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How RFK Jr could shake up the food industry
Trump’s health secretary pick is expected to work to eliminate processed foods from school lunches and push for the removal of dyes from cereals and other items.
By David Silverberg • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Record agriculture trade deficit expected to keep growing
The gap between farm imports and exports is expected to surpass $45 billion in fiscal year 2025, according to an updated USDA outlook.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams.
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Koch Foods invests over $145M to expand and ‘rehab’ Mississippi chicken plant
Tyson and other competitors have leaned into automating their operations to increase output and productivity.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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US suspends Mexico cattle imports after New World screwworm detected
The United States has relied on livestock from the country as ranchers struggle to rebuild depleted cattle herds.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
Farmers have worked to increase exports to both countries in recent years, and new duties could upend those gains.
By Philip Neuffer , Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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US pork exports to Dominican Republic surge amid spread of African Swine Fever
The country is importing record amounts of pork as the disease impacts close to 30% of domestic supply.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA
The conservative lawyer is CEO of right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute, which is poised to exert enormous influence in the president-elect's second term.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Trump’s tariff plan is likely to raise grocery prices, economists say
U.S. reliance on food and beverage imports has grown over the years and could be significantly exposed to new duties under the president-elect’s plan.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Turkey could be upstaged by other meats this Thanksgiving: CoBank
The popular holiday item faces tightened supply and lower demand than in previous years, the cooperative bank said in a report.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Smithfield pays $2M to settle child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant
Children between the ages of 14 and 17 were employed at a processing facility, with most working after 9 p.m., according to a two-year state audit.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Trump taps ‘border czar’ who promised worksite immigration enforcement
The choice of Tom Homan comes after Trump conducted workplace raids during his first term, including at seven Mississippi poultry plants.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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McDonald’s and Syngenta team up to create a more sustainable hamburger
The fast-food giant and meat supplier Lopez Foods will pay farmers to use Syngenta's Enogen corn to drive feed efficiencies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Cargill employee’s ransomware attack and discrimination claims dismissed
The decision is also a victory for UKG, whom the employee sued separately for privacy violation allegations stemming from a 2021 ransomware attack.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Tyson more than doubles profits after building ‘stronger chicken business’
Strong demand and operational efficiencies have boosted the meat giant's sales despite ongoing challenges from tighter cattle supplies.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Farmer confidence in the economy unexpectedly rebounds, surprising ag economists
Ahead of the election, producers expressed more optimism about their financial prospects in 2025 even as forecasts predict a decline in farm income.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Small cuts to beef production in wealthier nations could remove years of carbon emissions, study shows
Eliminating as little as 13% of total production could remove the same amount of total greenhouse gasses emitted over the past three years.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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California voters reject ban on ‘factory farming’
A proposal to phase out large livestock operations in a major agricultural county failed.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Pilgrim’s Pride reports $8M in Helene losses
Along with production setbacks, CEO Fabio Sandri said farm communities were “severely impacted,” citing electrical issues and significant housing damages.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Bird flu detected in pig for first time in US, raising concerns from experts
The recent development is worrisome as swine promote virus mutations that could more easily infect humans, an epidemiologist said.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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4 charts examining grocery inflation
While high retail prices are a hot topic among consumers and politicians, the annual rate of food-at-home prices has held steady at about 1%.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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US dietary guidelines could recommend Americans eat less meat and potatoes. Expect a food fight.
Beef groups slammed recommendations for consumers to increase their protein intake via beans, peas and lentils, calling the proposal “unhinged.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Happy Egg merges with regenerative producer to scale sustainable farming practices
The merger with Egg Innovations further enhances the company’s ability to meet growing consumer demand for climate-friendly and humanely-raised offerings.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Meat sales surge, led by fresh beef
Pork and turkey also saw growth as more consumers dined at home.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Pilgrim’s Pride reports slow progress on sustainability
The poultry giant acknowledged it may not be able to achieve its net-zero goals as parent company JBS faces pressure to improve its climate record.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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McDonald’s rules out beef as source of E. coli outbreak
The fast food chain will stop buying onions from a facility operated by supplier Taylor Farms after the ingredient was identified as the likely source of contamination.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 28, 2024
