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Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ DON’T MISS TOMORROW’S AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY NEWS Let Agriculture Dive’s free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at anytime. * Deep Dive * Press Releases * Topics Sign up * Search * Sign up Search * Crops * Meat * Dairy * Technology * Sustainability * Regulations * Supply Chain * Operations Christopher Furlong via Getty Images CHINA SIGNIFICANTLY STEPS UP US GRAIN PURCHASES Soft red winter wheat sales to China have more than quadrupled as the world’s top agricultural importer embarks on a commodity buying spree to supplement rain-damaged crops. Read more ➔ TOP STORIES 1. GUARDIAN AGRICULTURE LAUNCHES COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS FOR CROP SPRAYING DRONES 2. WHY HORMEL IS INVESTING $200M IN ITS SUPPLY CHAIN 3. BASF TO RUN AGRICULTURAL UNIT AS SEPARATE BUSINESS 4. DRAFT TEXT OF COP28 AGREEMENT LEAVES FOOD OFF THE TABLE 5. Deep Dive HOW FARMS BECAME THE LATEST BATTLEGROUND IN US-CHINA RELATIONS THE LATEST * * Sean Gallup via Getty Images THE BIGGEST FOOD SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGES AT COP28, FROM BEZOS TO JBS Food companies commit millions of dollars to tackle methane and advance regenerative agriculture, while governments prioritize farming in climate action plans. Here are the highlights from the U.N. climate summit in Dubai. Crops * Retrieved from Aigen on December 04, 2023 Deep Dive 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. Technology * Provided by Canadian National CN TO BUY IOWA NORTHERN RAILWAY AS US BIOFUELS MARKET BOOMS The railroad is handling increased grain volumes as more shippers choose to send their products to Midwest processing facilities. Crops * Courtesy of Schnuck Markets 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. Crops * * Sean Gallup via Getty Images US AGENCIES UNVEIL COLLABORATIVE FOOD WASTE PREVENTION STRATEGY AT COP28 The Biden administration will continue supporting on-farm anaerobic digestion and composting programs as part of a “whole of government approach” to slash food loss in half by 2030. Sustainability * Justin Sullivan via Getty Images LOWERING CROP INSURANCE SUBSIDIES FOR LARGE FARMS COULD SAVE MILLIONS, WATCHDOG FINDS The report comes as agriculture leaders in Congress look for ways to free up new funding for the next farm bill. Regulations * Justin Sullivan via Getty Images US CHEESE CONSUMPTION IN 2022 WAS WHEY UP Consumers are eating more dairy than ever, even as milk demand reaches an all-time low. Dairy * Permission granted by www.JessicaYurinko.com US FOOD WASTE PACT LAUNCHES WITH REFED, WALMART, DEL MONTE, OTHERS Companies across the food supply chain have agreed to cut food loss and waste by collaborating on data sharing and best practices. Sustainability * * Courtesy of Darigold DARIGOLD CEO STEPS DOWN Board Chairman Allan Huttema will take over as interim chief executive as the dairy co-op is in the midst of a company-wide transformation to become a global ingredients provider. Dairy * Sean Gallup via Getty Images 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. Meat * Chris Jackson via Getty Images OVER 130 COUNTRIES SIGN COP28 PLEDGE TO INTEGRATE FOOD INTO CLIMATE ACTION Notably absent from the list of signatories is India, which has said it will refuse to sign on to any agreement that could compromise food security. Sustainability * Retrieved from Generate Upcycle on December 01, 2023 GENERATE UPCYCLE THREATENS TO CLOSE ANAEROBIC DIGESTER OVER MICHIGAN PERMITTING CHANGES The company may shutter its 150,000-ton-per-year Fremont Regional Digester this month if it’s required to obtain a groundwater permit for its liquid digestate, which has been marketed as a fertilizer. Dairy * Scott Olson via Getty Images FARM INCOME TO FALL 17% FROM LAST YEAR’S RECORD HIGHS With commodity prices declining and expenses rising, the USDA expects the agriculture sector to see significant profit declines in 2023. Operations * Chris Jackson via Getty Images Opinion 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. Technology * Getty via Getty Images DANONE PARTNERS ON $200M+ ACCELERATOR TO REDUCE METHANE The yogurt producer is the first corporate sponsor of the Global Methane Hub’s program, which will fund research for solutions that address livestock’s effect on emissions. Crops * Courtesy of Tyson Foods 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. Meat * Scott Olson via Getty Images USDA EXTENDS TRIAL FOR INCREASED LINE SPEEDS AT PORK PLANTS The agency’s “time-limited trial” will continue to give experts enough time to design a study to evaluate the impact of faster operations on worker safety. Meat * Courtesy of Hormel TURKEY DRAGS DOWN HORMEL EARNINGS AMID INFLATION, BIRD FLU HEADWINDS In the company’s earnings call, CEO Jim Snee signaled caution ahead of the new year, projecting a decline in sales as consumers cut back on spending. Meat * Mark Hirsch via Getty Images 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. Technology * Sean Gallup via Getty Images FOOD SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION ON THE MENU AT COP28 Agriculture will be central to climate talks for the first time as the UN pushes nations to tackle farming’s toll on the environment. Sustainability * Brandon Bell via Getty Images NESTLÉ, KRAFT PREVAIL IN EGG PRODUCER PRICE-FIXING CASE An Illinois federal jury found Cal-Maine and other producers liable for limiting supply between 2004 and 2008 in an effort to drive up costs. Meat * Retrieved from Alyssa Whitcraft via Arizona State University on November 27, 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. Technology * Mario Tama via Getty Images CARGILL ACCELERATES EFFORTS TO END DEFORESTATION IN SOUTH AMERICA AS EU REGULATIONS LOOM One of the world’s largest commodities traders is moving up its timeline to eliminate land use conversion from supply chains in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Crops * Courtesy of Upside Foods 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. Technology * Justin Sullivan via Getty Images 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%. Technology More stories GET THE FREE NEWSLETTER Subscribe to Agriculture Dive for top news, trends & analysis Email: * Select user consent: By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Sign up A valid email address is required. Please select at least one newsletter. MOST POPULAR 1. Guardian Agriculture launches commercial operations for crop spraying drones 2. 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