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

US soybean crop at risk after record heat returns to Midwest

High temperatures arrived at a key phase of the growing cycle and are negatively impacting crop development, according to a CoBank report.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 5, 2023

Bayer renews partnership with Pairwise to advance gene-edited short corn

The collaboration explores applications of the startup's CRISPR technology for future use in the crop science giant’s Preceon brand.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 5, 2023

Pivot Bio taps new CEO as biofertilizer startup plans manufacturing expansion

A grain-trading insider is set to help the ag tech company scale and capitalize on growing demand for alternatives to traditional crop protection products.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 1, 2023

Vietnam lifts restrictions on grain exports from North America and Europe

The country removed creeping thistle as a pest of concern, allowing Canada to resume bulk wheat shipments for the first time since 2018. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 30, 2023

Canada joins US in trade dispute against Mexico over GMO corn

The country will participate as a third party in settlement proceedings, saying it agrees that a ban on biotech corn imports is "not scientifically supported."

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 29, 2023

USDA awards $72.9M to specialty crop producers

More than $1 billion has been distributed so far through the agency’s program to support fruit, vegetable and tree nut growers.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 28, 2023

Panama Canal delays have shippers mulling freight diversions

Options for cargo owners include longer intermodal routes and alternative lanes like the Suez Canal, analysts say.

By Alejandra Salgado • Aug. 28, 2023

Macadamia nuts to reign supreme despite headwinds

Natural disaster threats and competition pose challenges for what’s known as “the king of all nuts,” but experts agree that the market’s potential is promising.

By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 24, 2023

US wheat exports expected to hit 52-year low

Expanding drought has made it harder for farmers to compete on the world market as other countries benefit from larger supply.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 23, 2023

Bayer evaluates gene editing opportunities with tech company Cibus

The biotech giant will assess the firm's accelerated precision breeding process, which promises to develop traits faster and cheaper than conventional methods.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 22, 2023

US ramps up trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn

A request for a settlement panel could pave the way for the United States to impose punitive tariffs. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 18, 2023