Cargill Expands Renewable Electricity Portfolio in the Central United States

Cargill is expanding its renewable electricity portfolio in the United States through solar and wind projects in Oklahoma and South Dakota. By focusing on regions where it operates, the company is working to reduce emissions from how food is produced and processed while supporting more resilient and efficient operations.

Cargill has entered into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for 87 megawatts (MW) of wind power from the Sweetland Wind project in South Dakota. The 12.6-year agreement is expected to generate approximately 392,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable electricity annually, supporting a reduction of approximately 162,000 metric tons (MT) of...

Divert and US Cold Convert 2.5M+ Pounds of Unsold Food into Renewable Gas and Fertilizer

Divert, Inc. and United States Cold Storage (US Cold) said a new California partnership has diverted more than 2.5 million pounds of unsold food and beverage products from landfill in its first 15 months, converting the material into renewable natural gas (RNG), fertilizer and recovered water.

After products can’t be sold or donated, US Cold routes them from seven facilities to Divert’s Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility in Turlock, California. There, Divert’s High‑Recovery Depackaging (HRD) and anaerobic digestion process...

President Trump Signs Executive Order Advancing Regenerative Agriculture

On the heels of President Donald J. Trump signing an Executive Order advancing regenerative agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins simultaneously announced a final Regenerative Feedstock Rule, a landmark action that will help farmers voluntarily capture new value from regenerative agricultural practices through biofuel markets.

The announcement builds upon President Trump’s historic record of support for American agriculture and domestic biofuels. From delivering nationwide year-round E15, establishing the highest Renewable Volume Obligations in American history, and extending the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit through...

Smithfield Foods Releases 24th Annual Sustainability Report

Smithfield Foods released its 24th annual sustainability report highlighting the company’s continued progress in animal care, environmental stewardship, food safety and community support.

“Our team delivered meaningful progress against our sustainability targets in 2025, reinforcing our commitment to producing ‘Good food. Responsibly.^®,’” said Shane Smith, president and chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods. “From reducing food waste to investing in animal care and environmental stewardship, we are proud of the impact our teams are making across our operations and local communities.

Key Achievements in 2025