Deere teams with 2 companies on digital precision agriculture tools for sustainability

The partnerships aim to help farmers track livestock and fertilizer data so they can make smarter business decisions that are better for the environment.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 5, 2023

Biden admin expands funding for farms to tackle livestock waste

Producers that compost or improve feed management are now eligible to apply to USDA's increasingly popular climate-smart agriculture programs. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 5, 2023

Coca-Cola’s Fairlife still sourcing milk from abusive farms, animal rights group claims

The beverage giant disputed the claim from Animal Recovery Mission, saying the two operations and its owner are not suppliers for the dairy product, which has more than $1 billion in annual sales.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 26, 2023

Extreme heat is causing cows to produce less milk

Lower supply is pushing butter and cheese prices higher, which could help dairy producers who have suffered from deteriorating margins.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 19, 2023

How the looming government shutdown is complicating the farm bill

Averting a budget crisis remains a top priority in Congress, likely pushing back the timeline for the most consequential law in the agriculture industry. Here’s what it means for farmers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 12, 2023

Dairy industry teams with cybersecurity group to beef up defenses

As cyber crimes become more prevalent, the International Dairy Foods Association joins other food companies in efforts to share information and bolster protections.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 12, 2023

Danone joins corporate alliance to turn food waste into renewable energy

The dairy giant and other industry leaders are partnering with Vanguard Renewables to mitigate climate impacts by using anaerobic digesters on dairy farms.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 8, 2023

Organic Valley doubles size of dairy sustainability initiative

The co-op is encouraging farmers to change their grazing practices with the support of a USDA grant and funding from commercial partners.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 7, 2023

EPA and Hershey invest $2M for dairy sustainability at Land O’Lakes farms

The commitment expands on the group’s goals to support a more eco-friendly supply chain for Hershey's milk chocolate.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 25, 2023

Chevron and Brightmark’s Florida dairy digester project marks first renewable gas delivery

The shipment comes as the energy companies expand a venture to fund anaerobic digesters at farms throughout the country. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 24, 2023

Farm production costs skyrocketed 15.2% in 2022

Expenses are only expected to surge higher this year, creating a difficult calculus for farmers as they also grapple with declining prices.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 2, 2023

Aemetis secures $25M to turn methane from cows into renewable energy

The USDA-backed loan will allow the biofuels company to fund biogas digester projects for eight new dairies.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 1, 2023

Danone to deconsolidate dairy assets seized by Russia

The Activia yogurt maker reported a $767 million write-off after Russia took control of local operations and appointed a new CEO. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 1, 2023

Cattle supply declines with inventory down 3%: USDA

The agency’s biannual report saw total inventory reach its lowest point since the start of the current cattle cycle.

By Nathan Owens • July 24, 2023

Dairy outlook turns sour on softer prices, fewer cows

Higher costs and drought conditions have pressured farmers to thin their herds amid a milk glut.

By Nathan Owens • July 20, 2023

Russia seizes Danone assets, upending dairy giant’s exit from the country

Brewing company Carlsberg also lost control of its subsidiary as Russia makes it harder for Western companies to offload operations.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 18, 2023

Agriculture groups request court to strike down WOTUS rule

The legal motion cited the Supreme Court’s ruling against the EPA over regulating wetlands, tributaries and streams.

By Nathan Owens • June 30, 2023

Bill makes US commodities priority in global food assistance programs

Lawmakers are pushing for more food from U.S. farms to go toward global hunger efforts, as part of the 2023 Farm Bill.

By Nathan Owens • June 29, 2023

Organic food sales hit a record in 2022, topping $60B for the first time

The category saw a 4.3% increase last year, which the Organic Trade Association said indicates a continued interest from consumers despite economic volatility.

By Chris Casey • May 15, 2023