Crops: Page 14

  • A field of hybrid grain derived from wheat and rye is harvested in Germany.
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    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 • Aug. 4, 2023
  • Dry grasses go to seed as drought conditions worsen in California.
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    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 • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Trendline

    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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    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 • Aug. 3, 2023
  • A red tractor is seen harvesting soybeans on a field
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    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 • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Soybeans grow near Ariquemes, Rondonia state, Brazil in 2017.
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    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 • July 27, 2023
  • Roundup weed-killing products are on sale at a home improvement store in 2018.
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    Bayer braces for $2B loss as glyphosate demand declines

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

    By • July 26, 2023
  • Glass greenhouse-type building is seen from the outside. Tomato plants grow inside.
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    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 • July 26, 2023
  • A group of farmers bend down to pick up rice. One woman stands between them
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    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 • July 24, 2023
  • Sugar cane is seen in the fields in Clewiston, Florida.
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    Sugar imports offset waning US production

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

    By • July 21, 2023
  • Corn and soybeans grow on a farm near Tipton, Iowa.
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    ADM expands regenerative agriculture program

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

    By • July 19, 2023
  • A farmer uses Smart Apply's technology to sustainably spray crops.
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    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 • July 18, 2023
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    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
  • A farmer harvests soybeans on October, 2013 near Worthington, Minnesota.
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    Cargill, John Deere team on regenerative agriculture

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

    By • July 17, 2023
  • Illinois corn stalks are ready for harvest.
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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 • July 14, 2023
  • Wheat is seen in a field.
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    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 • July 14, 2023
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    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 • July 11, 2023
  • A close up of a corn farmer's hands holding two ears of corn.
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    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 • July 11, 2023
  • A biodiesel tanker truck delivers used vegetable oil from restaurants to a facility where it will be converted into biodiesel.
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    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 • July 7, 2023
  • A bottle of Roundup weed killer is seen next to yellow flowers
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    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 • July 7, 2023
  • Offered as a service, Aigen’s vehicles reduce farmers’ workload and their reliance on fossil fuels, while increasing their crop and soil health
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    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 • July 6, 2023
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    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 • July 5, 2023
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    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 • June 30, 2023
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    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 • June 30, 2023
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    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 • June 29, 2023
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    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