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Higher egg prices boost Cal Maine earnings
Bird flu outbreaks have created supply shocks at the grocery store, with some retailers limiting consumer purchases.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Louis Dreyfus buys BASF’s food and health ingredients business
The food processor seeks to dominate the plant-based space while chemical producer BASF shifts its focus to other areas.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Will $10B in economic payments offset farm income losses?
Researchers are still projecting negative returns for grain producers even after assistance from Washington, highlighting the extent of the downturn in the agricultural industry.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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Deere lays off 75 workers at Iowa tractor plant
The job cuts are some of the first in 2025 after the company reduced its workforce by the thousands last year in response to slowing demand.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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Deep Dive5 agriculture trends to watch in 2025
It could be a tumultuous year for farmers with experts predicting low commodity prices, extreme weather events and changes in food policy to reshape industry priorities.
By Sarah Zimmerman , Nathan Owens • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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Tropicana orange supplier Alico to exit citrus business
The company concluded that "growing citrus is no longer economically viable for us in Florida," with disease and hurricanes reducing production by 73%.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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Farmland values increase despite income declines
Farmers National Company said its agricultural listings are down 25% compared to recent years, showing strong demand for available farmland.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Smithfield Foods files for public offering on US stock exchange
The proposed listing comes amid pricing pressures in the pork industry and mounting public scrutiny over the agriculture industry's ties to China.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Post Holdings to buy potato company for undisclosed amount
The purchase of Potato Products of Idaho complements the CPG company’s existing presence in spuds through foodservice and branded items such as Bob Evans sides and Simply Potatoes.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Smithfield sells hogs to supplier HD3 Farms
The move offloads 28,000 pigs to newly established company VisionAg Hog Production, which will operate as an independent producer.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 3, 2025 -
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Farm bill extended in last minute funding deal: What to know
The final agreement is set to provide farmers with $10 billion in one-time economic payments to offset income losses.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 21, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech seedlings: Plenty closes flagship indoor lettuce farm in California
Also in this week's farm technology news: Growers Edge acquires fintech to help lenders better assess climate risks on farms, and Sound Agriculture raises $25 million for sustainable fertilizer solutions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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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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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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