Agtech seedlings: University of Kentucky to herd cattle with drones

In other farm technology news: Farm management platform CropX acquires a nitrogen-sensing startup, and S2G Ventures invests to expand rural broadband.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 20, 2024

JBS unlocks renewable gas production at US beef and poultry plants

With help from GreenGasUSA’s on-site systems, the Brazil-based meat giant plans to transform methane from its wastewater streams into sustainable fuel.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 18, 2024

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Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams. 

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Bayer and other seed giants defeat farmer price-fixing lawsuit

A judge dismissed claims that agricultural chemical companies such as Syngenta and Corteva purposefully avoided e-commerce sites as a tactic to skirt price competition.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 18, 2024

Gene-editing startup Pairwise partners with Corteva, unveils $40M funding round

The announcements add to collaborations with Bayer and underscores a shift in the agtech company’s focus away from producing seedless blackberries and other innovative food crops. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 17, 2024

Agtech Seedlings: H-2A worker management app addresses seasonal farm challenges

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Kubota acquires a Pittsburgh-based robotics startup, and GreenVenus unveils fast-growing lettuce for indoor growing.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 13, 2024

Are strawberries tasting worse? Tech platform says it can help fruit maintain quality

New labels track the humidity and temperature of berries, helping producers maintain a fresher, sweeter fruit. 

By Chris Casey • Sept. 12, 2024

White House announces $7.3B clean energy financing for rural electrification

The federal funding will support clean energy projects lowering electricity costs for cooperative utilities in 23 states, according to the Biden administration.

By Ethan Howland • Sept. 6, 2024

Agtech seedlings: World’s largest vertical farming research center in the works

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Syngenta teams on pheromone-based pest control, and the Institute of Food Technologists appointed a new president.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 6, 2024

How a former agriculture industry exec became CEO of cultivated meat company Meatable

Jeff “Trip” Tripician is looking to work with the meat industry rather than pitting the two against each other.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 4, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Google gets into climate smart agriculture with water conservation partnership

Also in this week's farm technology news: Fresh Del Monte names a head of innovation, and a Deere-backed startup raises $10 million for farm emissions monitoring. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 30, 2024

Bird flu vaccine for US dairy cattle is one step closer to reality

The USDA approved the first safety trial for a vaccine and is working to address potential trade complications that could come with an immunization rollout.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 29, 2024

7-Eleven’s lettuce procurement goes green with indoor farming partnership

The convenience store chain is partnering with vertical farming company Plenty Unlimited to provide fresh produce for its 1,300 California locations.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 27, 2024

Agtech seedlings: US egg producer aims to become first to deploy in-ovo sexing

Also in this week's farm technology news: Regenerative agriculture company Regrow Ag announces layoffs, and CropX announces plans to integrate its tech with CNH equipment.

By Agriculture Dive staff • Aug. 23, 2024

AI could pose risk for food and ag companies

ADM and other businesses are disclosing potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more essential for growth.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 22, 2024

How biogas can support the US strategy for reducing food waste

Anaerobic digestion can help drive progress on climate, but we have only just started to tap into the technology's potential, writes the head of the American Biogas Council.

By Patrick Serfass • Aug. 21, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Cargill tests irrigation tech on cotton fields

Also in this week's farm technology news: Suzano invests in agtech for eucalyptus farming, and rock-picking startup TerraClear picks a Farmer Business Network exec to be its next CEO. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 16, 2024

Deere earnings beat expectations following layoffs

Despite declining profits in the third quarter, the manufacturer is positioning itself ahead of industry competitors through steep production cuts.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 16, 2024

Upside Foods sues Florida over cultivated meat ban

The alternative protein company says in a lawsuit that restrictions on lab-grown meat are unconstitutional and only serve to protect cattle ranchers.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024

The 4 types of agtech startups attracting venture investment

Despite a tough funding environment, companies that address farm profitability and sustainability have remained somewhat resilient in this year's second quarter, according to Pitchbook. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 14, 2024

Agco top shareholder explores board changes in escalating power struggle

India-based TAFE is calling for a strategic refresh, expressing "serious concerns" with the manufacturer's acquisition-based growth strategy.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 9, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Plant communication technology gets big funding boost

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Tanzanian espresso farmers team with researchers on precision tech, and a new insect plant in Canada showcases the future of protein production. 

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Aug. 9, 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

Digital twins can mitigate risk for today’s farms. Here’s how.

New technology could allow growers to utilize virtual replicas of farms to boost climate resiliency and efficiency.

By Jamie Fowler and Mike Johanns • 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

CNH’s new CEO designates agriculture a core business amid market challenges

The tractor maker is also building out its leadership team again to address sales headwinds as demand wanes.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 1, 2024