Sustainability
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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.
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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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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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Dole pushes back at plan for landfill near Hawai’i pineapple plantation
The produce giant said it was worried the proposal could impact farming operations in the state.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Jackfruit rises in popularity as plant-based meat alternative
The hefty, meaty fruit native to South Asia is gaining traction among consumers and CPGs.
By Jesse Klein • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Biogas investment tax credit finalized with favorable language for RNG
The final rule clarifies who can participate in a lucrative credit program for clean energy investments. Developers are expected to rush to qualify before the end of the year.
By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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AgroLiquid acquires Monty’s Plant Food to expand sustainable crop nutrition
The deal allows the liquid fertilizer company to move into soil health markets.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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OpinionWhere is the food tech sector headed? Cocoa and coffee alternatives provide a clue
As alternatives to commodities gain traction, companies can create opportunities for investment in both alternative and incumbent solutions, the head of climate tech at J.P. Morgan writes.
By Kelly Belcher • Dec. 12, 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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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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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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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 -
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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McDonald’s and Syngenta team up to create a more sustainable hamburger
The fast-food giant and meat supplier Lopez Foods will pay farmers to use Syngenta's Enogen corn to drive feed efficiencies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Cox Farms becomes largest indoor farming operator in North America
The agricultural subsidiary of telecom giant Cox Enterprises has been on an acquisition spree since its launch in March, doubling the acreage for brands BrightFarms and Mucci Farms.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 14, 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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California biofuel restrictions limit farms’ role in renewable energy transition
New changes to the state's low carbon fuel standard cap incentives for soybean oil in renewable diesel and give a timeline to phase out subsidies for dairy methane digesters.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 12, 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
