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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 -
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 -
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 -
Smithfield buys dry sausage plant from Cargill
The Nashville, Tennessee, facility has the capacity to make 50 million pounds of pizza toppings, charcuterie and other goods.
By Nathan Owens • June 10, 2024 -
Prop 12 offsets ‘big pop’ in pork market, expert says
Increased demand from Mexico and other trading partners is keeping prices afloat as domestic consumption sags.
By Nathan Owens • June 7, 2024 -
Column
Agtech seedlings: Pairwise develops ‘world’s first’ seedless blackberry
In other farm technology news: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' philanthropic fund awards $300 million to create a sustainable protein hub, and breeding innovations from a Michigan State scientist could create a healthier potato chip.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 7, 2024 -
Opinion
The seafood industry must recognize that healthy seas require safeguarding human rights
While businesses have made strides in becoming more environmentally responsible, they must also hasten efforts to eliminate labor abuses or risk consumer backlash and legal repercussions.
By Ryan Bigelow • June 7, 2024 -
Bird flu in dairy cattle reported for first time in Iowa, Minnesota as outbreak spreads
Cases have now been detected in herds across 11 states as public health officials scramble to scale biosecurity measures on farms.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated June 6, 2024 -
Opinion
The critical climate action meat and dairy companies should prioritize now
To quickly curb the rate of global warming, businesses can prioritize acting on one of their largest sources of supply chain emissions — methane.
By Meryl Richards and Vrashabh Kapate • June 5, 2024 -
USDA proposes ban on pay deductions for chicken farmers in tournament systems
Producers may only receive performance bonuses in a potential overhaul of the controversial payment structure, part of a Biden administration effort to promote competition.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 4, 2024 -
Turkey pressures Hormel profits
Despite challenges from bird flu and inflation weighing on its sales, the Minnesota-based company saw gains in Planters, Corn Nuts and other snacks.
By Chris Casey • May 31, 2024 -
Post Holdings says bird flu hit nearly 14% of egg supply
The CPG giant reported avian influenza outbreaks among third-party contracted flocks in Minnesota and Iowa.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 30, 2024 -
Bird flu found in beef from US dairy cow as outbreak intensifies
The positive result comes as the virus spreads to more farms, including an Iowa egg operation that is killing 4.2 million commercial layer chickens.
By Nathan Owens • May 29, 2024 -
US bans some poultry imports from Australia over bird flu concerns
The restrictions prohibit goods from the state of Victoria after a human was infected and different strains of the virus were identified at two poultry farms.
By Nathan Owens • May 28, 2024 -
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 -
5 takeaways from the House farm bill draft
Lawmakers are split over food assistance and climate-smart agriculture proposals, although farm groups praised Republicans' efforts to boost safety net and trade promotion funding.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 21, 2024 -
USDA wants to make it easier for farms to go organic
The department is investing an extra $10 million to expand market opportunities and help producers transition their operations.
By Nathan Owens • May 20, 2024 -
Cultivated meat becomes part of the US culture wars
Alabama and Florida banned products made from animal cells, playing into claims that lab-grown meat is a threat to livestock farming.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 20, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
FDA wins turf battle over regulation of gene-edited meat
The agency will spearhead the review process to bring GMO animals to market in consultation with USDA.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 8, 2024 -
California poultry processors will pay over $5M to resolve overtime, child labor allegations
The Department of Labor called it “one of the largest wage violation settlements ever reached" for domestic poultry workers.
By Emilie Shumway • May 8, 2024 -
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 -
Monogram Foods taps Kellogg veteran as supply chain head
Larry Elliott will oversee company operations at the snack food company months after it was fined for illegally employing children at a meatpacking plant.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 30, 2024