Dole calls off sale of fresh vegetables division amid DOJ opposition

The Justice Department said the $293 million cash deal with Fresh Express, announced in January 2023, would have reduced competition and led to higher prices.

By Christopher Doering • March 28, 2024

Ornua to close Pennsylvania cheese plant

The Ireland-based company, which also makes Kerrygold products, is closing the site due to the sudden cancellation of the factory’s sole customer contract.

By Joelle Anselmo • March 27, 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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Deere appoints chief legal officer

Kellye Walker, formerly of Eastman Chemical Company, joins as the manufacturer faces lawsuits over farmers’ rights to repair their equipment.

By Nathan Owens • March 27, 2024

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

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

Walmart adds 3rd milk-processing facility to expand supply chain transparency

The new owned-and-operated location will give the retailer control over its bottling and packaging process.

By S.L. Fuller • March 22, 2024

Agtech Seedlings: Amazon’s AWS partners on AI-powered crop management tool

Also in this week's farm technology news: Origin develops high-yield corn through gene-editing, and Bayer continues research into biofungicides.

By Nathan Owens • March 22, 2024

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

Kansas State teams with Australia agtech accelerator on farm innovation

The partnership is designed to foster research and development between the two countries on a range of technologies, including pollination robots.

By Nathan Owens • March 19, 2024

Budweiser maker first to adopt new ‘US Farmed’ consumer label

Anheuser-Busch will be a "first-mover" in an effort by the American Farmland Trust to highlight CPG products with ingredients primarily sourced from domestic farms.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 19, 2024

Multiply partnerships to tackle food security this National Ag Day

Farmers and food companies need to leverage their relationship to address one of the world’s most pressing problems, writes Tony Mellenthin, a Wisconsin soybean farmer.

By Tony Mellenthin • March 19, 2024

US wheat exports to plunge as China cancels orders

Drought has led to a decline in cereal grain supplies, putting pressure on prices and curtailing demand from key buyers.

By Nathan Owens • March 18, 2024

Food industry looks to scale regenerative agriculture despite weakened climate rules

Danone and other companies say collaboration — not regulation — will be key to lowering emissions and transforming the way their products are grown. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 18, 2024

Agtech Seedlings: Bayer tests generative AI in farming

Also in this week's agriculture technology news: Farmers Business Network's lending unit finances over $1 billion in loans, and Source.ag launches an autonomous tool for irrigation control.

By Agriculture Dive staff • March 15, 2024

Deere to lay off 150 workers at Iowa plant

The cuts come as the farm equipment manufacturer expects up to a 15% decline in sales this fiscal year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 14, 2024

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

Avocado giant Mission Produce bets on mangoes to fuel growth

The California-based producer has reinvested in areas to support sourcing of the popular tropical fruit, as sales grow for avocados and blueberries.

By Nathan Owens • March 13, 2024

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

ADM overhauls nutrition unit amid DOJ subpoena over accounting practices

The commodities giant reduced its number of brands in the segment by over two-thirds as it deals with potential fallout from an investigation into its financial reporting.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 12, 2024

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

Agtech Seedlings: Lucent Bio brings its climate-smart fertilizer to the US

Also in this week's farm technology news: Corteva and AgPlenus announce 'milestone' in the fight against herbicide resistance, while Tyson looks to invest in supply chain startups.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 8, 2024

Laser weeding robots and smart sensors: How Braga Fresh uses AI on the farm

While the adoption of autonomous tech remains sluggish, the family-owned produce company shows how innovation can help increase productivity and address sustainability.

By S.L. Fuller • March 7, 2024

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

Bayer isn’t splitting up, for now

Company shares fell after executives disclosed plans to, at least temporarily, keep its three main divisions under one roof.

By Jacob Bell • March 6, 2024

Biden admin looks to lower food prices by tackling concentration in the meat industry

The USDA finalized new standards under the Packers and Stockyards Act to crack down on deceptive contracts and retaliatory practices against livestock producers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 6, 2024