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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 -
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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 -
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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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California declares state of emergency over bird flu
The declaration will provide additional funding to support response efforts after 641 dairies had cows that tested positive for the virus.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Taylor Farms invests in European fruit and vegetable processor
The North American salad giant is collaborating with Hessing after struggling with food recalls in the U.S.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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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 -
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Dole pushes back at plan for landfill near Hawai’i pineapple plantation
The produce giant said it was worried the proposal could impact farming operations in the state.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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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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Biogas investment tax credit finalized with favorable language for RNG
The final rule clarifies who can participate in a lucrative credit program for clean energy investments. Developers are expected to rush to qualify before the end of the year.
By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Post Holdings egg business impacted by bird flu as prices rise
Michael Foods lost 4.5 million birds from a third-party facility, adding to a large uptick in cases across U.S. poultry operations over the past few months.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech 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 -
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SNAP to drive growth in food, beverage sales throughout 2025: report
Households participating in the food assistance program spend 32% more per person compared to non-SNAP consumers, Circana data shows.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Judge blocks rule strengthening protections for temporary farmworkers nationwide
The regulation, which grants organizing and safety protections to H-2A visa holders, had already been overturned in a number of states.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Large farms most likely to use precision agriculture: report
Nearly 70% of large-scale farms use technology such as yield monitors and autosteering systems to help with their daily operations, according to a USDA survey.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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OpinionWhere is the food tech sector headed? Cocoa and coffee alternatives provide a clue
As alternatives to commodities gain traction, companies can create opportunities for investment in both alternative and incumbent solutions, the head of climate tech at J.P. Morgan writes.
By Kelly Belcher • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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US to test national milk supply amid bird flu concerns
The federal order allows the USDA to test samples of unpasteurized milk from all farms, transporters and facilities as officials look to contain an expanding outbreak.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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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 -
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Deere lays off more workers at Iowa tractor plant
The cuts add to the thousands of jobs eliminated this year as the equipment maker reigns in production to offset a slowdown in demand.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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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