Tag: organic

How will Covid-19 impact the US organic food sector? Mercaris weighs in

April 16, 2020

Mercaris, an organic and non-GMO trading platform and data service, thinks Covid-19 brings market risks as well as unique opportunities.

Yogurt maker Stonyfield wants to use data, not certification, to prove environmental benefit of its practices

January 31, 2020

Stonyfield is partnering on OpenTEAM, a multi-stakeholder project and software platform enabling increased connectivity among digital tools and specific recommendations for things farmers can do to improve soil health on their farm.

BRIEF: Terramera increases Series B to $48.5m with Canada’s ArcTern

January 28, 2020

This is ArcTern’s fourth investment from its $200 million Fund II but appears to be its first in agtech beyond a bet on ethanol production.

Regen Ag Renegades: Rodale’s new CEO on reclaiming organic with new ‘Regenerative Organic’ label

December 5, 2019

Rodale is staking claim to the word regenerative with its new label and returning to organic’s original fundamental goals: soil, welfare, and social justice.

The second generation of vertical farming is approaching. Here’s why it’s important.

November 4, 2019

As vertical farming moves into its next phase where operating expenses are dropping, Boaz Toledano writes that it will be able to compete with the industry organic industry.

Terramera raises $45m Series B on mission to reduce chemical use in ag by 80%

September 5, 2019

Karn Manhas, CEO of Terramera, believes organic input products could soon be as effective if not more effective than damaging chemicals used today.

Is General Mills the only one putting its money where its mouth is on sustainability?

August 21, 2019

The major CPG company has already invested millions in helping farmers understand and adopt regenerative agriculture principles and is now focusing on reducing pesticide use in its supply chain after studies revealed glyphosate residue in 21 of its products.

Grain Place Foundation Field Day

July 13, 2019

Join us for the Grain Place Foundation’s annual Field Day on Saturday, July 13, at the Grain Place Farm in Marquette, Nebraska. Bringing together organic

Big Food and Non-Profits Are Promoting Organic Conversion, So Why Aren’t There More Organic-Focused Technologies?

February 21, 2019

There’s a compelling case for grain farmers to convert to organic, and agtech can help, but few digital startups are serving the organic farming community.

Ostara Raises $11m Co-Led by Wheatsheaf & Acquires Multiform Harvest for Wastewater-to-Fertilizer Tech

January 7, 2019

Ostara, a nutrient management solutions company, has closed a new round of equity financing co-led by existing investors VantagePoint Capital Partners and the food-focused European family office Wheatsheaf Group.

Changing Consumer Preferences Will Impact The Farm

October 22, 2018

Falling behind the times can be detrimental to a business. This is especially true for farming, where changing consumer preferences can affect what growers produce and how they operate their farms, writes Remi Schmaltz.

Farmers Business Network Invests in AgriSecure to Help Farmers Transition to Organic

July 11, 2018

AgriSecure provides whole farm and field level budget planning & execution, organic farming expertise including training and coaching, certification and recordkeeping, and help with crop marketing.

Ag Industry Brief: USDA Approves CRISPR-Edited Food While Bucking NOSB Recommendations, more

April 6, 2018

The USDA makes multiple impactful rulings while Food System 6 Accelerator chooses a new cohort and BayWa announces an agtech competition in this week’s brief.

What Does the Amazon, Whole Foods Deal Mean to an Organic Farmer in the Hudson Valley?

November 20, 2017

McEnroe Farm is a 1,200-acre organic farm in the Hudson Valley of New York state. We spoke to organic farmer Erich McEnroe about the challenges his farm faces and how he views new technology.

What do Indoor Farming CEOs Think of Hydroponics Organic Approval?

November 8, 2017

Plenty CEO, Bowery CEO, and AeroFarms CEO weigh in on NOSB’s decision to reject a proposal that would disallow hydroponic and aquaponic farms from being certified organic.

Ag Industry Brief: USDA Votes to Allow Organic Certification for Hydroponics, Plenty Heads to Seattle, New Monsanto Partnership, more

November 3, 2017

The USDA’s National Organics Standards Board (NOSB) has ruled that hydroponic, but not aeroponic, farms can continue to be certified organic in an 8-7 vote that has divided the indoor and outdoor farming communities.