White House announces $7.3B clean energy financing for rural electrification

The federal funding will support clean energy projects lowering electricity costs for cooperative utilities in 23 states, according to the Biden administration.

By Ethan Howland • Sept. 6, 2024

Hormel challenged by weak whole turkey prices

Despite headwinds in the commodity market, the food processor saw higher demand for ground turkey and other branded products as more consumers make  meals at home.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 5, 2024

Port of Portland shares plan to keep container terminal open

Oregon’s only ocean container terminal, which is primarily used by agricultural shippers, was in danger of shutting down due to a lack of state funds.

By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 5, 2024

Koch completes controversial $3.6B fertilizer plant acquisition

The sale was widely panned by lawmakers and agricultural groups, who said it further consolidates the market at the expense of taxpayers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 3, 2024

Why eggs are becoming expensive again

Surging consumer demand and continued bird flu challenges across U.S. poultry farms are translating to higher prices at the grocery store.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 3, 2024

Are shoppers’ concerns around food inflation starting to ease?

While consumers feel they have “more or less control” over their grocery finances, they are still worried about rising food costs, new FMI research found.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 30, 2024

Bird flu vaccine for US dairy cattle is one step closer to reality

The USDA approved the first safety trial for a vaccine and is working to address potential trade complications that could come with an immunization rollout.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 29, 2024

Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks

Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 29, 2024

Mad Markets buys Timeless Seeds to bridge ‘missing middle’ in regenerative ag

The purchase of the organic legume processor kicks off a new venture to connect farmers with CPG  buyers.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 29, 2024

7-Eleven’s lettuce procurement goes green with indoor farming partnership

The convenience store chain is partnering with vertical farming company Plenty Unlimited to provide fresh produce for its 1,300 California locations.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 27, 2024

Canada rail service resumes following government order

While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 26, 2024

Oxtail was once considered undesirable. Now prices are soaring.

The bony cut of meat is becoming the latest culinary fad, providing a new potential revenue source for ranchers.

By David Silverberg • Aug. 26, 2024

Canada government moves to end rail shutdown, but disruption threat continues

Despite a referral for binding arbitration, workers at Canadian National issued a fresh 72-hour strike notice while CPKC has yet to lift an employee lockout.

By Larry Avila , Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Aug. 23, 2024

Canada’s rail network shuts down: Here’s what it means for agriculture

A lockout of union workers is expected to upend transportation of fertilizer and create risks for grain shippers ahead of the upcoming harvest.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 22, 2024

Louis Dreyfus forms dedicated pulses unit

The processor is capitalizing on global demand for beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils, which have gained prominence as a meat alternative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2024

Farm groups pressure Canada’s government to prevent rail shutdown

A work stoppage at the country’s main railroads would create extensive disruption for grain farmers and U.S. agriculture, stakeholders say.

By Larry Avila , Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2024

Rebuilding the US cattle herd could take years, analyst says

Strong cattle prices are encouraging ranchers to sell rather than retain their animals despite feed cost and pasture improvements.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 20, 2024

The meat industry reacts to Harris’ plan to ban ‘price gouging’

Trade groups say the vice president’s plan unfairly blames food companies for driving inflation without addressing the root causes for why prices are higher.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 19, 2024

Farmers Business Network spins off digital grain platform Gradable in ADM joint venture

The company is looking to expand its reach among commodity buyers and growers as new sustainability regulations are set to take effect.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 19, 2024

Canada rail embargoes intensify ahead of potential work stoppage

If a labor deal isn’t reached before Aug. 22, it could be the first time that both of the country’s major railroads are simultaneously shut down.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 16, 2024

Canada’s major rail carriers begin shipping embargoes

CPKC and Canadian National have stopped shipments of “hazardous items” including certain agricultural chemicals ahead of potential work stoppage.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 14, 2024

New initiative aims to solidify carbon removal standards

The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative seeks to provide science-based guidelines for extracting and sequestering carbon dioxide in industries including agriculture.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 13, 2024

Extreme heat is destroying corn crops around the world. US exporters could see a boost.

Unfavorable growing conditions in Europe and South America may be a bright spot for U.S. farmers as they struggle to offload record supply.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 13, 2024

Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption

Agricultural shippers are bracing for disuprtion after regulators gave the sign off for labor action to occur as early as Aug. 22.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 12, 2024

Rocket fuel chemical detected in fruits, dairy and meat: Consumer Reports

The group said while perchlorate was detected in two-thirds of nearly 200 food samples, it was not “acutely dangerous” and didn’t exceed EPA guidelines.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 9, 2024