USDA to Dole Out Climate-Smart Cash

USDA to Dole Out Climate-Smart Cash

On Monday, the USDA shared plans to send more green to farmers growing cleaner, greener pastures. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities is a voluntary, incentive-based program. It’s pushing $1B towards producer-led, diverse pilot projects to curb climate...
Temps Freeze Out Florida Fruit

Temps Freeze Out Florida Fruit

The last week of January brrrrrrought a cold snap to Florida. The record low temperatures damaged many crops and left farmers scrambling to protect them. Crop damage assessment is currently ongoing. A soundbite: “It will take some time to fully understand the...
ADM: Can I Have Flies With That?

ADM: Can I Have Flies With That?

Sometimes we feed our pets better than we feed ourselves, but a new partnership might test that sentiment. And it just might bug you. French flies: France-based InnovaFeed is partnering with Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM) in Illinois to provide some tasty treats to...
Food Chain Meets Blockchain

Food Chain Meets Blockchain

Blockchain technology isn’t just for bitcoin and cryptocurrencies: applying it to food traceability is closer than you think. How close? Try November, when the FDA is scheduled to finish writing the rule requiring the food industry to keep and update records on supply...