PepsiCo and Cargill Partner to Promote Regenerative Practices in Iowa

PepsiCo and Cargill partner to promote regenerative practices in Iowa

PepsiCo and Cargill have announced plans to expand sustainable farming practices on 240,000 acres of Iowa cropland by 2030.

PepsiCo and Cargill partner to promote regenerative practices in Iowa • Iowa Capital Dispatch

A farmer plants soybeans into a cover cropped field. (Photo by Brandon O'Connor/NRCS)PepsiCo and Cargill have announced plans to expand sustainable farming practices on 240,000 acres of Iowa cropland by 2030.  The brands will partner with Practical Farmers of Iowa, which will give technical and financial support to farmers as they implement practices like cover crops, reduced tillage and steps to reduce nitrogen application on their operations. …

Novella & Metaphor Foods Collaborate to Innovate Cell-Based Natural Preservatives

Novella and Metaphor Foods have announced a strategic partnership to bring cell-based natural preservatives to the commercial market, marking a significant advancement in sustainable food technology. The collaboration aims to leverage cutting-edge cellular agriculture techniques to develop preservatives that are both effective and environmentally friendly, addressing growing consumer demand for clean-label and natural ingredients. This initiativ…

PepsiCo and Cargill collaborate to empower farmers by advancing sustainable agriculture

PepsiCo and Cargill on July 15 announced a strategic collaboration to advance regenerative agriculture practices across 240,000 acres from 2025 through 2030.

Walnut Field Day: Using On-Farm Research To Guide Nutrient Reduction & Soil Health Strategies

Practical Farmers of Iowa will host a Field Day on Tuesday, July 29th from 9 a.m. - noon at the Von Holten Farms, 29053 1500 East St. in Walnut, IL. Read the full story: Walnut Field Day: Using On-Farm Research To Guide Nutrient Reduction & Soil Health Strategies

Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) grants boost biodiesel access at Iowa fuel retailers | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

At its first meeting of the new fiscal year, the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) awarded $1,124,750 in grants to support biofuel expansion across Iowa. The funding will assist 20 retail sites in adding B11 biodiesel and 4 sites in adding E15. “We are pleased to see more retailers making B11 biodiesel blends available to their customers,” said Monte Shaw, Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA). “Iowa is a l