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    Deep Dive

    Why General Mills is embarking on a farmer-driven regenerative agriculture strategy

    The CPG giant said its projects are less about setting stringent rules and more about listening to the producers who are familiar with their land.

    By Chris Casey • April 21, 2023
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    How are schools adapting agricultural programs amid climate changes?

    As environmental changes continue, agricultural programs are adjusting curriculum to teach students how food and farming science are evolving.

    By Lauren Barack • April 5, 2023
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    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. 

    By Agriculture Dive staff
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    Bioplastics industry hopes farm bill can address Biden’s plastic replacement goal

    The president set a “bold goal” to replace 90% of plastics with biomaterials over the next 20 years.

    By Jacob Wallace • March 29, 2023
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    Biotechnology should be used to improve nutrition, sustainability and resiliency of food, Biden report says

    The new document sets out “bold goals” to improve areas that include human health and supply chain management. It follows a September executive order that made this kind of technology a national priority.

    By Megan Poinski • March 23, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Why cage-free eggs could be on shaky ground

    Industry leaders are still on a path to wider adoption of cage-free systems, but consumer expectations, bird flu and a Supreme Court decision could impact whether they continue to invest in the practice.

    By Chris Casey • Feb. 28, 2023