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Cattle rancher sues utilities firms for alleged role in devastating Texas wildfires
A class action suit seeks to "recover the billions of dollars in losses" for farmers impacted by the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest in state history.
By Nathan Owens • April 22, 2024 -
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Industry groups urge USDA to reverse cancellation of critical livestock reporting
The department also ended a cotton survey as well as county-level crop reports and estimates, citing budgetary constraints.
By Nathan Owens • April 18, 2024 -
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USDA predicts lower crop prices for key commodities in 2024
Reduced returns for corn and soybeans come as the department predicts higher prices for cattle and poultry.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 16, 2024 -
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Consumers trading down to less expensive meat: survey
Data from retail data science, insights and media company 84.51° found 43% of consumers are cooking dishes with less meat because of high grocery costs.
By Chris Casey • April 10, 2024 -
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Case Foods, Mountaire settle wage-fixing claims for a combined $22M
The poultry processors were allegedly part of a conspiracy to suppress worker pay while the industry reaped record profits.
By Nathan Owens • April 9, 2024 -
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Grocers lose billions in meat sales as mass retailers gain market share
Millennials have fueled the shift to supercenters, according to new research from FMI — The Food Industry Association.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 8, 2024 -
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Cal-Maine ceases operations at Texas facility after bird flu detected
The nation’s largest egg producer depopulated nearly 2 million birds as a result of the outbreak as cases now mount in U.S. dairy herds.
By Nathan Owens • April 3, 2024 -
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After collapse of Cooks Venture, chicken farmers look for answers
Poultry growers face stress and financial hardship from the sudden closure of an Arkansas-based company. State intervention made things worse, they say.
By Nathan Owens • April 3, 2024 -
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Cooks Venture tried to raise chickens better. Then 1M birds were killed.
Arkansas farmers were left to pick up the pieces following the unexpected closure of a poultry company known for its free-range chickens.
By Nathan Owens • April 2, 2024 -
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Illinois hog farm faces lawsuit over bias against transgender worker
The Sis-Bro, Inc.'s co-owner allegedly criticized an employee's use of leave for gender-affirming care and failed to prevent harassment in the workplace.
By Kate Tornone • April 1, 2024 -
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JBS looks to turn around US beef amid headwinds
The world’s largest meat company is working to improve profitability in 2024 ahead of a long-awaited plan to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange.
By Nathan Owens • March 29, 2024 -
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Chick-fil-A to drop ‘no antibiotics ever’ policy on chicken
Supply concerns are pushing the restaurant chain to relax its standards months after processor Tyson Foods backtracked on a similar pledge.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 27, 2024 -
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Avian influenza found in US dairy cattle
As birds begin to enter spring migration, experts say cattle and swine producers should start taking biosecurity measures.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 26, 2024 -
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Senate votes to block US imports of beef from Paraguay
The White House opposes the resolution, saying it could threaten farmers' access to new and existing export markets.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 25, 2024 -
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Bird flu identified in US livestock for first time
The case, detected in a goat at a Minnesota farm, highlights "the possibility of the virus infecting other animals on farms with multiple species."
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 22, 2024 -
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China’s threat to US agriculture goes beyond farmland, lawmakers say
With Congress looking to take on the world's largest commodity buyer, some warn of the potential impacts on trade relations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 21, 2024 -
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Norfolk Southern, Florida East Coast Railway look to lure ag shippers with expanded intermodal service
The railroads hope to eventually accommodate poultry producers and other customers moving goods between South Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina.
By Larry Avila • March 20, 2024 -
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Food companies see revenue boost from sustainable agriculture investments: study
Businesses that transformed their supply chains due to pressures from regulators and consumers also saw a financial benefit, a Deloitte and NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business survey showed.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 20, 2024 -
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Ex-Pilgrim’s Pride CEO to head Foster Farms
Jayson Penn, who was previously indicted as part of a Justice Department crackdown on price-fixing in the chicken industry, will replace former Tyson chief Donnie Smith.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 19, 2024 -
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USDA doles out $9.5M to expand independent meat processing
Funding will go toward helping regional producers buy equipment like meat grinders and smokers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 14, 2024 -
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USDA organic rules are changing. Is the food industry ready?
The most significant change to organic certification is nearly here. But some experts worry that many companies are unprepared.
By Lydia Noyes • March 14, 2024 -
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Biden admin tightens requirements for use of ‘Product of USA’ meat label
The final rule is receiving pushback from Canada, which warns of potential impacts on North American trade.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 13, 2024 -
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Tyson to lay off 1,200 workers, shutter Iowa pork plant
The closure will be the ninth since early 2023 as the Arkansas-based company deals with weaker demand for meat and poultry.
By Chris Casey • March 12, 2024 -
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Texas fires leave ranchers with few options to feed cattle
The USDA is providing producers with emergency assistance and supporting relocation efforts that allow livestock to graze on certain conservation lands.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 8, 2024 -
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USDA extends controversial pilot allowing pork plants to run higher line speeds
The agency's Food Safety and Inspection Service is evaluating the impact faster processing lines may have on worker safety.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 7, 2024
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