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Smithfield pays $2M to settle child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant
Children between the ages of 14 and 17 were employed at a processing facility, with most working after 9 p.m., according to a two-year state audit.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Trump taps ‘border czar’ who promised worksite immigration enforcement
The choice of Tom Homan comes after Trump conducted workplace raids during his first term, including at seven Mississippi poultry plants.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Cox Farms becomes largest indoor farming operator in North America
The agricultural subsidiary of telecom giant Cox Enterprises has been on an acquisition spree since its launch in March, doubling the acreage for brands BrightFarms and Mucci Farms.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Cargill employee’s ransomware attack and discrimination claims dismissed
The decision is also a victory for UKG, whom the employee sued separately for privacy violation allegations stemming from a 2021 ransomware attack.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Tyson more than doubles profits after building ‘stronger chicken business’
Strong demand and operational efficiencies have boosted the meat giant's sales despite ongoing challenges from tighter cattle supplies.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Bayer urges investor patience as weak agricultural market drags earnings
The chemical giant cut its financial outlook as it faces slowing crop protection sales and regulatory uncertainty around glyphosate and dicamba herbicides.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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California’s climate disclosure laws survive first legal challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation was among business groups that claimed a rule requiring large companies to report their carbon emissions violated the First Amendment.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Trump White House likely to abandon OSHA heat safety rule
The new administration will probably let the standard die, experts say, but some other form of guidance could emerge instead.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Farmer confidence in the economy unexpectedly rebounds, surprising ag economists
Ahead of the election, producers expressed more optimism about their financial prospects in 2025 even as forecasts predict a decline in farm income.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs
The reduction in borrowing costs comes just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, heralding likely economic policy shifts that may fuel inflation.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech Seedlings: Deere partners with Mississippi State on farm automation
Also in this week's farm technology news: A large-scale larvae farm opens in Canada and Nature’s Miracle is set to enter the agricultural electric vehicle market.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Celebrity-backed indoor farming company Bowery closes, lays off workers
The New York City-based company that once attracted funding from Natalie Portman and Justin Timberlake is the latest greenhouse grower to suffer from rising costs and a lack of venture capital funds.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Lifeway Foods rejects Danone’s $283M ‘opportunistic’ takeover offer
The keifer maker said its board determined that the “proposal substantially undervalues” the company and was not in the best interest of its shareholders.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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California voters reject ban on ‘factory farming’
A proposal to phase out large livestock operations in a major agricultural county failed.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Food and beverage M&A activity appears to be picking up, CoBank says
Better-for-you snacking and plant-based meat alternatives could be attractive for dealmaking, the bank cooperative noted.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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ADM reports more accounting errors, cancels earnings call
The grain trading giant said it will issue financial restatements as it struggles to move past an accounting scandal that led to the resignation of its CFO.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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EPA urged to ban weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease
U.S. lawmakers are calling for the agency to prohibit the toxic herbicide, which has grown in use over the past few years.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Pilgrim’s Pride reports $8M in Helene losses
Along with production setbacks, CEO Fabio Sandri said farm communities were “severely impacted,” citing electrical issues and significant housing damages.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kind Snacks
Campbell’s and Kind receive USDA support to advance regenerative agriculture for key ingredients
The soup giant secured $3.4 million in funding for tomato growers in California and Kind Snacks announced milestones for sustainable almond farming.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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McDonald’s E. coli outbreak now tied to 90 illnesses
The CDC said that slivered onions from Taylor Farms used on Quarter Pounders were the likely culprit.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Bird flu detected in pig for first time in US, raising concerns from experts
The recent development is worrisome as swine promote virus mutations that could more easily infect humans, an epidemiologist said.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech seedlings: Indigo Ag taps former Alibaba executive as CFO
Also in this week's farm technology news: Ohalo launches a self-pollinating almond variety and USAID commits $57.4 million to advance agtech research.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Farm loans above $1M soar as ag economy deteriorates
Weakened crop profit margins are pushing producers to take out bigger loans at a faster pace than in previous years.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Q&AHow food companies can accelerate the regenerative agriculture transition
Major CPGs and ingredients companies will need to act now if they want to meet their 2030 targets, says HowGood CEO Alexander Gillett.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2024
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