Agriculture Dive - Latest Newshttps://www.agriculturedive.com/news/Agriculture news for industry leaders. Covering technology, environmental regulations, labor, global trade, manufacturing, supply chain issues, commodities, and more.en-usFri, 20 Sep 2024 12:38:32 -0400Tyson sued over ‘climate smart’ beef and other ‘greenwashing’ claimshttps://www.agriculturedive.com/news/tyson-sued-over-climate-smart-beef-greenwashing-claims-environmental-working-group/727666/<p>The meat company&rsquo;s sustainability commitments are deceiving consumers, according to the Environmental Working Group.</p>Nathan OwensFri, 20 Sep 2024 12:38:32 -0400https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/tyson-sued-over-climate-smart-beef-greenwashing-claims-environmental-working-group/727666/Agtech seedlings: University of Kentucky to herd cattle with droneshttps://www.agriculturedive.com/news/agtech-seedlings-cattle-drones-s2g-rural-broadband-cropx-nitrogen-fertilizer/727657/<figure><div><img src="https://www.agriculturedive.com/imgproxy/0FIHe6jr_s1RaYEFZxFEVIZ4dKqcW1K6mal83YkDDH0/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/bG9jYWw6Ly8vZGl2ZWltYWdlL0NhdHRsZURyb25lX01CLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>In other farm technology news: Farm management platform CropX acquires a nitrogen-sensing startup, and S2G Ventures invests to expand rural broadband.</p>Sarah ZimmermanFri, 20 Sep 2024 12:01:00 -0400https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/agtech-seedlings-cattle-drones-s2g-rural-broadband-cropx-nitrogen-fertilizer/727657/Fed cuts interest rates for first time since 2020. What does it mean for ag?https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/fed-cuts-main-rate-by-half-point-voices-confidence-inflation-falling/727589/<figure><div><img src="https://www.agriculturedive.com/imgproxy/J7Pq3pQZ6NZHWqt27QpGrbQ2x_Hcou0wndFsm8hSnpQ/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/bG9jYWw6Ly8vZGl2ZWltYWdlL0dldHR5SW1hZ2VzLTE5NzU3NzY1NjFfMS5qcGc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>Lower rates could provide farms with some financial relief and potentially boost prospects for U.S. exports.</p>Jim Tyson and Sarah ZimmermanFri, 20 Sep 2024 10:46:00 -0400https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/fed-cuts-main-rate-by-half-point-voices-confidence-inflation-falling/727589/Agriculture set to take center stage at COP29https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/climate-summit-un-cop29-agriculture-methane-priorities/727518/<figure><div><img src="https://www.agriculturedive.com/imgproxy/MBIUoYn55c5AnhILCHZW0Dkk8zawPrv4zS3Gu3Ydnq0/g:nowe:1014:185/c:6552:3701/rs:fill:1600:900:1/bG9jYWw6Ly8vZGl2ZWltYWdlL0dldHR5SW1hZ2VzLTIxNTAxMDA5MDguanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>The host country for the upcoming U.N. climate summit released a list of priorities that emphasizes methane reduction over a fossil fuel phaseout.</p>Sarah ZimmermanThu, 19 Sep 2024 11:30:00 -0400https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/climate-summit-un-cop29-agriculture-methane-priorities/727518/Confusion persists with food traceability rule as compliance date nearshttps://www.agriculturedive.com/news/food-traceability-rule-FDA-TLC-warehouse-management-perishables/726981/<figure><div><img src="https://www.agriculturedive.com/imgproxy/WdOxEqLw6LV1qFLZq1LTa2rpusTBWOyYxc9Q6aE5TPo/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/bG9jYWw6Ly8vZGl2ZWltYWdlL0dyYWluX0Jvd2xzLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>From reporting metrics to how the FDA investigation process works, major questions loom for industries impacted by the rule, a new report found.