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

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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: Bayer aims to launch first bioinsecticide for arable crops | Corteva sells fungicide assets

Also in this week’s farm technology news: China's DJI unveils new agriculture drones, and a new crop yield outlook tool could help farmers anticipate extreme weather events.

By Agriculture Dive staff • April 26, 2024

Bunge, Viterra merger raises competition concerns in Canada

Regulators say the deal could harm grain purchases and canola oil sales in certain markets.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 26, 2024

EPA designates 2 PFAs as hazardous substance, says enforcement not aimed at farms

Agriculture groups contend the rule does not go far enough to protect farmers who unknowingly spread “forever chemicals” through fertilizer biosolids.

By Megan Quinn , Sarah Zimmerman • April 25, 2024

Cotton used by H&M and Zara linked to illegal deforestation: report

A year-long investigation by nonprofit Earthsight found that fiber certified by ethical supply chain organization Better Cotton was grown on "stolen" and "deforested" land in Brazil.

By Lauren Schenkman • April 24, 2024

ADM’s suspended CFO to resign amid accounting scandal

Vikram Luthar — who was placed on a forced leave in January — will assist the company and be paid his base salary until his resignation is effective on Sept. 30.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 23, 2024

CHS buys 8 grain facilities from Cargill

The agricultural cooperative said the deal will help its farmers better compete in the global marketplace.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 23, 2024

Agtech Seedlings: BioLumic laser-focused on lowering cattle emissions; Edible Garden upbeat about Q1

Also in this week’s farm technology news: a new fertilizer tool developed by university scientists could save farmers millions of dollars annually.

By Nathan Owens • April 19, 2024

Del Monte Foods reports emissions reduction, sets net-zero goal for 2050

The food producer and distributor has expanded regenerative agriculture practices and lowered its fertilizer use through advancements in seed breeding.

By Zoya Mirza • April 19, 2024

Industry groups urge USDA to reverse cancellation of critical livestock reporting

The department also ended a cotton survey as well as county-level crop reports and estimates, citing budgetary constraints.

By Nathan Owens • April 18, 2024

Cargill partners with Purina to expand regenerative agriculture in pet food

The collaboration aims to improve the Nestlé division’s grain supply chain and Cargill’s work with farmers to implement eco-friendly practices.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 18, 2024

General Mills plans to cut dairy emissions 40% by end of decade

The cereal giant is more than halfway to its goal of enrolling 1 million acres in its regenerative agriculture plan, according to its latest corporate sustainability report.

By Chris Casey • April 18, 2024

USDA predicts lower crop prices for key commodities in 2024

Reduced returns for corn and soybeans come as the department predicts higher prices for cattle and poultry.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 16, 2024

Suspended ADM CFO’s pay ticked up in 2023 to $4.5M

The majority of Vikram Luthar’s pay package for last year came from $3.4 million in stock awards, according to Archer Daniels Midland’s proxy filing.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 15, 2024

Bayer leads new group to defend herbicide glyphosate

The agrochemical giant and 60 other organizations are pledging to work with policymakers and advocate for the continued use of the controversial weedkiller.

By Nathan Owens • April 15, 2024

Agtech Seedlings: Amazon backs methane capture startup | Agco unveils precision ag brand PTx

Also in this week's farm technology news: ADM and Solugen break ground on a biomanufacturing facility, plus Ginkgo Bioworks bolsters its microbial development pipeline.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 12, 2024

Russia seizes assets of agricultural firm AgroTerra

The move follows similar operational seizures of Western companies such as Danone and Carlsberg.

By Nathan Owens • April 10, 2024

Judge cuts Bayer’s $1.5B Roundup verdict by more than 60%

The crop sciences giant is ramping up its legal defense to fight mounting litigation, which has weighed its business.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 9, 2024

Drying up: Can desert farms survive a changing climate?

As heat waves and water shortages threaten the future of agriculture in the U.S. Southwest, innovations in technology and plant breeding could help crops continue to bloom.

By Alexandra Jones • April 8, 2024

SEC stays climate-risk disclosure rule as it works through legal challenges

The agency maintains that the regulation is within the agency’s authority and said it “will continue vigorously defending the Final Rules’ validity in court.”

By Lamar Johnson • April 5, 2024

Pesticide deadly to honeybees could see a requiem in Vermont

Farmers coat seeds with neonicotinoid pesticides as a guardrail against invasive pests, but researchers have found that the chemical does little to move the needle on crop yields.

By David Silverberg • April 4, 2024

At the Panama Canal: Booking slots open up at a waterway on the mend

The canal authority increased daily booking slots to 27, improving efficiencies for ships carrying corn, soybeans and other agricultural products.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 1, 2024

Agtech Seedlings: BrightFarms owner wants to scale indoor farming with new concept

Also in this week's farm technology news: Bayer and Trinity partner to advance regenerative agriculture monitoring, and two precision farm startups secure fresh funding.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 29, 2024

Dole calls off sale of fresh vegetables division amid DOJ opposition

The Justice Department said the $293 million cash deal with Fresh Express, announced in January 2023, would have reduced competition and led to higher prices.

By Christopher Doering • March 28, 2024