These farmers didn’t know their land was contaminated with PFAS. Now they’re suing.

Some states are ordering farms to stop selling their products after testing positive for the “forever chemicals.”

By Leah Borts-Kuperman and Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 20, 2024

Farmers Business Network spins off digital grain platform Gradable in ADM joint venture

The company is looking to expand its reach among commodity buyers and growers as new sustainability regulations are set to take effect.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 19, 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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Agtech seedlings: Cargill tests irrigation tech on cotton fields

Also in this week's farm technology news: Suzano invests in agtech for eucalyptus farming, and rock-picking startup TerraClear picks a Farmer Business Network exec to be its next CEO. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 16, 2024

Canada rail embargoes intensify ahead of potential work stoppage

If a labor deal isn’t reached before Aug. 22, it could be the first time that both of the country’s major railroads are simultaneously shut down.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 16, 2024

Cargill revenue falls, breaking two-year record earnings streak

Slumping commodity prices are pressuring the world's largest grain trader, which is reportedly planning to restructure operations.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 15, 2024

USDA invests $400M to pay farmers for saving water in drought-stricken West

Lawmakers have urged the department for “serious changes” to allow more people to benefit from federal conservation programs.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 13, 2024

Extreme heat is destroying corn crops around the world. US exporters could see a boost.

Unfavorable growing conditions in Europe and South America may be a bright spot for U.S. farmers as they struggle to offload record supply.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 13, 2024

States press EPA for pesticide rule that would shield Bayer from glyphosate lawsuits

The Roundup maker has embarked on an aggressive state and federal lobbying campaign as it looks to stem financial fallout from thousands of claims alleging the herbicide causes cancer.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2024

Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption

Agricultural shippers are bracing for disuprtion after regulators gave the sign off for labor action to occur as early as Aug. 22.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 12, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Plant communication technology gets big funding boost

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Tanzanian espresso farmers team with researchers on precision tech, and a new insect plant in Canada showcases the future of protein production. 

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Aug. 9, 2024

Bayer glyphosate sales jump despite mounting legal pressure

The crop science giant has stepped up lobbying efforts around the farm bill as it aims to shield itself from Roundup lawsuits.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 7, 2024

Canada railroads to restart talks with Teamsters as potential strike looms

Negotiations are set to resume at the urging of the country’s Labor Minister as union members await a key government decision that would allow a work stoppage to take place.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 7, 2024

EPA takes rare emergency action to ban pesticide DCPA, citing health risk

The weedkiller, used on crops such as broccoli and onions, can impair fetal development and lead to lifelong health problems, the agency said.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 6, 2024

USDA makes another $300M available to boost ag trade

The department is releasing more money in the absence of a new farm bill, which farmers were hoping would help address a record trade deficit. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 6, 2024

Corteva’s seed innovation pipeline boosts sales

In a tough economic environment, farmers are choosing to invest in seeds over pesticides and herbicides.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 5, 2024

How climate change is threatening popular food ingredients

Rising global temperatures and devastating weather events are jeopardizing popular flavors including vanilla and lavender. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 5, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Superfruit grower raises $100M | Darling to supply sustainable aviation fuel for JetBlue

Also in this week’s farm technology news: A robotics startup secures $21.5 million for machines that can convert plant waste into carbon-capturing biochar.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 2, 2024

ADM focuses on sustainability services to weather weak farm economy

With second quarter earnings slashed and continued market uncertainty, the grain trader is expanding production of renewable fuels and regenerative agriculture partnerships.

By Nathan Owens • July 31, 2024

Why the US doesn’t have a case against Mexico’s GMO corn ban

Restrictions on corn imports are unlikely to wreak havoc on global commerce despite what U.S. farmers and officials argue, a trade expert writes.

By Ernesto Hernández-López • July 29, 2024

How a Canada railroad workers’ strike could affect supply chains

Logistics managers have been making contingency plans since at least May, when the threat of disruption escalated.

By Larry Avila • July 29, 2024

PepsiCo launches pilot to cultivate next generation of farmers

The effort provides job pathways for beginning producers and young people to be successful on the farm or within the agriculture industry at large.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 25, 2024

Farmers sound alarm on deteriorating income

Producers, lenders and agricultural experts urged Congress to pass a new farm bill to “head off the economic hemorrhaging.”

By Nathan Owens • July 24, 2024

Monarch raises landmark $133M for self-driving electric tractors

The deal marks a fundraising record for ag robotics and speaks to the strength of venture interest in precision agriculture despite a wider downturn in investment.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 23, 2024

Farms brace for grasshopper invasion

Western states are allocating millions of dollars to mitigate pest-related crop losses, which have been a serious problem as water restrictions increase.

By Jennifer Lawinski • July 22, 2024

CF pilots sustainable fertilizer for low-carbon ethanol

Lowering fertilizer emissions will be key for farmers to access new tax credits within in the emerging biofuels market.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 22, 2024