Cargill completes Ohio soybean plant expansion

The agricultural giant’s latest project nearly doubled the site’s crush capacity as renewable energy demand grows.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 3, 2023

Halloween candy prices haunted by higher sugar, cocoa costs

Extreme weather has led to global shortages, but that doesn't entirely explain inflation for sweets in the U.S., a Wells Fargo analyst said.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 31, 2023

ADM and Solugen to build Minnesota biomanufacturing facility for plant-based chemicals

The collaboration will transform corn dextrose into materials that can be used in packaging, construction and personal care. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 31, 2023

China signs purchase agreements for US farm goods worth billions of dollars

Cargill, Bunge and ADM were among companies involved in 11 deals at a formal signing ceremony, the first between the two countries since 2017.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 30, 2023

Agtech firm to build $1.2M indoor farm at a US prison

AmplifiedAg says the facility at a women's center in South Carolina will be the first vertical farm located onsite a U.S. correctional institution.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 24, 2023

Louis Drefyus plans $500M Ohio soy processing plant

Demand for biofuels and natural ingredients is spurring an expansion of crush facilities across the U.S. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 23, 2023

Syngenta shakes up leadership with new CEO, CFO

The seeds and agrichemical producer is elevating two company insiders to the top jobs.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 20, 2023

Kraft Heinz says 75% of tomatoes in ketchup now sustainably sourced

By 2025, the food and beverage company is on track to purchase 100% of its ketchup tomatoes from suppliers who follow climate-smart practices.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 20, 2023

Bayer aims to bring sustainable rice cultivation to 2M farmers in India

The crop science giant is working on new products and programs to support a transition to a direct-seeded system, which can lower emissions by up to 45%.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2023

Can mushroom farming address agriculture’s waste problem?

New research from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria shows mycoremediation can clean up refuse while creating revenue streams for farmers.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Oct. 19, 2023

General Mills and Walmart team up to accelerate regenerative agriculture

The companies look to advance sustainable farming practices on 600,000 acres of land – the amount the CPG giant relies on to source key ingredients for products sold at the retailer's stores. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 18, 2023

High interest rates are hitting agriculture industries the hardest: report

The U.S. is losing its competitive edge as other countries gravitate toward less expensive imports.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 12, 2023

How low Mississippi River water levels could disrupt grain harvests, again

Back-to-back years of drought are pushing some farmers to new markets and modes of transportation. Others, however, have no choice but to use the river.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 9, 2023

To save the Colorado River, farmers will be paid not to farm. Some are looking to cash in.

As states agree on a historic three-year deal to cut water use, some major agribusinesses are eyeing opportunities for new revenue streams while small producers worry about their livelihoods.

By Petruce Jean-Charles • Oct. 6, 2023

Corteva lawsuit accuses gene-editing startup of stealing seeds

Inari Agriculture, led by former Bayer and Syngenta execs, allegedly engaged in intellectual property theft by taking "brazen efforts" to smuggle the crop science giant's products into Europe.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 4, 2023

S&W Seed products could supply 10% of US sorghum acreage next year

The company is generating stronger sales for its seeds as it charts a path toward continued growth.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 28, 2023

Pivot Bio expands leadership with former Syngenta, Hormel execs

With more farmers seeking alternatives to traditional fertilizers, the startup is building out its C-suite to accelerate growth.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 27, 2023

Bayer enters the strawberry market with UK acquisition

NIAB’s strawberry breeding program allows the biotech giant to develop a wide range of genetics and crop protection products.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 27, 2023

Food assistance, farm loan programs in jeopardy amid looming government shutdown

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack warned of major disruptions to the agriculture sector if Congress is unable to reach a spending agreement.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 26, 2023

Incobrasa breaks ground on $250M soybean plant expansion

The oilseed processor and biodiesel maker is adding a crushing facility in Illinois to increase its production capacity.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 22, 2023

Corteva develops more sustainable pesticide aimed at nematodes

The active ingredient is designed to target the parasitic worms without damaging the soil while having a positive effect on greenhouse gas emissions.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 18, 2023

Mission Produce profits derailed by weak avocado harvest in Peru

The produce giant had locked in lower prices for customers earlier this year on the expectation of a bumper crop, but extreme weather wrecked those plans.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 14, 2023

Global wheat production poised to decline for first time in 5 years

Countries may have to become more reliant on bumper harvests from Russia and the Ukraine, pressuring leaders to reach a grain shipping deal.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 13, 2023

How the looming government shutdown is complicating the farm bill

Averting a budget crisis remains a top priority in Congress, likely pushing back the timeline for the most consequential law in the agriculture industry. Here’s what it means for farmers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 12, 2023

US farm income to see largest-ever drop

A combination of high expenses and weak prices for major crops and livestock are expected to lead to an estimated 23% decline in profits.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 11, 2023