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Syngenta to expand use of CropX soil monitoring system
One of the world's largest seed companies is offering farmers more digital solutions to boost productivity and sustainability.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Cargill fined for underpaying cattle sellers due to faulty cameras
The company owed $12.5 million for inaccurate carcass readings at four processing plants for several months, according to the USDA.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 20, 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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‘Completely misguided’: How the cultivated meat industry is responding to legislative backlash
State lawmakers around the country have introduced laws to prohibit the sale of the alternative protein, but proponents of the namesake product say their tactics are unconstitutional.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Deere sees early strong demand for pay-as-you-go model in precision ag
By lowering upfront costs, the world's largest seller of agriculture equipment hopes to convince more farmers to adopt technology in their operations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Agco to cut production 10% in 2024, focus on precision ag
The manufacturer believes retrofitted technology will bolster earnings amid a slowdown in traditional equipment demand.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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FDA to withdraw policy on animal feed additives, slashing red tape for startups
As new companies develop breakthroughs to tackle climate change, the agency is streamlining the process to bring those innovations to market.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Louis Dreyfus building new pea protein facility
An increasing shift to plant-based protein, especially for dairy products, is driving demand for the ingredient.
By Rose Palazzolo • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Deere partners with winegrowers on ‘farm of the future’
The tractor maker says it will test new technology that stands to make a "real impact" for farmers in the face of climate change.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Corteva pins future growth on seed innovation
Despite a fourth-quarter loss, the agrochemical and seed company is expecting a recovery this year following a period of weather and destocking challenges in South America.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Agriculture outlook 2024: What to expect in the year ahead
As the sector anxiously awaits a farm bill, producers are expected to take advantage of new opportunities in renewable energy and regenerative agriculture.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Agtech venture capital investments end 2023 on ‘sour note’
Deal activity declined to its lowest point since 2019 as the sector battles high-interest rates and indoor farming headwinds, according to Pitchbook.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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LanzaJet opens world’s first plant turning ethanol into sustainable jet fuel
The Georgia facility is set to open additional markets for corn growers, though a lack of proper refining capacity could limit opportunities for farmers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Deep DiveBio-fueling the future: How farms are shaping the renewable energy transition in 2024
As more incentives become available, the agriculture sector is set to play a key role in expanding solar, biogas and other alternative energy sources.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Tyson opens $355M high-tech bacon plant in Kentucky
The 400,000 square-foot facility has autonomous, box-stacking robots and driverless forklifts to help eliminate “ergonomically stressful tasks,” the meat giant said.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Farm solar projects get millions of dollars in USDA funds
The farm agency also awarded dozens of loans and grants to biodigesters, wind farms and other renewable energy and fertilizer projects.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAutonomous tractors, robot milkers: How AI is transforming the future of farm tech
Artificial intelligence stands to revolutionize agriculture by opening new pathways for the industry to optimize production and address climate change.
By Tasmiha Khan, Iman Adem and Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Syngenta, agtech startup Enko develop ‘breakthrough’ method to control fungal disease in crops
The companies used AI to screen billions of molecules in efforts to develop a fungicide that works amid a changing climate. They are also collaborating on a new herbicide.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Imagindairy expands manufacturing to lower consumer cost of plant-based dairy
The Israel-based food tech startup acquired its own industrial-scale, precision fermentation production lines focused on alternative dairy ingredients.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Israel approves world’s first sale of cultivated beef
Aleph Farms said its steaks are a sustainable alternative to conventional cattle farming.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Deep DiveTractor makers to focus on agtech in 2024, bracing for equipment slump
Following a year of strong demand, CNH, Deere and other manufacturing giants are shifting course as farmers clamor for precision agriculture tools.
By David Silverberg • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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CNH invests nearly $163M for production of next-gen combine harvester
The manufacturer plans to redesign assembly lines for its newly-unveiled CR11, advertised as the “biggest and most productive combine in any field.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Deere inks deal connecting farm equipment to SpaceX satellites
The tractor manufacturer plans to leverage Elon Musk’s Starlink infrastructure so farmers with poor internet can operate precision agriculture tools.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Arizona could join states in stand against cultivated meat
The Grand Canyon state joins Florida, Texas, and others in exploring or imposing additional label requirements.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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CNH reduces leadership team as part of a broader restructuring
The agriculture equipment manufacturer said a streamlined corporate structure will allow it to focus on strategic priorities, including technology.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Former Tyson CEO to helm carbon farming startup Indigo Ag
Dean Banks joins as the company, which also manufactures alternative fertilizers, closes a $270 million fundraising round.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 10, 2024
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