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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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7 ways pesticide regulation changed in 2024
Herbicide bans and new application restrictions aimed at protecting farmworkers and the environment have also made it more difficult for farmers to manage crops.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AgroLiquid acquires Monty’s Plant Food to expand sustainable crop nutrition
The deal allows the liquid fertilizer company to move into soil health markets.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How 5 states are innovating SNAP
From produce-buying incentives to in-app discounts, new pilots and programs aim to help people stretch their funds.
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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.
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Campbell’s launches regenerative agriculture pilot for potatoes with grocer Ahold Delhaize
The Stop & Shop owner has worked with some of the largest food companies to transform supply chains for well-known brands.
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Truck shortages hit potato and onion markets in western US
The shortfall comes as the trucking industry rightsizes capacity in the face of lower demand.
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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.
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USDA must do more to regulate genetically modified crops, judge rules
A federal court overturned a 2020 rule that looked to accelerate innovation by allowing manufacturers to sidestep regulatory reviews.
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Mondelēz VC arm invests in cocoa-tech company Celleste Bio
The Cadbury and Toblerone maker was among the investors who participated in a $4.5 million financing round for the developer of cell-cultured cocoa.
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ColumnAgtech Seedlings: Superfruit startup Agrovision expands into cherries
Also in this week’s farm technology news: Agco opens a 22,000-square-foot precision ag training center, and indoor farming firm AgEye snags funding from a large air filtration company.
