Canada railroads to restart talks with Teamsters as potential strike looms

Negotiations are set to resume at the urging of the country’s Labor Minister as union members await a key government decision that would allow a work stoppage to take place.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 7, 2024

EPA takes rare emergency action to ban pesticide DCPA, citing health risk

The weedkiller, used on crops such as broccoli and onions, can impair fetal development and lead to lifelong health problems, the agency said.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 6, 2024

USDA makes another $300M available to boost ag trade

The department is releasing more money in the absence of a new farm bill, which farmers were hoping would help address a record trade deficit. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 6, 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

How climate change is threatening popular food ingredients

Rising global temperatures and devastating weather events are jeopardizing popular flavors including vanilla and lavender. 

By Elizabeth Flood • 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

ADM focuses on sustainability services to weather weak farm economy

With second quarter earnings slashed and continued market uncertainty, the grain trader is expanding production of renewable fuels and regenerative agriculture partnerships.

By Nathan Owens • July 31, 2024

Why the US doesn’t have a case against Mexico’s GMO corn ban

Restrictions on corn imports are unlikely to wreak havoc on global commerce despite what U.S. farmers and officials argue, a trade expert writes.

By Ernesto Hernández-López • July 29, 2024

How a Canada railroad workers’ strike could affect supply chains

Logistics managers have been making contingency plans since at least May, when the threat of disruption escalated.

By Larry Avila • July 29, 2024

PepsiCo launches pilot to cultivate next generation of farmers

The effort provides job pathways for beginning producers and young people to be successful on the farm or within the agriculture industry at large.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 25, 2024

Farmers sound alarm on deteriorating income

Producers, lenders and agricultural experts urged Congress to pass a new farm bill to “head off the economic hemorrhaging.”

By Nathan Owens • 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

Farms brace for grasshopper invasion

Western states are allocating millions of dollars to mitigate pest-related crop losses, which have been a serious problem as water restrictions increase.

By Jennifer Lawinski • 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

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

Indiana port to build Chicago sea cargo container terminal

Local officials have received approval to create Lake Michigan’s first sea terminal that would serve industries such as manufacturing and agriculture.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 19, 2024

Carhartt grows sustainable cotton sourcing efforts

The workwear brand is tapping the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Better Cotton to help farmers use water more efficiently, reduce the use of harmful chemicals and better care for natural habitats.

By Kelly Stroh • July 17, 2024

China buys first US soybeans of 2024 crop season

The slow start to the marketing season comes as the world's top importer accelerates purchases of cheaper commodities from South America.

By Sarah Zimmerman • 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

ADM hires 3M CFO, signaling push for fresh start after accounting woes

The grain trading giant’s financial reporting practices have been in the spotlight since January when it revealed an internal probe was underway.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 11, 2024

Inside my journey to revitalize my family farm

Will Harris, a fourth-generation cattleman, transformed an old farming model into a sustainable and lasting one. He writes about how expanding federal programs can help others like him.

By Will Harris • July 9, 2024

ADM teams with Smucker for regenerative peanut program

In partnership with the National Black Growers Council, the companies aim to make it easier for peanut farmers to improve their soil health and carbon intensity.

By Nathan Owens • July 8, 2024

Farming is facing a three-pronged existential crisis

New pressures on agriculture have shifted the focus for farms and farmers. Here’s a look at how some producers have optimized changes on their farm. 

By Jesse Klein • July 2, 2024

Solugen receives $213M federal loan for biochemical facility near ADM corn plant

The so-called “Bioforge” will turn sugar substrate from crops into sustainable materials for use in agriculture, packaging and other sectors.

By Joelle Anselmo • June 28, 2024

CBD producers push back against ‘devastating’ farm bill amendment

The proposal would prevent the sale of synthetic THC-infused products made from hemp delta-9 that are not derived from the cannabis plant.

By Chris Casey • June 26, 2024