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East Coast port strike averted after tentative deal reached
The agreement comes a week before a previous agreement was set to expire, allaying concerns of supply chain disruptions at major shipping hubs.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Deep Dive
5 agriculture trends to watch in 2025
It could be a tumultuous year for farmers with experts predicting low commodity prices, extreme weather events and changes in food policy to reshape industry priorities.
By Sarah Zimmerman , Nathan Owens • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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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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Shippers urge deal to avert East Coast port strike as deadline looms
Worker contracts will expire again on Jan. 15, prompting fears of supply chain disruption acorss industries including agriculture.
By Alejandra Carranza , Philip Neuffer • Jan. 8, 2025 -
Smithfield Foods files for public offering on US stock exchange
The proposed listing comes amid pricing pressures in the pork industry and mounting public scrutiny over the agriculture industry's ties to China.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 7, 2025 -
Smithfield sells hogs to supplier HD3 Farms
The move offloads 28,000 pigs to newly established company VisionAg Hog Production, which will operate as an independent producer.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 3, 2025 -
Farm bill extended in last minute funding deal: What to know
The final agreement is set to provide farmers with $10 billion in one-time economic payments to offset income losses.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 21, 2024 -
Will there be another East Coast port strike in January? Experts weigh in.
Industry observers have differing views on the likelihood of a strike, which would add to the logistics hurdles shippers are already facing.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 20, 2024 -
The biggest agriculture layoffs in 2024
Rising costs and weak demand forced Deere, Tyson and others to make significant job cuts to better position themselves for the future.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 20, 2024 -
USDA allocates $165M to protect livestock from New World screwworm
The U.S. paused cattle imports from Mexico as the flesh-eating insect that has ravaged livestock in South America moves north.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 19, 2024 -
USDA to strengthen oversight of meat plants after listeria recalls
The Food Safety and Inspection Service said it will prioritize in-depth food safety reviews at ready-to-eat meat and poultry facilities, as well as other steps to protect public health.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2024 -
Sausage maker cited by OSHA three years in a row
Dean Sausage Co.'s latest safety and hazard violations at its Alabama meat processing facility led to $103,000 in fines.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 18, 2024 -
Another farm bill extension is inevitable. But can farmers still get economic relief?
House Republicans proposed $10 billion in one-time payments to offset financial losses in the agricultural sector.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 18, 2024 -
Jackfruit rises in popularity as plant-based meat alternative
The hefty, meaty fruit native to South Asia is gaining traction among consumers and CPGs.
By Jesse Klein • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Agtech seedlings: First US egg producer adopts technology to avoid killing male chicks
Also in this week's farm technology news: Gene-edited salmon company AquaBounty shuts down, and Syngenta's partnership with Enko reaches a milestone in discovering sustainable weed control.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 13, 2024 -
Farm conservation funding hit a record high in 2024. A majority of farmers still got nothing.
Close to two-thirds of applicants for the USDA’s flagship climate programs were rejected despite increased investment from the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2024 -
Here are the farm expenses that increased the most in 2024
While prices of feed, fertilizer and pesticides are expected to decline, farmers are forecast to spend more on labor and taxes.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 11, 2024 -
Butterball to shutter Arkansas turkey plant, lay off 180 workers
The closure adds to a wave of layoffs in the agriculture industry as weaker sales continue to hurt profits across the sector.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 10, 2024 -
Smithfield to sell 150K hogs in deal with Murphy Family Ventures
The agreement re-establishes the contract grower as an independent producer while further reducing the pork giant's livestock footprint.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 6, 2024 -
Ahold Delhaize delays move to cage-free eggs
The grocer chain expects to fully transition to the more humane variety of the product in the U.S. by 2032 — seven years later than its previous target.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Tyson closes 3 meat plants, lays off 1K workers
The food giant plans to shutter its 328,000-square-foot facility in Emporia, Kansas, as well as two cheesesteak factories in Philadelphia.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 4, 2024 -
What to do if immigration agents come to your jobsite
The incoming Trump administration has promised to step up workplace raids. Here’s how to prepare.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Cargill cuts 5% of global workforce after profits decline
The move, which will affect approximately 8,000 jobs, comes as the world's largest private company plans to streamline operations in the face of lower crop prices and challenges in beef.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 4, 2024 -
US agriculture has the potential to be greenhouse gas negative. Here’s how.
The biggest opportunity to reduce emissions is also one of the easiest for farmers, according to a new study.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 3, 2024 -
Smithfield owner WH Group asks shareholders to approve US spinoff
The Chinese pork producer's proposal to list shares comes amid growing scrutiny in Washington around China's influence over American agriculture.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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