Sustainability
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Tyson sued over ‘climate smart’ beef and other ‘greenwashing’ claims
The meat company’s sustainability commitments are deceiving consumers, according to the Environmental Working Group.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 20, 2024 -
Agriculture set to take center stage at COP29
The host country for the upcoming U.N. climate summit released a list of priorities that emphasizes methane reduction over a fossil fuel phaseout.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from Agriculture Dive
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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General Mills teams with grocery giant to expand regenerative agriculture
A collaboration between Ahold Delhaize USA and the consumer food company will support farmers in key growing regions as they transition to practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 19, 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 -
Bank of America closes $205M deal with biofuels producer for clean fuel credits
The financial institution will purchase tax credits generated by the carbon captured at Harvestone Low Carbon Partners’ North Dakota ethanol facility.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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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 -
Big banks pressed to stop financing livestock production over climate concerns
An open letter singles out JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and other institutions for their support of food giants like JBS, saying lending activities undermine the sector’s environmental commitments.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Maple syrup production to ‘bounce back’ after devastating season
After the world's only strategic maple reserve dwindled to a 16-year low, the industry is rebuilding in the face of continued climate challenges.
By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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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 -
Buckwheat in your ice cream? Quinoa in your milk? Sustainable grains emerge as a star ingredient
More companies are incorporating them into their products to enhance the nutrition and sustainability.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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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 -
Mad Markets buys Timeless Seeds to bridge ‘missing middle’ in regenerative ag
The purchase of the organic legume processor kicks off a new venture to connect farmers with CPG buyers.
By Nathan Owens • 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 -
How the EPA plans to protect endangered species from weedkillers
A new framework could require farms near vulnerable habitats to take additional conservation steps. Here's what to know.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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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 -
Opinion
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 -
Farmers Business Network spins off digital grain platform Gradable in ADM joint venture
The company is looking to expand its reach among commodity buyers and growers as new sustainability regulations are set to take effect.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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FDA traceability rule: What food companies must know about looming new requirements
Are you prepared for the new FDA traceability requirements for companies that manufacture, process, or hold food products?
Aug. 19, 2024 -
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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 -
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 -
New initiative aims to solidify carbon removal standards
The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative seeks to provide science-based guidelines for extracting and sequestering carbon dioxide in industries including agriculture.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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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 -
Opinion
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 -
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