Frozen Coffee – It’s Not What You Think

Frozen Coffee – It’s Not What You Think

Iced coffee picked up a new meaning last week, and not in a good way. Early in the morning on July 20, air temperatures across Brazil’s coffee belt settled at an icy 29 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s the coldest temperature the region has seen since 1994. And just like...
Senators Take Aim at Corn Ethanol

Senators Take Aim at Corn Ethanol

Corn growers be like, “What just happened here?” A few short weeks after a bullish outlook on the future of ethanol, new legislation now has the corn industry feeling a little sheepish. Refresher: Amid court setbacks less than a month ago that nixed year-round E15...
Forecast Recognition

Forecast Recognition

Iron Man might just have become Climate Man. Robert Downey, Jr.’s venture fund was one of several to take part in a $12M Series A round for forecast-focused startup ClimateAi. The new tech tool aims to help make agriculture more profitable and food systems more...

Animal Ag Serious About Sustainability

Twelve American meat, poultry, dairy, and animal feed and ingredient companies solemnly swear they are up to no good good for the animal protein industry. The companies formed the first joint initiative of its kind, the Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and...
The West’s Insect Issue

The West’s Insect Issue

The Western U.S. is facing a drought dilemma of biblical proportions: grasshopper plagues. In large swaths of Oregon, Montana, and Wyoming, as well as some areas of Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Nebraska, the native insects are appearing on the heels of a dry...