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Competing farm bills address anaerobic digestion, food waste
The House and Senate versions of the spending package, which remain far from reconciliation, contain changes to programs that have benefited the waste and recycling industries.
By Jacob Wallace • July 18, 2024 -
Carhartt grows sustainable cotton sourcing efforts
The workwear brand is tapping the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Better Cotton to help farmers use water more efficiently, reduce the use of harmful chemicals and better care for natural habitats.
By Kelly Stroh • July 17, 2024 -
Family ranch becomes first turkey brand to be Regenefied certified
Diestel Family Ranch sourced more than 650 tons of specialty feed and planted more than two miles of trees, grasses and shrubbery to qualify for the certification.
By Nathan Owens • July 16, 2024 -
Opinion
Inside my journey to revitalize my family farm
Will Harris, a fourth-generation cattleman, transformed an old farming model into a sustainable and lasting one. He writes about how expanding federal programs can help others like him.
By Will Harris • July 9, 2024 -
Microsoft partners with agricultural tech company for carbon removal
The tech giant will purchase 40,000 soil-based carbon credits from Indigo Ag, a transaction the sustainable agriculture company called a “major milestone.”
By Zoya Mirza • July 1, 2024 -
SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency reach
Federal courts will no longer have to defer to agency regulations for interpretation of ambiguous statutes.
By Ryan Golden , Ginger Christ • June 28, 2024 -
Why Perdue Farms isn’t giving up on ‘no antibiotics ever’ chicken
The poultry giant tells Agriculture Dive why it's still committed to the label as Tyson Foods and restaurant chains like Chick-fil-A withdraw their policies.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 27, 2024 -
Farm equipment giant CNH teams with AI startup on autonomous tractors
The partnership with Bluewhite gives New Holland dealers rights to sell, distribute and service retrofit kits for the brand’s tractors in the Western U.S.
By Nathan Owens • June 26, 2024 -
Corn growers file legal challenge against EPA’s trucking emissions rule
Industry groups argue that a transition to battery-powered trucks would have unintended consequences for the biofuels and agricultural industries.
By Nathan Owens • June 24, 2024 -
Hershey looks to prioritize sustainable cocoa sourcing
The chocolate maker says it’s committed to enhancing its 100% independently verified cocoa supply chain by striving for full sourcing visibility.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 24, 2024 -
Kellanova to make Cheez-It crackers with regenerative wheat for East Coast grocery stores in unique pilot
Ahold Delhaize USA, owner of Food Lion, Giant Food and Stop & Shop, is teaming with the snacking giant and grain cooperative Bartlett to reduce emissions from field to shelf.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 18, 2024 -
USDA’s Vilsack touts updated, ‘accountability-focused’ national food waste strategy
The Agriculture Secretary said the plan has taken on renewed importance as global efforts to curb methane pollution ramp up and farm bill negotiations continue.
By Jacob Wallace • June 18, 2024 -
McDonald’s elevates regenerative ag leader to head supply chain
Cesar Piña, who spearheaded the fast-food chain's commitments around soil health and deforestation-free beef, will be responsible for the company’s vast sourcing footprint.
By Philip Neuffer • June 17, 2024 -
Column
Agtech seedlings: Microsoft-backed venture to open Georgia ‘farm of the future’
Also in this week's farm technology news: AgriCapture issues first carbon credits for regenerative rice, and a major berry supplier inks a deal for new shelf life extension tech.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 14, 2024 -
Whole Foods broadens quality standards for meat products
The grocer said it is looking to improve accountability and transparency as well as broaden the scope of suppliers it can work with.
By Peyton Bigora • June 13, 2024 -
Cargill, Target and FibreTrace partner to verify raw cotton
Luminescent pigments are integrated into raw cotton to track it throughout the global supply chain.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 11, 2024 -
Vanilla bean volatility could drive up ice cream prices
While supply constraints are not expected to last long, growers warn of a potential cost problem.
By Jennifer Lawinski • June 10, 2024 -
Column
Agtech seedlings: Pairwise develops ‘world’s first’ seedless blackberry
In other farm technology news: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' philanthropic fund awards $300 million to create a sustainable protein hub, and breeding innovations from a Michigan State scientist could create a healthier potato chip.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 7, 2024 -
Opinion
The seafood industry must recognize that healthy seas require safeguarding human rights
While businesses have made strides in becoming more environmentally responsible, they must also hasten efforts to eliminate labor abuses or risk consumer backlash and legal repercussions.
By Ryan Bigelow • June 7, 2024 -
5 agriculture podcasts to listen to right now
With hundreds of shows to choose from, we spotlight some of our favorites dealing with all aspects of farming, from sustainabilty to economics.
By David Silverberg • June 6, 2024 -
White House looks to bolster carbon market credibility
The CEO of data platform operator Sylvera called the Biden administration's new principles for responsibly participating in voluntary carbon markets a “pragmatic step.”
By Lamar Johnson • June 5, 2024 -
Opinion
The critical climate action meat and dairy companies should prioritize now
To quickly curb the rate of global warming, businesses can prioritize acting on one of their largest sources of supply chain emissions — methane.
By Meryl Richards and Vrashabh Kapate • June 5, 2024 -
Huy Fong Foods’ sriracha shortage strikes again
The popular rooster-adorned bottle has become a mainstay and must for hot sauce lovers. But its production is on hold…again.
By Alexandra Frost • June 3, 2024 -
Column
Agtech seedlings: Saudi startup raises $16M to grow produce in deserts | Danone joins AB InBev accelerator
Also in this week's farm technology news: Cibo Technologies rolls out an emissions reporting tool for CPGs, and Farmers Edge teams with sorghum growers to advance climate-smart agriculture.
By Agriculture Dive staff • May 31, 2024 -
Warmest winter could bring record pests
Crop-destroying insects are hatching earlier than usual in the Midwest, raising concerns as the growing season progresses.
By Leah Borts-Kuperman • May 30, 2024