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White House unveils guidance on slashing methane, super pollutant emissions
The U.S. is taking new steps to better track and reduce the greenhouse gasses in industries including agriculture.
By Zoya Mirza • July 26, 2024 -
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Judge upholds Massachusetts’ pork animal housing law
Producer Triumph Foods plans to appeal the ruling as industry stakeholders continue to fight confinement standards they say burden farmers and will raise consumer costs.
By Nathan Owens • July 25, 2024 -
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As the sector anxiously awaits a farm bill, producers are expected to take advantage of new opportunities in renewable energy and regenerative agriculture.
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Farmers sound alarm on deteriorating income
Producers, lenders and agricultural experts urged Congress to pass a new farm bill to “head off the economic hemorrhaging.”
By Nathan Owens • July 24, 2024 -
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Cal-Maine eyes egg expansion as bird flu weighs on earnings
The largest U.S. producer is on an acquisition spree as it predicts more consumers will turn to eggs as an affordable source of protein.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 24, 2024 -
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Sixth human case of bird flu in Colorado confirmed
A seventh case is pending confirmation after a worker was exposed to infected chickens at a separate farm in the state.
By Nathan Owens • July 23, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech seedlings: PepsiCo teams with fertilizer maker to cut food emissions in Europe
Also in this week’s farm technology news: Cargill invests $1 million to research methane reduction in cattle, and Syngenta partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to accelerate biologicals development.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 19, 2024 -
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US beef production in decline despite heavier cows
Extra time in the feedlots has increased prices and discouraged meatpackers from raising slaughter rates.
By Nathan Owens • July 18, 2024 -
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USDA invests $110M to expand independent meat and poultry processing
The funding adds to the hundreds of millions of dollars being offered to small producers as part of a Biden administration plan to boost competition.
By Nathan Owens • July 17, 2024 -
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Family ranch becomes first turkey brand to be Regenefied certified
Diestel Family Ranch sourced more than 650 tons of specialty feed and planted more than two miles of trees, grasses and shrubbery to qualify for the certification.
By Nathan Owens • July 16, 2024 -
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China’s WH Group weighs Smithfield listing in US
The plan to take the pork producer public could come under considerable scrutiny from Congress as lawmakers step up action over foreign influence in agriculture.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 16, 2024 -
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A TikTok ban could hurt farm groups’ efforts to reach Gen Z
Meat and dairy industries have poured millions of dollars into promotional campaigns to reach younger audiences.
By Nathan Owens • July 11, 2024 -
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Colorado poultry farm kills 1.8M chickens after bird flu outbreak
The state, which recently reported its first human case tied to dairy cattle, declared a disaster emergency.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 11, 2024 -
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Tyson agrees to sell Georgia poultry complex
The deal with House of Raeford Farms comes after months of cost cutting at the meat and poultry giant, including plant closures and layoffs.
By Nathan Owens • July 10, 2024 -
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Maple Leaf Foods spins off its pork business
The separation will allow the Canadian company to concentrate on its consumer packaged goods while its pork business will operate under a new name and pursue a separate growth strategy.
By Rose Palazzolo • July 9, 2024 -
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Seaboard appoints company insider as president and CEO
Chad Groves took over executive duties July 1 following years of experience leading sales teams in the pork, coffee and seafood sectors.
By Nathan Owens • July 8, 2024 -
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Tyson Foods scales back its antibiotic-free beef pledge
The meat processing giant said last year it would reintroduce antibiotics into some of its chicken products after removing them in 2017.
By Chris Casey • July 8, 2024 -
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Beef prices are high, but that’s not keeping backyard barbecuers away this July 4th
Consumer dollars are going further today for hamburger and steak cuts than they did 10 years ago, a Rabobank analyst says.
By Nathan Owens • July 2, 2024 -
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Why Perdue Farms isn’t giving up on ‘no antibiotics ever’ chicken
The poultry giant tells Agriculture Dive why it's still committed to the label as Tyson Foods and restaurant chains like Chick-fil-A withdraw their policies.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 27, 2024 -
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USDA proposes rule to address ‘unfair practices’ in livestock markets
The guidance would help the department penalize companies that violate the Packers and Stockyards Act.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 26, 2024 -
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US looks to expand meat exports in Central Asia as trade with China slumps
As Uzbekistan agreed to open its market to beef and poultry producers, Kazakhstan said it will certify more U.S. production facilities for export.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 21, 2024 -
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Cargill lays off 178 workers ahead of California meat plant sale
The company last month inked a deal to sell its Fresno meat facility to Central Valley Meat, the state’s largest beef producer.
By Nathan Owens • June 17, 2024 -
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McDonald’s elevates regenerative ag leader to head supply chain
Cesar Piña, who spearheaded the fast-food chain's commitments around soil health and deforestation-free beef, will be responsible for the company’s vast sourcing footprint.
By Philip Neuffer • June 17, 2024 -
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Tyson Foods CFO suspended after arrest for intoxicated driving
This is the second alcohol-related incident for John R. Tyson since taking the executive role less than two years ago.
By Nathan Owens • Updated June 14, 2024 -
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China bans US meat exports from major West Coast logistics facility, disrupting shipping
The trade action has become a pain point for beef, pork and poultry exporters as far away as the Midwest, who rely on the cold storage hub to move goods out of the Port of Oakland.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 13, 2024 -
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Whole Foods broadens quality standards for meat products
The grocer said it is looking to improve accountability and transparency as well as broaden the scope of suppliers it can work with.
By Peyton Bigora • June 13, 2024
