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Oritain raises $57M to trace commodity origins using forensics
A2 Milk, Nestlé’s Nescafe and other major companies depend on the firm to assure customers that the items they purchase are genuine and sourced ethically.
By Christopher Doering • July 12, 2023 -
Agriculture must evolve to meet zero-emission goals: report
Sustainable farming will be key for decarbonization, but the transition will require action across the entire value chain, McKinsey & Company said.
By Nathan Owens • July 12, 2023 -
Trendline
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.
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Lucent Bio secures patent for sustainable fertilizer method
The approval is a milestone toward the commercialization of flagship product Soileos, which improves crop yields and soil health.
By Nathan Owens • July 11, 2023 -
Upcycled chicken producer Do Good Foods files for bankruptcy
The 2-year-old company developed a closed-loop system to convert grocery items that can’t be sold or donated into nutrient-dense animal feed.
By Chris Casey • July 11, 2023 -
Volvo Cars to use biofuels for container ships
Fuel made from waste cooking oil will power the automaker’s shipments of materials to distribution centers.
By Michael Brady • July 10, 2023 -
Bunge, Chevron acquire Argentina seed business
The investment adds a new oil source to the companies’ global supply chains, expanding their feedstocks and biofuels capabilities.
By Nathan Owens • July 7, 2023 -
This solar-powered robot weeds crops using AI
Created by a former Tesla engineer and Proofpoint product lead, the Aigen Element can help farmers reduce their costs and environmental footprint.
By Nathan Owens • July 6, 2023 -
Europe’s plan for greener farming hits pushback
Danone, Nestle and other major food players say some aspects of the EU's Green Deal for agriculture don't go far enough.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 6, 2023 -
Shell, Arable partner on carbon measurement for sustainable agriculture
The partnership is meant to simplify on-farm emissions monitoring and elevate agriculture's role in the burgeoning carbon-offset market.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 5, 2023 -
Agriculture groups request court to strike down WOTUS rule
The legal motion cited the Supreme Court’s ruling against the EPA over regulating wetlands, tributaries and streams.
By Nathan Owens • June 30, 2023 -
Walmart’s enhanced seafood policy sets new standards for tuna suppliers
The updated policy is the latest effort by the retailer to boost its seafood sustainability practices as other companies do the same.
By Peyton Bigora • June 30, 2023 -
Stressed cows, dried up crops: How that Texas heat is affecting agriculture
Farmers are straining to keep animals cool and carefully watching the impacts of the state's blistering heat wave on crops such as cotton and sorghum.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 30, 2023 -
Barilla works with 9,000 farms on sustainable and regenerative agriculture
Drought and the war in Ukraine stymied the world's largest pasta maker's sustainable purchasing efforts around durum wheat and sunflower oil.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 28, 2023 -
USDA to invest $500M in biofuels growth after industry pushback
The funding for new infrastructure projects comes after EPA blending revisions disappointed advocates.
By Nathan Owens • June 27, 2023 -
Agrivoltaics hit ‘watershed moment’ as farmland transitions increase, says farmer-turned-developer
More farmers are using land for agriculture and solar energy generation, diversifying revenue streams.
By Diana DiGangi • June 27, 2023 -
Deep Dive
5 trends set to define agriculture in the second half of 2023
With rising input costs, changing weather patterns and the upcoming farm bill, the old ways of doing business may not be working anymore.
By Nathan Owens , Sarah Zimmerman , Shaun Lucas • June 26, 2023 -
JBS pulls ‘aspirational’ claims about its net zero emissions goal
The National Advertising Review Board ruled the wording was misleading because it made consumers believe the meat giant was guaranteed to have virtually no greenhouse gas impact by 2040.
By Megan Poinski • June 26, 2023 -
EPA declines to expand use of corn-based ethanol in biofuels
Farm advocates say ethanol can help address climate change, a claim that's come under greater scrutiny in recent years.
By Nathan Owens • June 23, 2023 -
Bayer doubles down on regenerative agriculture, sees $110B opportunity
The agrochemical giant plans to focus on biofuels, carbon farming and other adjacent sectors to its core business as food systems face new challenges.
By Nathan Owens • June 22, 2023 -
New project uses AI and remote monitoring to identify organic cotton farms
The partnership between multiple organizations is designed to allow more small farms to participate in the certified organic textile market.
By Laurel Deppen • June 7, 2023 -
Urban agriculture offers food, climate, cooling benefits — and can pay for itself: report
However, such projects face workforce development challenges and competition for land, say authors of a report presented last week to a San Antonio City Council subcommittee.
By Ysabelle Kempe • June 2, 2023 -
Getting corny: Dow project aims to create bio-based plastics from crop waste
Partners envision a “new ecosystem where farmers are being incentivized” for corn material otherwise considered waste, according to a Dow leader.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2023 -
Organic food sales hit a record in 2022, topping $60B for the first time
The category saw a 4.3% increase last year, which the Organic Trade Association said indicates a continued interest from consumers despite economic volatility.
By Chris Casey • May 15, 2023 -
Regenerative ag is driving food sustainability promises, but is it greenwashing?
As companies like PepsiCo and General Mills enlist farmers to deliver on their lofty emissions reduction goals, experts are divided over whether the practice will produce tangible results.
By Chris Casey , Shaun Lucas • April 27, 2023 -
Coalition wants more than $200M in food waste funding in next farm bill
ReFED and multiple advocacy groups are calling on Congress to include greater funding and new policy initiatives at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and EPA.
By Jacob Wallace • April 26, 2023