Bloomberg writer Olivia Zaleski reported last week that, “Goldman Sachs Group Inc. participated in a $65 million investment in Ripple Foods Inc., a little-known beverage company that makes a milk-like drink from yellow peas. “The investment, which was led by Euclidean Capital, includes funding from Khosla Ventures, Fall Line Capital and S2G Ventures, a food and agriculture investment… Continue Reading
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Goldman Sachs Invests in Pea Milk Startup
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Start-Ups in China Aim to Copy Tesla’s Success
Financial Times writers Charles Clover and Sherry Fei Ju reported yesterday that, “From Alibaba in e-commerce to Didi Chuxing in ride-hailing, Chinese start-ups have changed the landscape of the global tech industry. And now they are coming for cars. “A handful of China-based fledgling companies have raised hundreds of millions of dollars in venture funding and launched… Continue Reading
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EPA Has Until May 1 to Address Livestock Emissions Reporting Rule
DTN writer Todd Neeley reported yesterday that, “Livestock producers will have until at least May 1 before they are required to report certain emissions to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a federal appeals court ruled on Thursday. “The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted a request the EPA made on Jan. 19… Continue Reading
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USDA Launches Farmers.gov Webpage for Producers
A news release today from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) noted that, “U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today unveiled Farmers.gov, the new interactive one-stop website for producers maintained by the [USDA]. Farmers.gov is now live but will have multiple features added over the coming months to allow agricultural producers to make appointments with… Continue Reading
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Urban Farms Continue Upward Trajectory; Mass-Market Benefits Unrealized
Jonathan Margolis indicated yesterday at The Financial Times Online that, “The basil is ready to harvest. The warm, humid air is sweet with the aroma of herbs ready to give their lives to the glory of pesto, tomato sauces and salads. “Close your eyes and you could be in Umbria. Open them, and you are in… Continue Reading
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EPA Evaluating Year-Round E15 Use
DTN writer Todd Neeley reported yesterday that, “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to look at whether it can approve the use of E15 year-round, EPA’s Administrator Scott Pruitt said on Tuesday during his first appearance before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. “As members of Congress continue to explore possible reform to… Continue Reading
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Nebraska to Follow Federal EPA on Dicamba, Won’t Go as Far as Other States
Barbara Soderlin reported yesterday at the Omaha World-Herald Online that, “Nebraska won’t go as far as other states and ban or limit use of a controversial weedkiller this year. “But farmers here will have to follow new federal restrictions and have special training, or hire someone who has had it, if they want to use… Continue Reading
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Startup Shares Social Media Posts With Financial Representatives
Sarah Hauer reported yesterday at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online that, “If you bought a house, were expecting a child or started a new job, you would most likely share it on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. “What if a financial adviser could see those posts on social networks? Those life events often tie to important financial decisions. “A… Continue Reading
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Midwest Women in Ag Conference Set
A news release last week from Purdue University indicated that, “Presentations by Jason Henderson, director of Purdue Extension, and Katie Dilse, a dynamic motivational speaker noted for her work in the agricultural industry, are among the highlights of the 2018 Midwest Women in Agriculture Conference, Feb. 20-22 at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie. “This… Continue Reading
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Michigan Mega-Farmer Faces Fraud Charges
DTN writer Todd Neeley reported on Friday that, “Michael Stamp, the former owner of Decatur, Michigan-based Stamp Farms LLC, and two of his associates have been indicted on 14 counts of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and making false statements to attain loans and crop insurance, according to an indictment unsealed by a federal district… Continue Reading
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