</p>Catherine Douglas MoranThu, 19 Sep 2024 10:41:00 -0400https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/food-traceability-rule-FDA-TLC-warehouse-management-perishables/726981/General Mills teams with grocery giant to expand regenerative agriculturehttps://www.agriculturedive.com/news/general-mills-teams-with-Ahold-Delhaize-to-reduce-emissions-wheat-oats-Kansas-Canada/727495/<figure><div><img src="https://www.agriculturedive.com/imgproxy/ACw4Y_GFR_878T_KSnLz32l0WL3flON1HjkMpvUwQOA/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/bG9jYWw6Ly8vZGl2ZWltYWdlL0dldHR5SW1hZ2VzLTEzODg3NjkwNjZfQ0FZQUwxWC5qcGc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>A collaboration&nbsp;between&nbsp;Ahold Delhaize USA and the consumer food company&nbsp;will support farmers&nbsp;in key growing regions as they transition to&nbsp;practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.</p>Nathan OwensThu, 19 Sep 2024 10:18:04 -0400https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/general-mills-teams-with-Ahold-Delhaize-to-reduce-emissions-wheat-oats-Kansas-Canada/727495/JBS unlocks renewable gas production at US beef and poultry plantshttps://www.agriculturedive.com/news/jbs-unlocks-renewable-gas-production-at-us-beef-and-poultry-plants/727372/<figure><div><img src="https://www.agriculturedive.com/imgproxy/_voqmOFcoOEE0NbsXFtbxdInoMDGmozfXzIfjOSyn3k/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/bG9jYWw6Ly8vZGl2ZWltYWdlL0dldHR5SW1hZ2VzLTEyMzMyMjQyNjguanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>With help from GreenGasUSA&rsquo;s on-site systems, the Brazil-based meat giant plans to transform methane from its wastewater streams into sustainable fuel.</p>Nathan OwensWed, 18 Sep 2024 11:41:33 -0400https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/jbs-unlocks-renewable-gas-production-at-us-beef-and-poultry-plants/727372/Bayer and other seed giants defeat farmer price-fixing lawsuithttps://www.agriculturedive.com/news/bayer-corteva-syngenta-farmer-price-fixing-lawsuit-dismissed/727364/<figure><div><img src="https://www.agriculturedive.com/imgproxy/jUwXHAe3BkManwtgdgTNhwqZFt750pAMU17Clqs6GLg/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/bG9jYWw6Ly8vZGl2ZWltYWdlL0dldHR5SW1hZ2VzLTEwMjUwOTQyMjIuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>A judge dismissed claims that&nbsp;agricultural chemical companies such as Syngenta and Corteva purposefully avoided e-commerce sites as a tactic to skirt price competition.</p>Sarah ZimmermanWed, 18 Sep 2024 11:32:00 -0400https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/bayer-corteva-syngenta-farmer-price-fixing-lawsuit-dismissed/727364/EPA says it has no obligation to regulate PFAS in biosolid fertilizershttps://www.agriculturedive.com/news/epa-pfas-biosolids-lawsuit-fertilizer-farm-texas/727256/<figure><div><img src="https://www.agriculturedive.com/imgproxy/ke0q2_28yleZqU-Q6HYX9o7ZCUMfX9pOtsezlBA0LGo/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/bG9jYWw6Ly8vZGl2ZWltYWdlL0dldHR5SW1hZ2VzLTQ3NDYxMTMyMy5qcGc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>The agency filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Texas farmers who&nbsp;allege&nbsp;they&rsquo;ve been harmed by contamination from &ldquo;forever chemicals&rdquo; after spreading sewage sludge&nbsp;on agricultural land.</p>Jacob WallaceWed, 18 Sep 2024 10:41:00 -0400https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/epa-pfas-biosolids-lawsuit-fertilizer-farm-texas/727256/Organic milk production has soared despite volatile profit marginshttps://www.agriculturedive.com/news/organic-milk-production-has-soared-despite-volatile-profit-margins/727251/<figure><div><img src="https://www.agriculturedive.com/imgproxy/pR2ibwMg7gG76sni-_IoSvAyUpwbBjYrvomPWUkuUsQ/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/bG9jYWw6Ly8vZGl2ZWltYWdlL0dldHR5SW1hZ2VzLTE0NjUzNzI5My5qcGc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>Rising feed and operational costs are outweighing strong returns for organic dairy farmers.</p>Nathan OwensTue, 17 Sep 2024 12:29:53 -0400https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/organic-milk-production-has-soared-despite-volatile-profit-margins/727251/