US wheat exports expected to hit 52-year low

Expanding drought has made it harder for farmers to compete on the world market as other countries benefit from larger supply.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 23, 2023

Bayer evaluates gene editing opportunities with tech company Cibus

The biotech giant will assess the firm's accelerated precision breeding process, which promises to develop traits faster and cheaper than conventional methods.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 22, 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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US ramps up trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn

A request for a settlement panel could pave the way for the United States to impose punitive tariffs. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 18, 2023

Edible Garden on path to profitability as indoor farming peers flounder

The organic produce and herbs company saw strong revenue gains after opening a zero-waste production facility and expanding its capabilities with key retailers Meijer and Walmart.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 15, 2023

Maui fires could disrupt efforts to rebuild Hawai’i agriculture

Following the demise of its sugarcane and pineapple plantations, farmers have tried to diversify cropland to lessen the state’s reliance on imports.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 15, 2023

Corn production expected to near record after critical Midwest rains

The USDA's estimates for a bumper corn harvest come as extreme heat clouds the outlook for crops like cotton in the South.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 14, 2023

Bayer and Shell team to reduce rice methane emissions in India

The companies will work with investment platform GenZero to scale a program encouraging farmers to use less water.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 11, 2023

The rise of edamame: The bean that’s seeing green with consumers

The popular crop is expected to continue benefiting from growing demand for higher protein and healthier snacks.

By Alex Frost • Aug. 10, 2023

Local Bounti focuses on scaling indoor farming as former Amazon exec takes the helm

The company has three construction projects set to expand its produce capacity following weather setbacks in the second quarter.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 10, 2023

Pink pineapples boost Fresh Del Monte earnings

Demand is outpacing supply for the produce giant's innovative Pinkglow fruit, which took 16 years of bioengineering to create.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 10, 2023

Bayer CEO eyes structural changes as glyphosate sales fade

The biotech giant is grappling with growing debt, declining revenues and massive litigation overhang.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 9, 2023

Fertilizer companies struggle with lower prices, hurting profits

Nutrien, CF Industries and Mosaic reported earnings declines as they navigated volatile input costs and an economic downturn.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 8, 2023

Global wheat prices rise for first time in 9 months after Ukraine grain deal collapse

Escalating attacks in the Black Sea region could upend bumper harvests for the world's top exporters.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 8, 2023

Pecans coming out of their shell as consumer look for healthier snacking options

Companies are launching more products featuring the nut, but persistently low crop prices could slow industry expansion.

By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 7, 2023

Cargill’s annual revenue hits record $177B

The global commodities trader reported its highest-ever results as peers Bunge and Archer-Daniels-Midland raise their earnings outlooks for the year.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 4, 2023

Extreme heat waves leave farmers on edge

Producers take preventative measures to avoid crop and livestock losses as extreme temperatures continue across the U.S.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 3, 2023

Bunge looks for smaller acquisitions after $8.2B Viterra buy

As the company works to build an agri-trading powerhouse second only to Cargill by revenue, it's seeking more bolt-on purchases.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 3, 2023

Farm production costs skyrocketed 15.2% in 2022

Expenses are only expected to surge higher this year, creating a difficult calculus for farmers as they also grapple with declining prices.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 2, 2023

ADM earnings jump on record Brazil soybean and corn crops

The agriculture giant is exporting more from South America after investing in port infrastructure to gain a competitive edge.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 27, 2023

Bayer braces for $2B loss as glyphosate demand declines

The biotech giant lowered its 2023 outlook after prices for the herbicide plummeted.

By Nathan Owens • July 26, 2023

Indoor farming company AppHarvest files for bankruptcy

The startup, backed by Martha Stewart and now-U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, couldn't overcome high operational costs and lower than expected crop yields.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2023

India bans some rice exports, sparking inflation fears

U.S. rice farmers have called on the Biden administration to challenge the ban in front of the World Trade Organization.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 24, 2023

Sugar imports offset waning US production

Delays in Florida's sugar cane harvest challenged overall supply.

By Nathan Owens • July 21, 2023

ADM expands regenerative agriculture program

The company plans to enroll 4 million acres of farmland into its re:generations program by 2025.

By Nathan Owens • July 19, 2023

John Deere acquires precision agtech startup Smart Apply

The purchase expands Deere’s portfolio of products aimed at helping growers achieve their sustainability goals.

By Nathan Owens • July 18, 2023