Farming & Climate
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Farm bill extended in last minute funding deal: What to know
The final agreement is set to provide farmers with $10 billion in one-time economic payments to offset income losses.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 21, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech seedlings: Plenty closes flagship indoor lettuce farm in California
Also in this week's farm technology news: Growers Edge acquires fintech to help lenders better assess climate risks on farms, and Sound Agriculture raises $25 million for sustainable fertilizer solutions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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US Forest Service to launch national apprenticeship program
The new initiative with Institute for Workplace Skills & Innovation America is intended to address workforce gaps and create career paths for diverse communities.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Another farm bill extension is inevitable. But can farmers still get economic relief?
House Republicans proposed $10 billion in one-time payments to offset financial losses in the agricultural sector.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Farm conservation funding hit a record high in 2024. A majority of farmers still got nothing.
Close to two-thirds of applicants for the USDA’s flagship climate programs were rejected despite increased investment from the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Campbell’s launches regenerative agriculture pilot for potatoes with grocer Ahold Delhaize
The Stop & Shop owner has worked with some of the largest food companies to transform supply chains for well-known brands.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Mondelēz VC arm invests in cocoa-tech company Celleste Bio
The Cadbury and Toblerone maker was among the investors who participated in a $4.5 million financing round for the developer of cell-cultured cocoa.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Macadamia mania descends upon the US
The seed has grown in popularity among consumers looking for healthier snacks, with increased demands for sustainability transforming the way the crop is grown.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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US agriculture has the potential to be greenhouse gas negative. Here’s how.
The biggest opportunity to reduce emissions is also one of the easiest for farmers, according to a new study.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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US cotton production slashed from Hurricane Helene
Georgia, the nation's second largest producer of the crop, lost 32% of its harvest, pushing national yields to record lows.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Key takeaways from COP29: a contentious finance deal, carbon markets, more
The annual climate summit also set up a “loss and damage fund” for vulnerable nations, which advocates say should prioritize agriculture.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Sponsored by CargillBuilding a resilient food system begins at the farm
Regenerative agriculture plays a critical role for building the resilience of our food system to feed a growing global population.
By Brooke Hokana Hansen, Vice President, Sustainability, Cargill Agriculture & Trading • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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OpinionCritical benefits of regenerative agriculture are flying under the radar
Sustainable farming practices can do more than just address climate challenges, writes Bayer's Leo Bastos.
By Leo Bastos • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA
The conservative lawyer is CEO of right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute, which is poised to exert enormous influence in the president-elect's second term.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech seedlings: Indigo Ag, Truterra partner to get more farmers enrolled in sustainability programs
Also in this week's farm technology news: Almanac buys assets of shuttered startup Gro Intelligence, and Bayer teams with Orbia Netafim to develop a digital platform for fruit and vegetable growers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Ferrero invests in hazelnut sourcing as it grows US production
The company awarded a total of $340,000 to Oregon State University and Rutgers University to increase collaboration with local farmers, producers and distributors.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Oishii nabs another $16M as it prepares to take its luxury strawberries worldwide
The vertical farming company is preparing to open its first international facility in Tokyo, Japan, as it works to expand its U.S. market reach.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Corteva unveils ‘breakthrough’ in drought-resistant wheat
A new seed hybrid has the potential to increase yields by 10% and represents one of the first major innovations for the crop in decades.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 20, 2024 -
California opts to preserve credits for dairy digesters in major regulatory update
A state regulator voted to amend the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, injecting new life into a lucrative biofuels credit market that is used by waste projects throughout the U.S.
By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Climate-smart agriculture investments at COP29 nearly double
The Agriculture Innovation Missions for Climate has mobilized $29.2 billion from more than 800 government and non-government partners over the past three years.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Senate releases long-awaited farm bill draft. Here’s what’s in it.
Democrats are proposing to strengthen the farm safety net while meeting Republicans on some spending demands. But climate and food assistance remain major sticking points.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech seedlings: Bayer gets into the AI business with Microsoft
Also in this week's farm technology news: Nutella maker Ferrero invests in hazelnut research, and digital crop monitoring platform FarmQA acquires competitor Farm Dog.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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California’s climate disclosure laws survive first legal challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation was among business groups that claimed a rule requiring large companies to report their carbon emissions violated the First Amendment.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Why the agtech sector may be rebounding
Total investment increased more than 10% for two consecutive quarters following a dry spell for the category, according to Pitchbook, though fewer deals are happening.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Trump White House likely to abandon OSHA heat safety rule
The new administration will probably let the standard die, experts say, but some other form of guidance could emerge instead.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 11, 2024
