Huy Fong Foods’ sriracha shortage strikes again

The popular rooster-adorned bottle has become a mainstay and must for hot sauce lovers. But its production is on hold…again.

By Alexandra Frost • June 3, 2024

Bayer teams with CRISPR startup Pairwise for bitterless mustard greens

 The biotech giant is already collaborating on short-corn with the tech company and with this agreement will develop 10 more leafy greens.

By Jesse Klein • June 3, 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: Saudi startup raises $16M to grow produce in deserts | Danone joins AB InBev accelerator

Also in this week's farm technology news: Cibo Technologies rolls out an emissions reporting tool for CPGs, and Farmers Edge teams with sorghum growers to advance climate-smart agriculture.

By Agriculture Dive staff • May 31, 2024

Warmest winter could bring record pests

Crop-destroying insects are hatching earlier than usual in the Midwest, raising concerns as the growing season progresses.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • May 30, 2024

World’s largest database of weeds could unearth the future of farming

An open-access data resource gives researchers insight into agricultural practices as far back as 8,000 BCE and has the potential to help the food system become more climate resilient.

By David Silverberg • May 29, 2024

Agtech seedlings: BASF looks to the stars for digital farm tools | Agco Ventures makes first investment

Also in this week's farm technology news: Cox Farms' partner is expanding its indoor farming footprint, while Nature’s Miracle’s greenhouse tech merger deal collapses four days after it was signed. 

By Agriculture Dive staff • May 24, 2024

Brands need a new model of sustainability. Here’s how we can flip the script

Companies need to shift their focus from selling to doing, writes Kenny Fahey, president and CEO of Leading Harvest. 

By Kenny Fahey • May 23, 2024

California mushroom workers forced to live in moldy, insect-ridden conditions: DOL

A disgruntled employee’s fatal shooting of seven other workers at the two Half Moon Bay farms in January 2023 spurred a federal investigation.

By Emilie Shumway • May 22, 2024

5 takeaways from the House farm bill draft

Lawmakers are split over food assistance and climate-smart agriculture proposals, although farm groups praised Republicans' efforts to boost safety net and trade promotion funding.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 21, 2024

USDA wants to make it easier for farms to go organic

The department is investing an extra $10 million to expand market opportunities and help producers transition their operations.

By Nathan Owens • May 20, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Fresh Del Monte to manufacture biofertilizer from pineapple waste

Also in this week's farm technology news: FarmRaise introduces a platform for companies to manage agricultural sustainability programs, and FMC taps AI to accelerate product discovery.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 17, 2024

Bayer details layoffs as company shake-up continues

The reduction of 1,500 roles in the first quarter is part of CEO Bill Anderson’s plan to shrink Bayer’s bureaucracy and “radically realign” its culture.

By Delilah Alvarado • May 16, 2024

Geomagnetic storm scrambles tractor navigation systems

The massive solar storm that splashed the northern lights across the sky disrupted farming operations at the peak of planting season.

By S.L. Fuller , Sarah Zimmerman • May 15, 2024

Global soybean production poised for record growth

Surging demand for biofuels and lower supply out of South America are expected to benefit the U.S. until the beginning of next year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 14, 2024

House Republicans shed more light on proposed farm bill

The plan includes more information on how conservatives would allocate additional climate funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 13, 2024

Ferrero unwraps first chocolate factory in North America

The confectionery manufacturer also recently invested in Oregon’s hazelnut growers as it seeks to expand its presence in the U.S.

By Joelle Anselmo • May 13, 2024

Agtech Seedlings: Nvidia invests in weed-killing robots | Startup lands $26M for cattle methane vaccine

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Federal agencies collaborate on an overhaul of biotech regulation, and Syngenta's Adepidyn fungicide is on track to surpass a $1 billion sales milestone.

By Agriculture Dive staff • May 10, 2024

EPA proposes ban of acephate-based pesticides used on fruits and vegetables

One agriculture consultant said the loss "from our insecticide toolbox would be like sending a soldier off to battle without his rifle."

By Nathan Owens • May 8, 2024

US to raise Morocco phosphate fertilizer tariffs again

Farm groups are worried the move will drive up costs as they see lower returns for their crops. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 7, 2024

Produce farms will need to test water for contamination in long-awaited food safety rule

The update aims to better address potential pathogen contamination before fruits and vegetables are harvested.

By Nathan Owens • May 6, 2024

Farmers blast cover crop requirements for sustainable jet fuel tax credits

Corn and soybean growers say the rules will limit access to the lucrative SAF market as some climate-smart production practices are too expensive or not feasible for farms to implement.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 6, 2024

Too much of a sweet thing: Cherry growers struggle after oversupply decimates prices

Warmer weather is shortening harvests and putting more farmers in direct competition with each other, pushing the industry to come up with innovative solutions to extend the growing season.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • May 6, 2024

Agtech Seedlings: Indigo Ag splits carbon credit, crop protection businesses in restructuring

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Software investor Arcadea Group wants to create "field to wholesale" traceability with its recent acquisition, and PowerPollen generates investor buzz.

By Nathan Owens • May 3, 2024

Better Cotton audits farms it previously certified following deforestation investigation

Environmental watchdog Earthsight accused the nonprofit of falsely certifying cotton produced on deforested land for major fashion brands including Zara and H&M.

By Laurel Deppen • May 3, 2024

ADM profits tumble 24% as global grain supplies balloon

The agriculture giant is focusing on key priorities to weather a down cycle as the Justice Department looks into its accounting practices.

By Nathan Owens • May 2, 2024