Deere earnings beat expectations following layoffs

Despite declining profits in the third quarter, the manufacturer is positioning itself ahead of industry competitors through steep production cuts.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 16, 2024

Upside Foods sues Florida over cultivated meat ban

The alternative protein company says in a lawsuit that restrictions on lab-grown meat are unconstitutional and only serve to protect cattle ranchers.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024

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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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The 4 types of agtech startups attracting venture investment

Despite a tough funding environment, companies that address farm profitability and sustainability have remained somewhat resilient in this year's second quarter, according to Pitchbook. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 14, 2024

Agco top shareholder explores board changes in escalating power struggle

India-based TAFE is calling for a strategic refresh, expressing "serious concerns" with the manufacturer's acquisition-based growth strategy.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 9, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Plant communication technology gets big funding boost

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Tanzanian espresso farmers team with researchers on precision tech, and a new insect plant in Canada showcases the future of protein production. 

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Aug. 9, 2024

Corteva’s seed innovation pipeline boosts sales

In a tough economic environment, farmers are choosing to invest in seeds over pesticides and herbicides.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 5, 2024

Digital twins can mitigate risk for today’s farms. Here’s how.

New technology could allow growers to utilize virtual replicas of farms to boost climate resiliency and efficiency.

By Jamie Fowler and Mike Johanns • Aug. 5, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Superfruit grower raises $100M | Darling to supply sustainable aviation fuel for JetBlue

Also in this week’s farm technology news: A robotics startup secures $21.5 million for machines that can convert plant waste into carbon-capturing biochar.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 2, 2024

CNH’s new CEO designates agriculture a core business amid market challenges

The tractor maker is also building out its leadership team again to address sales headwinds as demand wanes.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 1, 2024

Walmart, Denali partnership to turn food waste into animal feed at 1,400-plus locations

The rollout comes after the two companies made their partnership public last year. Denali estimates it can recover 200,000 pounds of food waste per location annually.

By Jacob Wallace • July 30, 2024

Agco to offload grain and protein business for $700M

The sale to private equity firm American Industrial Partners will allow the equipment maker to sharpen its focus on precision agriculture.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 30, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Defense contractor Tesseract retools military drones for US farms

Also in this week's farm technology news: Tyson to explore potential partnerships with five supply chain startups, and Farmblox raises $2.5 million to scale in-field sensors.

By Agriculture Dive staff • July 26, 2024

Deere lays off salaried workers as sales tank

More cuts are coming after the tractor giant reduced its workforce by 1,800 people earlier this year amid declines in farmer income and demand.

By Nathan Owens • July 26, 2024

Nestlé develops technology to reduce fat in dairy ingredients

The food and beverage giant said the process cuts fat in milk powder by up to 60% without compromising on quality, taste and texture.

By Christopher Doering • July 24, 2024

Monarch raises landmark $133M for self-driving electric tractors

The deal marks a fundraising record for ag robotics and speaks to the strength of venture interest in precision agriculture despite a wider downturn in investment.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 23, 2024

Investment ‘critical’ for US compost facilities as industry shows little growth since 2018

At most, 4% of the nation’s 66 million tons of wasted food annually is being composted today, according to research from the Composting Consortium.

By Jacob Wallace • July 22, 2024

CF pilots sustainable fertilizer for low-carbon ethanol

Lowering fertilizer emissions will be key for farmers to access new tax credits within in the emerging biofuels market.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 22, 2024

Deere rolls back diversity initiatives after social media backlash

The farm machinery giant is downsizing its DEI policies weeks after retailer Tractor Supply made a similar move.

By Nathan Owens • July 19, 2024

Agtech seedlings: PepsiCo teams with fertilizer maker to cut food emissions in Europe

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Cargill invests $1 million to research methane reduction in cattle, and Syngenta partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to accelerate biologicals development.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 19, 2024

Agtech retailers team to fight potential China drone ban

As Congress takes aim at manufacturer DJI, a new lobbying group is advocating for cybersecurity standards in agricultural equipment while ensuring access to drone technology.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 17, 2024

Deere lays off 345 more workers in Iowa

The tractor giant has cut more than 1,500 employees at factories across two Midwest states over the past year in response to slowing equipment demand.

By Nathan Owens • July 15, 2024

Dust control fans designed for your agricultural facility

SonicAire offers dust control in agricultural facilities using compliance-guaranteed technology.

July 15, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Farm mapping tool predicts effects of climate change

Also in this week’s farm technology news: A study shows sunflowers can clean contaminated farmland, and Ohalo’s “Boosted Breeding” system promise major increases in crop productivity.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • July 12, 2024

A TikTok ban could hurt farm groups’ efforts to reach Gen Z

Meat and dairy industries have poured millions of dollars into promotional campaigns to reach younger audiences.

By Nathan Owens • July 11, 2024

Microsoft partners with agricultural tech company for carbon removal

The tech giant will purchase 40,000 soil-based carbon credits from Indigo Ag, a transaction the sustainable agriculture company called a “major milestone.”

By Zoya Mirza • July 1, 2024