Mondelēz VC arm invests in cocoa-tech company Celleste Bio

The Cadbury and Toblerone maker was among the investors who participated in a $4.5 million financing round for the developer of cell-cultured cocoa.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2024

Macadamia mania descends upon the US

The seed has grown in popularity among consumers looking for healthier snacks, with increased demands for sustainability transforming the way the crop is grown.

By Jennifer Lawinski • Dec. 6, 2024

US agriculture has the potential to be greenhouse gas negative. Here’s how.

The biggest opportunity to reduce emissions is also one of the easiest for farmers, according to a new study.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 3, 2024

Key takeaways from COP29: a contentious finance deal, carbon markets, more

The annual climate summit also set up a “loss and damage fund” for vulnerable nations, which advocates say should prioritize agriculture.

By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 3, 2024

Critical benefits of regenerative agriculture are flying under the radar

Sustainable farming practices can do more than just address climate challenges, writes Bayer's Leo Bastos.

By Leo Bastos • Dec. 2, 2024

Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA

The conservative lawyer is CEO of right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute, which is poised to exert enormous influence in the president's second term.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 25, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Indigo Ag, Truterra partner to get more farmers enrolled in sustainability programs

Also in this week's farm technology news: Almanac buys assets of shuttered startup Gro Intelligence, and Bayer teams with Orbia Netafim to develop a digital platform for fruit and vegetable growers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 22, 2024

Oishii nabs another $16M as it prepares to take its luxury strawberries worldwide

The vertical farming company is preparing to open its first international facility in Tokyo, Japan, as it works to expand its U.S. market reach.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 21, 2024

California opts to preserve credits for dairy digesters in major regulatory update

A state regulator voted to amend the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, injecting new life into a lucrative biofuels credit market that is used by waste projects throughout the U.S.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 20, 2024

Climate-smart agriculture investments at COP29 nearly double

The Agriculture Innovation Missions for Climate has mobilized $29.2 billion from more than 800 government and non-government partners over the past three years.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 19, 2024

McDonald’s and Syngenta team up to create a more sustainable hamburger

The fast-food giant and meat supplier Lopez Foods will pay farmers to use Syngenta's Enogen corn to drive feed efficiencies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2024

Cox Farms becomes largest indoor farming operator in North America

The agricultural subsidiary of telecom giant Cox Enterprises has been on an acquisition spree since its launch in March, doubling the acreage for brands BrightFarms and Mucci Farms.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 14, 2024

California’s climate disclosure laws survive first legal challenge

The American Farm Bureau Federation was among business groups that claimed a rule requiring large companies to report their carbon emissions violated the First Amendment. 

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 13, 2024

California biofuel restrictions limit farms’ role in renewable energy transition

New changes to the state's low carbon fuel standard cap incentives for soybean oil in renewable diesel and give a timeline to phase out subsidies for dairy methane digesters.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 12, 2024

Why the agtech sector may be rebounding

Total investment increased more than 10% for two consecutive quarters following a dry spell for the category, according to Pitchbook, though fewer deals are happening.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 12, 2024

Agtech Seedlings: Deere partners with Mississippi State on farm automation

Also in this week's farm technology news: A large-scale larvae farm opens in Canada and Nature’s Miracle is set to enter the agricultural electric vehicle market.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 8, 2024

Small cuts to beef production in wealthier nations could remove years of carbon emissions, study shows

Eliminating as little as 13% of total production could remove the same amount of total greenhouse gasses emitted over the past three years.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 6, 2024

Campbell’s and Kind receive USDA support to advance regenerative agriculture for key ingredients

The soup giant secured $3.4 million in funding for tomato growers in California and Kind Snacks announced milestones for sustainable almond farming.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Indigo Ag taps former Alibaba executive as CFO

Also in this week's farm technology news: Ohalo launches a self-pollinating almond variety and USAID commits $57.4 million to advance agtech research.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 1, 2024

How food companies can accelerate the regenerative agriculture transition

Major CPGs and ingredients companies will need to act now if they want to meet their 2030 targets, says HowGood CEO Alexander Gillett.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2024

Happy Egg merges with regenerative producer to scale sustainable farming practices

The merger with Egg Innovations further enhances the company’s ability to meet growing consumer demand for climate-friendly and humanely-raised offerings.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2024

Pilgrim’s Pride reports slow progress on sustainability

The poultry giant acknowledged it may not be able to achieve its net-zero goals as parent company JBS faces pressure to improve its climate record.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 29, 2024

Farmers more willing to try new technologies that boost productivity: report

A McKinsey survey found producers are interested in products and practices that improve crop yields, although cost challenges and skepticism remain barriers to adoption.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 28, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Agtonomy raises nearly $33M for self-driving tractors

Also in this week’s farm technology news: USDA changes acreage reports to handle indoor farms, and Verdant Robotics unveils an AI weedkiller that ‘aims before it shoots.’

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 25, 2024

World Bank set to double agriculture investments to $9B per year

The lending giant aims to improve farm productivity, climate resiliency and advance digital technologies.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 24, 2024