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    Farmland loans for regenerative agriculture: FBN and Walton family launch ‘first-of-its-kind’ lending program

    Amid a downturn in the farm economy and federal funding uncertainty, a new pilot offers additional incentives for producers to adopt sustainable practices. 

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    5 questions about Trump’s tariff plans

    Duties on Mexico and Canada could take effect this weekend. Here’s what to know.

    By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 31, 2025
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    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. 

    By Agriculture Dive staff
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    Zeldin is confirmed as the new EPA administrator. What’s next?

    Agriculture groups welcomed the former New York representative’s approach to deregulation and his support for extending year-round access to E15.

    By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace • Jan. 30, 2025
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    Trump freeze on federal grants and loans sparks confusion in agriculture

    The Office of Management and Budget said aid to farmers won’t be affected, but listed dozens of USDA programs to be reviewed for “Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies.”

    By Justin Bachman , • Updated Jan. 29, 2025
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    Lend an ear: Corn-based material introduced for biodegradable packaging

    Corn Next believes it has cracked the corn code for more sustainable packaging and is eyeing a move to Illinois to be closer to supplier ADM.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Investment in agtech startups plummeted in 2024

    Deal activity fell 25% during the year with a string of companies declaring bankruptcy, but Pitchbook analysts say a rebound could still happen.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
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    How new food traceability requirements will impact the grocery industry

    Retailers have less than a year to get their supply chains ready, yet challenges and confusion remain. 

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Trump’s agriculture secretary nominee lays out ‘day one’ priorities for USDA

    Brooke Rollins presented her vision to "modernize" the department and sided with the president on controversial issues like immigration and tariffs.

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
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    How a rare southern snowstorm could bring risks to farms

    Experts warn citrus and livestock farmers in states like Texas, Georgia and Alabama will need to take precautions to protect their operations.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Agriculture Dive to stop publishing

    On Feb. 1, 2025, Agriculture Dive will stop publishing. We hope our daily coverage of the agriculture space was helpful to you.

    By Davide Savenije • Jan. 23, 2025
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    USDA releases guidance on climate-smart crops in biofuels

    The interim rule gives insight into how farmers can access renewable fuel tax credits, though a Trump administration freeze on recent federal regulations is creating more uncertainty.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada to take effect Feb. 1

    The president on his first day of office also directed federal agencies to review trade pacts with China.

    By Philip Neuffer , • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Agtech seedlings: Amazon-backed Windfall Bio hits commercial milestone for methane-eating microbes

    Also in this week's farm technology news: Syngenta to speed up biostimulant development with AI, and Pilgrim's Pride expands its renewable gas efforts at a South Carolina plant.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Chipotle invests to reduce methane emissions from cows

    The restaurant chain's venture fund is also backing efforts to produce plant-based meat from duckweed.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    EPA warns PFAS in biosolid fertilizers could pose health risks

    The agency said farmers could be at risk due to the chemicals leaching into food and water in its draft risk assessment, now open for comment. 

    By Jacob Wallace • Jan. 15, 2025
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    CHS leans into supply chain investments as profits tank

    The agribusiness giant, which saw net income fall by more than half in the first quarter, is announcing new products, shipping terminals and agronomy services to turn around market declines. 

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    US corn exports off to strong start

    First quarter sales reached the highest level in roughly six years thanks to plentiful supply, competitive pricing and an uncharacteristically weak harvest from main competitor Brazil.

    By • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Adopt a class cow? How schools are helping students understand where food comes from.

    A variety of new resources are giving students hands-on opportunities that illustrate the role tech plays in agriculture.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Agtech seedlings: Bayer, European refinery to scale US biofuel production

    Also in this week's farm technology news: Inari raised $144 million to bring gene-edited seeds to market and an Israel-based startup looks to develop its computer vision technology for horticulture.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
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    Louis Dreyfus buys BASF’s food and health ingredients business

    The food processor seeks to dominate the plant-based space while chemical producer BASF shifts its focus to other areas.

    By Chris Casey • Jan. 10, 2025
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    Will $10B in economic payments offset farm income losses?

    Researchers are still projecting negative returns for grain producers even after assistance from Washington, highlighting the extent of the downturn in the agricultural industry.

    By • Jan. 9, 2025
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    East Coast port strike averted after tentative deal reached

    The agreement comes a week before a previous agreement was set to expire, allaying concerns of supply chain disruptions at major shipping hubs.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 9, 2025
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    5 agriculture trends to watch in 2025

    It could be a tumultuous year for farmers with experts predicting low commodity prices, extreme weather events and changes in food policy to reshape industry priorities.

    By , • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Tropicana orange supplier Alico to exit citrus business

    The company concluded that "growing citrus is no longer economically viable for us in Florida," with disease and hurricanes reducing production by 73%.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Shippers urge deal to avert East Coast port strike as deadline looms

    Worker contracts will expire again on Jan. 15, prompting fears of supply chain disruption acorss industries including agriculture.

    By Alejandra Carranza , Philip Neuffer • Jan. 8, 2025