to try new technologies that boost productivity: report
A McKinsey survey found producers are interested in products and practices that improve crop yields, although cost challenges and skepticism remain barriers to adoption.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Food waste responsible for 14% of US methane emissions: ReFED
The report, produced with Global Methane Hub, identifies the top emission reduction solutions both upstream and downstream of consumers.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 21, 2024
