BASF to run agricultural unit as separate business

The European multinational company is granting more autonomy for select businesses to free up cash flow and improve profitability, but there are no plans to sell them.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 8, 2023

Schnucks is giving grocery shoppers an express lane to local produce

Following a successful pilot, the Midwestern grocer plans to expand its use of tracking technology to digitally alert customers when freshly picked foods arrive in stores.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 8, 2023

Tyson’s insect bet will spur further adoption in the space, IFT member says

Protein producers adopting bugs for use in animal feed provides a lower barrier for entry, potentially making it easier to introduce insects into consumer diets, experts say.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 5, 2023

Agtech funding is rebounding. Which startups attract investors?

Venture capital firms are moving away from vertical farming and plant-based foods, instead seeing new opportunities in artificial intelligence and alternative fertilizers.

By David Silverberg • Dec. 4, 2023

Making agtech smarter needs to be a COP28 priority

To accelerate climate action, a broad coalition of stakeholders must come together to advance agricultural innovation and find more efficient production methods.

By Wendy Gonzalez • Dec. 1, 2023

Tyson debuts $300M highly automated chicken plant

The Virginia facility is one of the food giant's most technologically advanced, and is expected to churn out 4 million pounds of protein a week.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2023

Deere must face ‘right-to-repair’ lawsuits, court rules

A federal judge denied the tractor maker’s motion to dismiss claims that it “monopolizes” repair services to pad profits.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 29, 2023

NASA is helping Hawai’i farmers grow more food with AI

Through the use of machine learning and satellite technology, researchers are working with Maui farmers to address food security and rebuild the island’s agriculture sector with a focus on local tradition.

By Lauren Liebhaber • Nov. 28, 2023

Deere braces for sharp drop in tractor demand, despite profitable year

Adverse conditions in the U.S., Europe and South America are expected to weigh on demand for heavy equipment by as much as 20%.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 27, 2023

Cultivated meat labeling puzzle could bring legal headaches

Though regulators came to a consensus on what to call the namesake product in 2022, continuing debates over package labeling rules could still create headwinds for players in the space.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 27, 2023

Nutrien acquires soybean breeder as demand for biofuels intensifies

The deal will expand the company’s line of row crop products sold throughout the South as burgeoning renewable energy markets take shape.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 20, 2023

An AI taste ‘connoisseur’ could be the future of crop breeding

Researchers at the University of Florida are using artificial intelligence to determine which chemical compounds produce the best fruit flavors based on consumer preferences.

By Tasmiha Khan and Iman Adem • Nov. 20, 2023

CNH Industrial begins job cuts as weak market factors loom

The agricultural machinery company is trimming workforce costs after a “disappointing quarter” affected by low demand for tractors and combines, the CEO said.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 17, 2023

Nutrien partners with agtech startup on a more sustainable fertilizer

CoteX and the manufacturing giant will explore market opportunities for a controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer that minimizes environmental impact, yet is suitable for large acreage crops.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 17, 2023

Agco launches venture fund to expand precision agricultural capabilities

The machinery giant also announced the acquisition of additional software assets, which add to a pending joint venture agreement with tech company Trimble.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 16, 2023

The food industry is all in on regenerative agriculture. Can farmers be convinced?

Companies are racing to capitalize on a burgeoning industry focused on reducing emissions in agriculture. But first, they'll have to prove it's profitable to go green.

By Miranda Lipton • Nov. 15, 2023

Tight cold storage supply gives food suppliers frostbite

Construction is booming, but it may not be enough to meet rapidly rising demand for warehouse space.

By Erin X. Wong • Nov. 14, 2023

Fertilizer companies optimistic for demand rebound as profit slumps continue

CF Industries, Mosaic and Nutrien improved sales volumes during the third quarter, a bright spot for executives as low prices continue to muck up their earnings.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 13, 2023

The fresh produce industry is more volatile than ever. Can tech help?

Improved data and collaboration will be key to bringing fruits and vegetables supply chains into the 21st century.

By Patrick McCullough • Nov. 10, 2023

Innovation, venture capital can support agriculture’s sustainability goals: report

Efforts like feed additives for cattle and implementing solar panels on farms can help producers decrease their carbon footprint, Ceres said in its latest report.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 10, 2023

Midwest dairy co-op partners with biotech firm to upcycle co-products

A new technology is being developed by Foremost Farms and Gingko Bioworks to convert raw materials such as whey and lactose, which are often lost in wastewater, into value-added products.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 9, 2023

Bayer weighs crop science breakup as part of restructuring

The agrichemical and pharmaceutical giant is looking to turn its business around following continued losses linked to waning glyphosate sales.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 8, 2023

Crowded cultivated meat industry primed for ‘shakeout’

A financial advisory report predicts a challenging environment for big and small players in the space, which could lead to consolidation.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 8, 2023

How an AI-powered robot could lend fruit farmers a helping ‘hand’

Specialty crop growers have some of the highest labor costs in agriculture, but automation remains difficult due to the delicate nature of produce. 

By Lydia Noyes • Nov. 6, 2023

Bunge partners on blockchain tech to trace soy sustainability

The grain trader will work with one of the world's largest animal feed producers to ensure products sourced from Brazil are free from deforestation.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 3, 2023