India’s FarmDash Platform

India’s FarmDash Platform

Indian farmers have something much better than Amazon Prime. It’s a fast-growing, agritech platform startup called DeHaat. And it does a lot more than just get the products they need to their door. DeHaat just scored $115M in Series D funding, making it India’s...
Big Grain Making Big Bucks

Big Grain Making Big Bucks

The “ABC’s” of big grain agribiz are reaping the benefits of an increased demand for food and renewable fuels generated by loosening COVID restrictions. Here’s how their profits are stacking up: ADM: Archer-Daniels-Midland reported earlier this week that its...
Vilsack Hugs It Out With Mexico

Vilsack Hugs It Out With Mexico

It’s time for some music to corn growers’ ears: After recent farm visits between USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and Mexican Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos, Mexico said it will continue to import GMO corn from the U.S. Mexico is full...
Climate Change & Farming, Cabernet-Style?

Climate Change & Farming, Cabernet-Style?

Higher temperatures. Less water. Wildfire smoke. Climate change is getting the wine industry a little buzzed. Temperatures are an average of 2 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit higher than in 1980, according to weather records. Plus, the major wine regions in the U.S. are...
Fowl News for Turkey Prices

Fowl News for Turkey Prices

With frost on the jack-o-lantern, it’s time to start thinking about the next big American holiday—Thanksgiving. The good: The “turkey shortage” isn’t happening, so you won’t have to give up your holiday bird cold turkey. While finding smaller birds will be slightly...