Carhartt grows sustainable cotton sourcing efforts

The workwear brand is tapping the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Better Cotton to help farmers use water more efficiently, reduce the use of harmful chemicals and better care for natural habitats.

By Kelly Stroh • July 17, 2024

China buys first US soybeans of 2024 crop season

The slow start to the marketing season comes as the world's top importer accelerates purchases of cheaper commodities from South America.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 15, 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: Farm mapping tool predicts effects of climate change

Also in this week’s farm technology news: A study shows sunflowers can clean contaminated farmland, and Ohalo’s “Boosted Breeding” system promise major increases in crop productivity.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • July 12, 2024

ADM hires 3M CFO, signaling push for fresh start after accounting woes

The grain trading giant’s financial reporting practices have been in the spotlight since January when it revealed an internal probe was underway.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 11, 2024

Inside my journey to revitalize my family farm

Will Harris, a fourth-generation cattleman, transformed an old farming model into a sustainable and lasting one. He writes about how expanding federal programs can help others like him.

By Will Harris • July 9, 2024

ADM teams with Smucker for regenerative peanut program

In partnership with the National Black Growers Council, the companies aim to make it easier for peanut farmers to improve their soil health and carbon intensity.

By Nathan Owens • July 8, 2024

Farming is facing a three-pronged existential crisis

New pressures on agriculture have shifted the focus for farms and farmers. Here’s a look at how some producers have optimized changes on their farm. 

By Jesse Klein • July 2, 2024

Solugen receives $213M federal loan for biochemical facility near ADM corn plant

The so-called “Bioforge” will turn sugar substrate from crops into sustainable materials for use in agriculture, packaging and other sectors.

By Joelle Anselmo • June 28, 2024

CBD producers push back against ‘devastating’ farm bill amendment

The proposal would prevent the sale of synthetic THC-infused products made from hemp delta-9 that are not derived from the cannabis plant.

By Chris Casey • June 26, 2024

Brazil upholds tariffs on US ethanol imports

The decision ramps up trade tensions between the two countries, with U.S. industry groups threatening to withdraw cooperation on new partnerships. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 25, 2024

Corn growers file legal challenge against EPA’s trucking emissions rule

Industry groups argue that a transition to battery-powered trucks would have unintended consequences for the biofuels and agricultural industries.

By Nathan Owens • June 24, 2024

Hershey looks to prioritize sustainable cocoa sourcing

The chocolate maker says it’s committed to enhancing its 100% independently verified cocoa supply chain by striving for full sourcing visibility.

By Elizabeth Flood • June 24, 2024

Walmart pilots crop monitoring tech for informed produce purchasing

The retailer is partnering with agtech firm Agritask to get real-time information from blackberry and cherry farms.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 20, 2024

Extreme heat wave raises concerns around US corn harvest

While most of the Corn Belt should get through unscathed, record-breaking temperatures could spell trouble in the South.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 20, 2024

Kellanova to make Cheez-It crackers with regenerative wheat for East Coast grocery stores in unique pilot

Ahold Delhaize USA, owner of Food Lion, Giant Food and Stop & Shop, is teaming with the snacking giant and grain cooperative Bartlett to reduce emissions from field to shelf. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 18, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Microsoft-backed venture to open Georgia ‘farm of the future’

Also in this week's farm technology news: AgriCapture issues first carbon credits for regenerative rice, and a major berry supplier inks a deal for new shelf life extension tech.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 14, 2024

Mission Produce posts another record quarterly earnings as El Niño effects linger

California-based company's global sourcing capabilities have allowed it to stay ahead as unseasonably warm weather impacts avocado production.

By Nathan Owens • June 13, 2024

Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government, averting strike

Potential labor action facing two major railroads, however, still threatens cross-border trade.

By Larry Avila • June 12, 2024

Perdue taps insider to lead agribusiness unit

Perry Aulie, who helmed the company's value-added business, will take over next month.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 11, 2024

Cargill, Target and FibreTrace partner to verify raw cotton

Luminescent pigments are integrated into raw cotton to track it throughout the global supply chain.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 11, 2024

Vanilla bean volatility could drive up ice cream prices

While supply constraints are not expected to last long, growers warn of a potential cost problem.

By Jennifer Lawinski • June 10, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Pairwise develops ‘world’s first’ seedless blackberry

In other farm technology news: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' philanthropic fund awards $300 million to create a sustainable protein hub, and breeding innovations from a Michigan State scientist could create a healthier potato chip.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 7, 2024

5 agriculture podcasts to listen to right now

With hundreds of shows to choose from, we spotlight some of our favorites dealing with all aspects of farming, from sustainabilty to economics.

By David Silverberg • June 6, 2024

Why orange juice prices have soared to a record high

Years of lackluster citrus harvests in Brazil, combined with flooding and heatwaves, are set to push supply to the second lowest level in decades.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 5, 2024

The critical climate action meat and dairy companies should prioritize now

To quickly curb the rate of global warming, businesses can prioritize acting on one of their largest sources of supply chain emissions — methane.

By Meryl Richards and Vrashabh Kapate • June 5, 2024