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Here’s the UN’s roadmap for agriculture to reach net-zero emissions
A landmark report released at COP28 says wholesale changes to production practices and diets will be needed to keep temperatures in check while ensuring food security needs are met.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2023 -
China significantly steps up US grain purchases
Soft red winter wheat sales to China have more than quadrupled as the world's top agricultural importer embarks on a commodity buying spree to supplement rain-damaged crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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.
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Guardian Agriculture launches commercial operations for crop spraying drones
The startup is operating four eVTOL aircraft in the Salinas Valley region of California as it works to scale production.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Schnucks is giving grocery shoppers an express lane to local produce
Following a successful pilot, the Midwestern grocer plans to expand its use of tracking technology to digitally alert customers when freshly picked foods arrive in stores.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 8, 2023 -
CN to buy Iowa Northern Railway as US biofuels market booms
The railroad is handling increased grain volumes as more shippers choose to send their products to Midwest processing facilities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 7, 2023 -
The biggest food sustainability pledges at COP28, from Bezos to JBS
Food companies commit millions of dollars to tackle methane and advance regenerative agriculture, while governments prioritize farming in climate action plans. Here are the highlights from the U.N. climate summit in Dubai.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Danone partners on $200M+ accelerator to reduce methane
The yogurt producer is the first corporate sponsor of the Global Methane Hub’s program, which will fund research for solutions that address livestock's effect on emissions.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Cargill accelerates efforts to end deforestation in South America as EU regulations loom
One of the world's largest commodities traders is moving up its timeline to eliminate land use conversion from supply chains in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 28, 2023 -
USDA’s first new plant zone map since 2012 shows warmer temperatures
The latest version of the Plant Hardiness Zone Map is more detailed and draws from more recent data reflecting that half of the country shifted to warmer zones.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 22, 2023 -
How Fresh Del Monte uses its farms to test regenerative agriculture efforts
The produce giant is stepping up to address gaps in sustainability for tropical fruits by experimenting with conservation efforts on company-owned farms.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Farm bill extension continues prohibition on EBT processing fees for SNAP purchases
The National Grocers Association praised the continued pause on the fees even as it advocates for a permanent end to them.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Nutrien acquires soybean breeder as demand for biofuels intensifies
The deal will expand the company’s line of row crop products sold throughout the South as burgeoning renewable energy markets take shape.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 20, 2023 -
An AI taste ‘connoisseur’ could be the future of crop breeding
Researchers at the University of Florida are using artificial intelligence to determine which chemical compounds produce the best fruit flavors based on consumer preferences.
By Tasmiha Khan and Iman Adem • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Nutrien partners with agtech startup on a more sustainable fertilizer
CoteX and the manufacturing giant will explore market opportunities for a controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer that minimizes environmental impact, yet is suitable for large acreage crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 17, 2023 -
Opinion
The fresh produce industry is more volatile than ever. Can tech help?
Improved data and collaboration will be key to bringing fruits and vegetables supply chains into the 21st century.
By Patrick McCullough • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Federal watchdog urges sugar policy reform to lower prices
Current policies benefit farmers at the expense of consumers, according to a recent GAO report.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 7, 2023 -
How an AI-powered robot could lend fruit farmers a helping ‘hand’
Specialty crop growers have some of the highest labor costs in agriculture, but automation remains difficult due to the delicate nature of produce.
By Lydia Noyes • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Cargill completes Ohio soybean plant expansion
The agricultural giant’s latest project nearly doubled the site’s crush capacity as renewable energy demand grows.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Halloween candy prices haunted by higher sugar, cocoa costs
Extreme weather has led to global shortages, but that doesn't entirely explain inflation for sweets in the U.S., a Wells Fargo analyst said.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 31, 2023 -
ADM and Solugen to build Minnesota biomanufacturing facility for plant-based chemicals
The collaboration will transform corn dextrose into materials that can be used in packaging, construction and personal care.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 31, 2023 -
China signs purchase agreements for US farm goods worth billions of dollars
Cargill, Bunge and ADM were among companies involved in 11 deals at a formal signing ceremony, the first between the two countries since 2017.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Agtech firm to build $1.2M indoor farm at a US prison
AmplifiedAg says the facility at a women's center in South Carolina will be the first vertical farm located onsite a U.S. correctional institution.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 24, 2023 -
Louis Drefyus plans $500M Ohio soy processing plant
Demand for biofuels and natural ingredients is spurring an expansion of crush facilities across the U.S.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 23, 2023 -
Syngenta shakes up leadership with new CEO, CFO
The seeds and agrichemical producer is elevating two company insiders to the top jobs.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 20, 2023 -
Kraft Heinz says 75% of tomatoes in ketchup now sustainably sourced
By 2025, the food and beverage company is on track to purchase 100% of its ketchup tomatoes from suppliers who follow climate-smart practices.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 20, 2023