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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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What El Niño means for farms and global food prices
The U.S. could see the wettest conditions since 2019, easing some drought concerns. But too much rain could bring other problems for growers.
By David Silverberg • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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House Democrats lay out farm bill priorities
The party is making it clear it will oppose any attempt to reduce funding for climate or food assistance.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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USDA Organic changes are coming. What will it mean for farmers and consumers?
Large amendments aimed at enhancing recordkeeping and defining outdoor rules for livestock and poultry took effect in March.
By Lydia Noyes • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Surging cocoa prices could lead to Valentine’s Day sticker shock
Supply remains scarce due to heavy rains and the spread of black pod disease in West Africa, according to a recent CoBank report.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 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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OpinionWhy a new ‘tomato tax’ is rotten to the core
Suspending the tomato trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico would cost jobs and lead to higher prices for retailers and consumers, a NatureSweet exec writes.
By Skip Hulett • Feb. 1, 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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USDA invests $138M to boost specialty crop competitiveness
The grants are meant to strengthen supply chains and help producers expand their share of domestic and international markets.
By Rose Palazzolo • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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OpinionBridging the divide between food companies’ wants and farmers’ needs
Driven by the urgency to be more environmentally responsible, businesses sometimes fail to fully grasp the multi-faceted challenges faced by suppliers. Here’s how to get everyone on the same page.
By Ofir Ardon • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Extreme weather is 2024’s top supply chain risk: Everstream
Wildfires, rains and droughts could cause shipping delays, while agricultural commodities might face shortages from weather and other factors, the analytics firm said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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ADM sued by shareholder following stock plunge over accounting probe
The grain trader misled investors about the performance and growth potential of its nutrition unit, the lawsuit claims.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 26, 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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Some Republicans bristle at calls to increase farm bill reference prices
Farm groups have pushed for more compensation to offset losses from elevated production expenses, an idea that's beginning to gain traction among high-level negotiators.
By Sarah Zimmerman • 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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ADM shares plunge as CFO takes forced leave amid accounting probe
Ismael Roig will take the helm as interim finance chief as the board's audit committee and outside counsel conduct an investigation into accounting practices.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 22, 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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Bayer signals ‘significant’ layoffs in plan to shrink bureaucracy
The company said it has secured agreement from labor representatives in Germany for job cuts that will shed “many managerial employees.”
By Kristin Jensen • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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ADM to expand soybean traceability pilot ahead of EU deforestation regulations
The grain trader said it completed its first shipments of "verified, fully traceable soybeans" from the U.S. to Europe.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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OpinionWhy farmers bear the cost of a rise in border crossings
Growers are left on the hook for addressing potential safety concerns, which can cost thousands of dollars, writes a former Arizona Supreme Court justice.
By Andrew Gould • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Bumper corn harvest dampens price outlook
U.S. exports to key markets have declined as elevated production in other countries creates competition.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Major french fry producer hit with potato surplus as restaurant demand falters
Lamb Weston reported a $71 million charge to write off the excess supply, with the processor noting inflation-wary consumers are dining out less.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Farm bill, AI expansion: 5 trends to watch in agriculture for 2024
The industry is primed for transformation this year as farmers play a growing role in world climate ambitions. Here's what to expect.
By Sarah Zimmerman , Nathan Owens • Jan. 9, 2024
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