Nutrien partners with agtech startup on a more sustainable fertilizer

CoteX and the manufacturing giant will explore market opportunities for a controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer that minimizes environmental impact, yet is suitable for large acreage crops.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 17, 2023

Agco launches venture fund to expand precision agricultural capabilities

The machinery giant also announced the acquisition of additional software assets, which add to a pending joint venture agreement with tech company Trimble.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 16, 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. 

By Agriculture Dive staff

The food industry is all in on regenerative agriculture. Can farmers be convinced?

Companies are racing to capitalize on a burgeoning industry focused on reducing emissions in agriculture. But first, they'll have to prove it's profitable to go green.

By Miranda Lipton • Nov. 15, 2023

Tight cold storage supply gives food suppliers frostbite

Construction is booming, but it may not be enough to meet rapidly rising demand for warehouse space.

By Erin X. Wong • Nov. 14, 2023

Fertilizer companies optimistic for demand rebound as profit slumps continue

CF Industries, Mosaic and Nutrien improved sales volumes during the third quarter, a bright spot for executives as low prices continue to muck up their earnings.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 13, 2023

The fresh produce industry is more volatile than ever. Can tech help?

Improved data and collaboration will be key to bringing fruits and vegetables supply chains into the 21st century.

By Patrick McCullough • Nov. 10, 2023

Innovation, venture capital can support agriculture’s sustainability goals: report

Efforts like feed additives for cattle and implementing solar panels on farms can help producers decrease their carbon footprint, Ceres said in its latest report.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 10, 2023

Midwest dairy co-op partners with biotech firm to upcycle co-products

A new technology is being developed by Foremost Farms and Gingko Bioworks to convert raw materials such as whey and lactose, which are often lost in wastewater, into value-added products.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 9, 2023

Bayer weighs crop science breakup as part of restructuring

The agrichemical and pharmaceutical giant is looking to turn its business around following continued losses linked to waning glyphosate sales.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 8, 2023

Crowded cultivated meat industry primed for ‘shakeout’

A financial advisory report predicts a challenging environment for big and small players in the space, which could lead to consolidation.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 8, 2023

How an AI-powered robot could lend fruit farmers a helping ‘hand’

Specialty crop growers have some of the highest labor costs in agriculture, but automation remains difficult due to the delicate nature of produce. 

By Lydia Noyes • Nov. 6, 2023

Bunge partners on blockchain tech to trace soy sustainability

The grain trader will work with one of the world's largest animal feed producers to ensure products sourced from Brazil are free from deforestation.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 3, 2023

Pivot Bio taps former Corteva exec to lead supply chain operations

The biofertilizer startup continued its c-suite buildout with the appointment of industry veteran Balaji Venkataraman to help scale manufacturing and logistics capabilities.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 2, 2023

Agco crushes Q3 earnings expectations with growth in precision ag

The farm equipment manufacturer reported record sales after sharing plans to acquire Trimble’s portfolio of agricultural assets and technologies.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 1, 2023

Corteva lowers earnings expectations due to headwinds in Brazil

The Indianapolis-based agrochemical firm cited evolving market dynamics including reduced plantings and tighter farmer margins from a record corn crop.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2023

Agtech firm to build $1.2M indoor farm at a US prison

AmplifiedAg says the facility at a women's center in South Carolina will be the first vertical farm located onsite a U.S. correctional institution.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 24, 2023

Israeli startup debuts line of whole-cell cultivated berries

Novella co-founder said the company is taking the same concept of lab-grown meat and applying it to whole plant cells.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 23, 2023

Arkansas orders Syngenta to sell farmland over ties to China

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders gave the global seed company two years to divest its property in Craighead County before the state can take legal action.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 18, 2023

Vilsack: Farm bill negotiations not ‘forward-looking’ enough

Lawmakers need to do more to encourage farmers to adopt climate-smart production practices and access new technology, the head of the USDA said.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 17, 2023

The slow road to retail: How consumers are dictating cultivated meat’s strategy

Consumer acceptance is a major challenge facing the space, and a big reason why Upside Foods and Eat Just are only available at exclusive restaurants.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 17, 2023

Energy firms, ag groups and allies reach deal to advance solar farms

The parties are working to address a variety of land use challenges, including the conversion of farm acres, wildlife habitats and tribal interests.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 16, 2023

Agriculture conferences and events to watch going into 2024

Technology, regulation and the shift to sustainable and regenerative farming are expected to be among the hottest topics at next year's biggest trade shows.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 13, 2023

Eden Green breaks ground on $40M expansion as it plots network of indoor farms

The company is growing production capacity and bringing on a new CFO to meet demand after others in the vertical farming industry struggled to find their footing.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 10, 2023

Bonsai raises $13.5M to bring autonomous vehicles to orchards

To address labor shortages, the software developer’s latest technology allows farmers to operate their heavy equipment from their phones even in remote areas.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 9, 2023

Deere teams with 2 companies on digital precision agriculture tools for sustainability

The partnerships aim to help farmers track livestock and fertilizer data so they can make smarter business decisions that are better for the environment.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 5, 2023