AeroFarms files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The news comes as the indoor agriculture sector has seen a loss of funding in recent years, following sky-high initial costs of production and weakened venture capital interest across the food industry.

By Chris Casey • June 13, 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

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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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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

How are schools adapting agricultural programs amid climate changes?

As environmental changes continue, agricultural programs are adjusting curriculum to teach students how food and farming science are evolving.

By Lauren Barack • April 5, 2023

Bioplastics industry hopes farm bill can address Biden’s plastic replacement goal

The president set a “bold goal” to replace 90% of plastics with biomaterials over the next 20 years.

By Jacob Wallace • March 29, 2023

Biotechnology should be used to improve nutrition, sustainability and resiliency of food, Biden report says

The new document sets out “bold goals” to improve areas that include human health and supply chain management. It follows a September executive order that made this kind of technology a national priority.

By Megan Poinski • March 23, 2023