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East Coast port labor talks spark shipper contingency plans
The current six-year contract for workers is set to expire on Sept. 30, prompting fears of potential supply chain delays.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 28, 2024 -
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Agtech seedlings: BASF looks to the stars for digital farm tools | Agco Ventures makes first investment
Also in this week's farm technology news: Cox Farms' partner is expanding its indoor farming footprint, while Nature’s Miracle’s greenhouse tech merger deal collapses four days after it was signed.
By Agriculture Dive staff • May 24, 2024 -
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Meatable appoints beef industry veteran as CEO
Jeff "Trip" Tripician joins from Grass Fed Farms as the cultivated meat sector looks to overcome mounting consumer resistance and state bans.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 23, 2024 -
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OpinionBrands need a new model of sustainability. Here’s how we can flip the script
Companies need to shift their focus from selling to doing, writes Kenny Fahey, president and CEO of Leading Harvest.
By Kenny Fahey • May 23, 2024 -
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Second US dairy farm worker tests positive for bird flu
The CDC says the risk to the general public remains low, but underscored the importance of precautions for farmhands.
By Nathan Owens • May 22, 2024 -
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Major US egg producer lays off hundreds after bird flu outbreak
Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch is cutting positions in Michigan, where the virus has accelerated both in poultry and dairy cattle.
By Nathan Owens • May 22, 2024 -
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California mushroom workers forced to live in moldy, insect-ridden conditions: DOL
A disgruntled employee’s fatal shooting of seven other workers at the two Half Moon Bay farms in January 2023 spurred a federal investigation.
By Emilie Shumway • May 22, 2024 -
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Deere lays off nearly 200 additional Iowa workers as tractor giant slows production
The farm machinery manufacturer has notified 500 employees about job cuts from its Waterloo operations since late March.
By Nathan Owens • May 21, 2024 -
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Deere lowers outlook as equipment sales slow due to declining farm income
The company is cutting production as high interest rates, weather volatility and other factors weigh on demand for tractors and lawnmowers.
By Nathan Owens • May 17, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech seedlings: Fresh Del Monte to manufacture biofertilizer from pineapple waste
Also in this week's farm technology news: FarmRaise introduces a platform for companies to manage agricultural sustainability programs, and FMC taps AI to accelerate product discovery.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 17, 2024 -
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OSHA heat standard clears regulatory hurdle
As rulemaking progresses, the Department of Labor said it will prioritize heat-related inspections in agricultural industries that employ H-2A workers.
By Zachary Phillips • May 17, 2024 -
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Cattle rebuilding unlikely as high interest rates and costs stick around
Despite improving pasture conditions, farmers continue to sell off their herds, pushing up prices and compressing margins for meat giants like Tyson Foods.
By Nathan Owens • May 16, 2024 -
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Mass Energy Works, Clean Energy Fuels to build 9 dairy digesters in $130M venture
The agreement is set to produce an estimated 4 million gallons of renewable natural gas from cattle manure per year.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 16, 2024 -
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Bayer details layoffs as company shake-up continues
The reduction of 1,500 roles in the first quarter is part of CEO Bill Anderson’s plan to shrink Bayer’s bureaucracy and “radically realign” its culture.
By Delilah Alvarado • May 16, 2024 -
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How dairy farms should interpret CDC guidance on bird flu
Farmers should not see the agency’s biosecurity recommendations as a “one-size-fits-all” solution, a veterinarian and public health expert said.
By Nathan Owens • May 15, 2024 -
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Geomagnetic storm scrambles tractor navigation systems
The massive solar storm that splashed the northern lights across the sky disrupted farming operations at the peak of planting season.
By S.L. Fuller , Sarah Zimmerman • May 15, 2024 -
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Grass-fed beef demand is on the rise. Can supply keep up?
Although consumer appetite for the label is increasing, cost constraints and environmental questions have prevented a production expansion.
By S.L. Fuller , Sarah Zimmerman • May 14, 2024 -
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Deere lays off 34 more workers in Illinois
Hundreds of factory workers across the Midwest have lost their jobs in recent months as the company adjusts to declining equipment demand.
By Nathan Owens • May 14, 2024 -
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US to spend $200M on bird flu fight, including dairy farm compensation
The investment comes as public health experts raise concerns that the government isn’t doing enough to track the virus and prevent it from spreading to humans.
By Nathan Owens • May 13, 2024 -
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Ferrero unwraps first chocolate factory in North America
The confectionery manufacturer also recently invested in Oregon’s hazelnut growers as it seeks to expand its presence in the U.S.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 13, 2024 -
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Daisy Brand to build $626M Iowa dairy plant
The 750,000-square facility in Boone, Iowa, will initially employ more than 100 workers.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 10, 2024 -
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Cargill sells California beef plant to Central Valley Meat
The state's largest beef producer aims to retain as many of the Fresno facility's 880 employees as possible.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 10, 2024 -
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CDC recommends face masks to protect farmworkers from bird flu
The agency is asking states to make personal protection equipment available as more information comes to light about the transmission of the virus.
By Nathan Owens • May 9, 2024 -
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Tyson Foods posts mixed earnings as chicken shows momentum
Executives issued a cautious outlook for the rest of the fiscal year due to higher commodity costs and demand uncertainty.
By Nathan Owens • May 7, 2024 -
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Produce farms will need to test water for contamination in long-awaited food safety rule
The update aims to better address potential pathogen contamination before fruits and vegetables are harvested.
By Nathan Owens • May 6, 2024
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