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

Fertilizer company JR Simplot reaches $150M deal with EPA to address plant waste

The manufacturer allegedly failed to manage hazardous materials from phosphate production.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 2, 2023

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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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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

High costs, low values stunt the pork industry: CoBank

As retail prices remain elevated, soft domestic and global demand are compounding market challenges for pork producers.

By Nathan Owens • July 31, 2023

Pilgrim’s Pride expects chicken rebound as beef and pork supplies tighten

Net income fell 83% on weaker chicken prices, but the company is optimistic the worst is over.

By Nathan Owens • July 28, 2023

SEC to overhaul disclosure rules for cybersecurity attacks

After a fierce debate, the agency voted to require companies to come clean on material breaches within four business days of determination.

By David Jones • July 27, 2023

ADM earnings jump on record Brazil soybean and corn crops

The agriculture giant is exporting more from South America after investing in port infrastructure to gain a competitive edge.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 27, 2023

Fed raises interest rates following June pause

Rate hikes may be pushing the agriculture industry to adjust operations as farm lending slows, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas.

By Grace Noto • July 27, 2023

Indoor farming company AppHarvest files for bankruptcy

The startup, backed by Martha Stewart and now-U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, couldn't overcome high operational costs and lower than expected crop yields.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 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

John Deere acquires precision agtech startup Smart Apply

The purchase expands Deere’s portfolio of products aimed at helping growers achieve their sustainability goals.

By Nathan Owens • July 18, 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

Cargill, John Deere team on regenerative agriculture

Cargill pays people to farm sustainably. Now farmers can use John Deere tech for accuracy.

By Nathan Owens • July 17, 2023

Upcycled chicken producer Do Good Foods files for bankruptcy

The 2-year-old company developed a closed-loop system to convert grocery items that can’t be sold or donated into nutrient-dense animal feed.

By Chris Casey • July 11, 2023

Bunge, Chevron acquire Argentina seed business

The investment adds a new oil source to the companies’ global supply chains, expanding their feedstocks and biofuels capabilities.

By Nathan Owens • July 7, 2023

Walmart adds production facility to beef up end-to-end Angus supply chain

The retailer plans to break ground on the facility in Olathe, Kansas, later this year ahead of an expected opening in 2025.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 7, 2023

This solar-powered robot weeds crops using AI

Created by a former Tesla engineer and Proofpoint product lead, the Aigen Element can help farmers reduce their costs and environmental footprint.

By Nathan Owens • July 6, 2023

Breeders close to commercial-ready tomatoes with high disease resistance

Partners NRGene and Philoseed said early adopter tests show positive results against Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus.

By Nathan Owens • July 5, 2023

Egg production recovers as bird flu subsides

May production levels totaled a record 9.37 billion eggs, with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza dwindling.

By Nathan Owens • June 28, 2023

USDA to invest $500M in biofuels growth after industry pushback

The funding for new infrastructure projects comes after EPA blending revisions disappointed advocates.

By Nathan Owens • June 27, 2023

Agrivoltaics hit ‘watershed moment’ as farmland transitions increase, says farmer-turned-developer

More farmers are using land for agriculture and solar energy generation, diversifying revenue streams.

By Diana DiGangi • June 27, 2023

California grants pork industry some Prop 12 relief

Industry advocates say the ruling allows a smoother transition for pork already in the supply chain from farms that do not meet the state’s new animal housing requirements.

By Nathan Owens • June 26, 2023

5 trends set to define agriculture in the second half of 2023

With rising input costs, changing weather patterns and the upcoming farm bill, the old ways of doing business may not be working anymore.

By Nathan Owens , Sarah Zimmerman , Shaun Lucas • June 26, 2023

After Prop 12 ruling, senators propose limits to state regulation of agriculture production

The EATS Act would prohibit states from enacting laws that restrict interstate commerce.

By Nathan Owens • June 21, 2023