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US farms on track to harvest record corn and soybean crops
Latest production estimates from USDA contribute to expectations of sharp profit declines for growers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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From a small apple farm to a $54M cider business: Charting the rise of Blake’s Hard Cider
A third-generation farmer has grown his family’s Michigan orchard into a multi-million dollar operation with a national footprint.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Cal-Maine plans $40M investment to expand cage-free egg production
The U.S.' largest egg producer also said it's working with growers to add more free-range hens as it converts a former Tyson facility in Missouri.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Moldy motel rooms, unlicensed drivers: Farm banned from H-2A program after labor violations
Harvest Plus LLC is paying more than $250,000 in fines after the Department of Labor said the company illegally withheld wages and transported temporary farmworkers in “dilapidated” vehicles.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Helene damage to Georgia agriculture tops $6B in preliminary estimate
"The future is uncertain for thousands of Georgia farmers," the state's agriculture commissioner said, with poultry growers and pecan farmers facing years of recovery from widespread destruction.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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USDA prepared to issue subpoenas in beef price-gouging investigation
The department is exploring the impact of food system consolidation as it looks to "more vigorously enforce" competition rules in the meat and grocery industries.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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How Chomps’ grass-fed beef sticks became the fastest growing snack in the US
The meat company is preparing to open its first dedicated manufacturing facility in collaboration with Western Smokehouse Partners.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Mormon Church pays $289M for dozens of US farms
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' real estate arm is acquiring more than 41,000 acres of land with the intention of leasing it to farmers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Pecan farmers suffer devastating blow from Hurricane Helene
The recent storm shows why farmers and manufacturers need to be proactive for the next disaster, according to the CEO of pecan milk brand PKN.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida’s Citrus Belt
The life-threatening storm could also wreak havoc on the state's phosphate industry, keeping fertilizer prices elevated.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Vegetable grower settles claim that HR staff required harassment victim to obtain restraining order
A female employee at Pero Family Farms Food Company repeatedly attempted to report a male co-worker’s sexual harassment and physical threats, federal investigators alleged.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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McDonald’s sues Tyson, JBS and other beef producers for allegedly fixing prices
The fast food giant, which is the world's largest buyer of beef, alleges major meat companies conducted illegal acts to drive down supplies.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Meatable eyes new funding as it looks to bring cultivated beef to the meat industry
The startup’s CEO sees working with farmers and processors who could use a percentage of cultivated meat in their products as a solution to many of the industry’s issues.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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French fry maker Lamb Weston to close Idaho potato processing plant
The restructuring comes as the food producer sees a slowdown in demand at restaurants and retailers.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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One of California’s major agricultural regions could ban ‘factory farming’
Residents in Sonoma County are divided on Measure J, which farmers say could yield unintended economic consequences if passed.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Cal-Maine profits soar, driven by higher egg prices and supply demands
The largest U.S. egg producer is rebuilding its flocks and supplies following bird flu outbreaks at some of its facilities.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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What to know about the FDA’s reorganization
The new structure could mean more thorough inspections for food giants, according to experts.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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East Coast and Gulf ports shut down as dockworkers strike
The USDA does not expect “significant changes to food prices or availability in the near term” due to the work stoppage, though exporters have warned of shipment delays and higher costs.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Hurricane Helene devastates farms across the Southeast
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said "every commodity in the state has been damaged," with cotton farmers anticipating hundreds of millions of dollars in losses.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Farm groups call for White House intervention as East Coast port strike nears
East Coast and Gulf Coast seaports are extending hours and sharing contingency plans as they prepare for disruption.
By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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JBS accused of abusing immigrant workers at Colorado beef plant
As many as 500 French-speaking immigrants were allegedly subject to human trafficking and forced to pay hundreds of dollars for poor living conditions, job applications and transportation.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Aldi to fund farm sustainability pilots as it targets net-zero by 2050
The grocer’s parent company said it will work on projects to cut emissions in dairy and meat supply chains as it unveils lofty climate goals around deforestation and sourcing.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Deep DiveEast and Gulf coast port strikes: A shipper’s guide
A potential dockworker strike starting Oct. 1 would upend meat and grain trade and bring new supply chain slowdowns. Here’s how to prepare.
By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Ag employer group sues to block rule strengthening H-2A worker protections
The rule, which bars employers from retaliating against organizing efforts among temporary farmworkers, has already been overturned in 17 states.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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White Castle to shutter Indiana meat processing plant
The hamburger restaurant chain is also closing a retail food facility in Kentucky as it looks to consolidate its manufacturing efforts.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 23, 2024
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