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  Port of Portland shares plan to keep container terminal open

  Oregon’s only ocean container terminal, which is primarily used by agricultural shippers, was in danger of shutting down due to a lack of state funds.

  Supply Chain

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  USDA tightens guidance for use of ‘antibiotic free’ and other meat labels

  The updates are meant to signal the department “will take enforcement action” against producers who make false or misleading claims around how animals are raised.

  Meat

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  Why eggs are becoming expensive again

  Surging consumer demand and continued bird flu challenges across U.S. poultry farms are translating to higher prices at the grocery store.

  Meat

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  How a former agriculture industry exec became CEO of cultivated meat company Meatable

  Jeff “Trip” Tripician is looking to work with the meat industry rather than pitting the two against each other.

  Meat

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  Koch completes controversial $3.6B fertilizer plant acquisition

  The sale was widely panned by lawmakers and agricultural groups, who said it further consolidates the market at the expense of taxpayers.

  Crops

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  Buckwheat in your ice cream? Quinoa in your milk? Sustainable grains emerge as a star ingredient

  More companies are incorporating them into their products to enhance the nutrition and sustainability.

  Crops

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  Tyson Foods appoints new CFO, replacing company heir

  John R. Tyson, who was suspended earlier this summer following a drunk driving incident, is on health leave.

  Meat

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  Agtech seedlings: Google gets into climate smart agriculture with water conservation partnership

  Also in this week's farm technology news: Fresh Del Monte names a head of innovation, and a Deere-backed startup raises $10 million for farm emissions monitoring. 

  Technology

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  Are shoppers’ concerns around food inflation starting to ease?

  While consumers feel they have “more or less control” over their grocery finances, they are still worried about rising food costs, new FMI research found.

  Crops

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  Bird flu vaccine for US dairy cattle is one step closer to reality

  The USDA approved the first safety trial for a vaccine and is working to address potential trade complications that could come with an immunization rollout.

  Meat

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  Mad Markets buys Timeless Seeds to bridge ‘missing middle’ in regenerative ag

  The purchase of the organic legume processor kicks off a new venture to connect farmers with CPG  buyers.

  Crops

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  Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks

  Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.

  Supply Chain

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  Record ag trade deficit to widen in fiscal 2025: USDA

  The latest projections come as farmers experience lower crop prices, driving a decline in export values.

  Crops

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  Smithfield spins off Europe business ahead of potential US listing

  The nation’s largest pork producer said the decision further accelerates “unique growth opportunities for both businesses.”

  Meat

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  Hormel taps former Applegate president to lead retail division

  The appointment of John Ghingo comes as the company plans to double down on its snacking business amid volatility in the turkey sector.

  Meat

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  Western Valley cleared to buy Cargill’s Fresno beef plant, but must provide job protections

  California is requiring the meat producer to operate the facility for at least one year, saying a closure would limit dairy farmer options on where to send their cows.

  Meat

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  USDA awards specialty crop producers $82M to expand markets

  The funding will support research and marketing for producers of fruits, vegetables and nuts as the industry pushes for more farm bill money.

  Crops

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  7-Eleven’s lettuce procurement goes green with indoor farming partnership

  The convenience store chain is partnering with vertical farming company Plenty Unlimited to provide fresh produce for its 1,300 California locations.

  Technology

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  How the EPA plans to protect endangered species from weedkillers

  A new framework could require farms near vulnerable habitats to take additional conservation steps. Here's what to know.

  Crops

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  Canada rail service resumes following government order

  While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.

  Regulations

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  Oxtail was once considered undesirable. Now prices are soaring.

  The bony cut of meat is becoming the latest culinary fad, providing a new potential revenue source for ranchers.

  Meat

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  Canada government moves to end rail shutdown, but disruption threat continues

  Despite a referral for binding arbitration, workers at Canadian National issued a fresh 72-hour strike notice while CPKC has yet to lift an employee lockout.

  Updated Aug. 23, 2024

  Regulations

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  American Vanguard to end global production of Dacthal weedkiller after EPA ban

  The sole U.S. manufacturer of the herbicide is working to remove the product from the market following regulators' determination that DCPA can harm fetal development. 

  Crops

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  Agtech seedlings: US egg producer aims to become first to deploy in-ovo sexing

  Also in this week's farm technology news: Regenerative agriculture company Regrow Ag announces layoffs, and CropX announces plans to integrate its tech with CNH equipment.

  Technology

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  AI could pose risk for food and ag companies

  ADM and other businesses are disclosing potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more essential for growth.

  Technology

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