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ColumnAgtech seedlings: Plenty closes flagship indoor lettuce farm in California
Also in this week's farm technology news: Growers Edge acquires fintech to help lenders better assess climate risks on farms, and Sound Agriculture raises $25 million for sustainable fertilizer solutions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Will there be another East Coast port strike in January? Experts weigh in.
Industry observers have differing views on the likelihood of a strike, which would add to the logistics hurdles shippers are already facing.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 20, 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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USDA allocates $165M to protect livestock from New World screwworm
The U.S. paused cattle imports from Mexico as the flesh-eating insect that has ravaged livestock in South America moves north.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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US Forest Service to launch national apprenticeship program
The new initiative with Institute for Workplace Skills & Innovation America is intended to address workforce gaps and create career paths for diverse communities.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Another farm bill extension is inevitable. But can farmers still get economic relief?
House Republicans proposed $10 billion in one-time payments to offset financial losses in the agricultural sector.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Dole pushes back at plan for landfill near Hawai’i pineapple plantation
The produce giant said it was worried the proposal could impact farming operations in the state.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Jackfruit rises in popularity as plant-based meat alternative
The hefty, meaty fruit native to South Asia is gaining traction among consumers and CPGs.
By Jesse Klein • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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7 ways pesticide regulation changed in 2024
Herbicide bans and new application restrictions aimed at protecting farmworkers and the environment have also made it more difficult for farmers to manage crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech seedlings: First US egg producer adopts technology to avoid killing male chicks
Also in this week's farm technology news: Gene-edited salmon company AquaBounty shuts down, and Syngenta's partnership with Enko reaches a milestone in discovering sustainable weed control.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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AgroLiquid acquires Monty’s Plant Food to expand sustainable crop nutrition
The deal allows the liquid fertilizer company to move into soil health markets.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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OpinionWhere is the food tech sector headed? Cocoa and coffee alternatives provide a clue
As alternatives to commodities gain traction, companies can create opportunities for investment in both alternative and incumbent solutions, the head of climate tech at J.P. Morgan writes.
By Kelly Belcher • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Farm conservation funding hit a record high in 2024. A majority of farmers still got nothing.
Close to two-thirds of applicants for the USDA’s flagship climate programs were rejected despite increased investment from the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Here are the farm expenses that increased the most in 2024
While prices of feed, fertilizer and pesticides are expected to decline, farmers are forecast to spend more on labor and taxes.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Campbell’s launches regenerative agriculture pilot for potatoes with grocer Ahold Delhaize
The Stop & Shop owner has worked with some of the largest food companies to transform supply chains for well-known brands.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Truck shortages hit potato and onion markets in western US
The shortfall comes as the trucking industry rightsizes capacity in the face of lower demand.
By David Taube • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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USDA must do more to regulate genetically modified crops, judge rules
A federal court overturned a 2020 rule that looked to accelerate innovation by allowing manufacturers to sidestep regulatory reviews.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Mondelēz VC arm invests in cocoa-tech company Celleste Bio
The Cadbury and Toblerone maker was among the investors who participated in a $4.5 million financing round for the developer of cell-cultured cocoa.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech Seedlings: Superfruit startup Agrovision expands into cherries
Also in this week’s farm technology news: Agco opens a 22,000-square-foot precision ag training center, and indoor farming firm AgEye snags funding from a large air filtration company.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Macadamia mania descends upon the US
The seed has grown in popularity among consumers looking for healthier snacks, with increased demands for sustainability transforming the way the crop is grown.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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EPA seeks to limit use of pesticide chlorpyrifos in food
The proposal would still allow the insecticide, which has been linked to neurodevelopmental harm in children, to be used on 11 crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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What to do if immigration agents come to your jobsite
The incoming Trump administration has promised to step up workplace raids. Here’s how to prepare.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Cargill cuts 5% of global workforce after profits decline
The move, which will affect approximately 8,000 jobs, comes as the world's largest private company plans to streamline operations in the face of lower crop prices and challenges in beef.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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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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US cotton production slashed from Hurricane Helene
Georgia, the nation's second largest producer of the crop, lost 32% of its harvest, pushing national yields to record lows.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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How RFK Jr could shake up the food industry
Trump's health secretary pick is expected to work to eliminate processed foods from school lunches and push for the removal of dyes from cereals and other items.
By David Silverberg • Dec. 2, 2024
