Best known for injera, the tiny teff seed aims to sow a broader future

Proponents of the grain, which needs less water to grow and is gluten-free, hope to expand its use in crackers, chips, breakfast cereals and pasta.

By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2023

Cargill, John Deere team on regenerative agriculture

Cargill pays people to farm sustainably. Now farmers can use John Deere tech for accuracy.

By Nathan Owens • July 17, 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 corn production set to hit record high

The USDA made a rare revision to forecasts after recent rainfall eased the impact of drought in the Midwest.

By Nathan Owens • July 14, 2023

Nestlé to expand regenerative agriculture for wheat in DiGiorno pizza

The investment will bring climate-smart practices to more than 100,000 acres of farmland, as the food and beverage giant aims to increase sustainable sourcing of key ingredients.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 14, 2023

Lucent Bio secures patent for sustainable fertilizer method

The approval is a milestone toward the commercialization of flagship product Soileos, which improves crop yields and soil health.

By Nathan Owens • July 11, 2023

Corn conditions improve as drought recedes in parts of the Midwest

While recent rainfall boosted crop conditions, it may not be enough to fully counteract the effects of an unusually dry period for the region. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 11, 2023

Bunge, Chevron acquire Argentina seed business

The investment adds a new oil source to the companies’ global supply chains, expanding their feedstocks and biofuels capabilities.

By Nathan Owens • July 7, 2023

EU food safety regulator says glyphosate safe for agriculture

The decision sets up the potential for renewed approval of the controversial herbicide, a main ingredient in Bayer's Roundup weed killer.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 7, 2023

This solar-powered robot weeds crops using AI

Created by a former Tesla engineer and Proofpoint product lead, the Aigen Element can help farmers reduce their costs and environmental footprint.

By Nathan Owens • July 6, 2023

Breeders close to commercial-ready tomatoes with high disease resistance

Partners NRGene and Philoseed said early adopter tests show positive results against Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus.

By Nathan Owens • July 5, 2023

Agriculture groups request court to strike down WOTUS rule

The legal motion cited the Supreme Court’s ruling against the EPA over regulating wetlands, tributaries and streams.

By Nathan Owens • June 30, 2023

Stressed cows, dried up crops: How that Texas heat is affecting agriculture

Farmers are straining to keep animals cool and carefully watching the impacts of the state's blistering heat wave on crops such as cotton and sorghum.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 30, 2023

Bill makes US commodities priority in global food assistance programs

Lawmakers are pushing for more food from U.S. farms to go toward global hunger efforts, as part of the 2023 Farm Bill.

By Nathan Owens • June 29, 2023

Pistachios are leading the nut race in 2023

U.S. producers are optimistic the crop can continue to gain market share as signs suggest improved global demand.

By Alexandra Frost • June 28, 2023

USDA to invest $500M in biofuels growth after industry pushback

The funding for new infrastructure projects comes after EPA blending revisions disappointed advocates.

By Nathan Owens • June 27, 2023

India lifts retaliatory tariffs on US agricultural products

The deal removes additional duties as high as 20% for apples, walnuts and other products. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 27, 2023

Worsening Midwest drought threatens crop production

Drier conditions are withering corn fields and raising the prospect of shipping restrictions on the Mississippi River.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 26, 2023

EPA declines to expand use of corn-based ethanol in biofuels

Farm advocates say ethanol can help address climate change, a claim that's come under greater scrutiny in recent years.

By Nathan Owens • June 23, 2023

Bayer doubles down on regenerative agriculture, sees $110B opportunity

The agrochemical giant plans to focus on biofuels, carbon farming and other adjacent sectors to its core business as food systems face new challenges.

By Nathan Owens • June 22, 2023

Trade tensions brew with Mexico over genetically modified corn

Industry officials warn of significant trade and market disruptions if nothing is resolved

By Nathan Owens • June 12, 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

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

Major tea companies linked to plantations with reported human rights abuses, report says

Companies including Unilever, Ekaterra and Starbucks said they are working to address these issues through greater supply chain transparency.

By Chris Casey • May 22, 2023

Organic food sales hit a record in 2022, topping $60B for the first time

The category saw a 4.3% increase last year, which the Organic Trade Association said indicates a continued interest from consumers despite economic volatility.

By Chris Casey • May 15, 2023

Regenerative ag is driving food sustainability promises, but is it greenwashing?

As companies like PepsiCo and General Mills enlist farmers to deliver on their lofty emissions reduction goals, experts are divided over whether the practice will produce tangible results.

By Chris Casey , Shaun Lucas • April 27, 2023