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As courts target dicamba, what’s next for the controversial weedkiller?
Disgruntled farmers are asking for refunds as legal uncertainty rekindles debate over the damage the herbicide can wreak on surrounding crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 4, 2024 -
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SEC to vote on climate disclosure rule after reportedly dropping scope 3 requirements
The agency is expected to throw out a controversial proposal that would have required food companies to report the emissions of their farms and suppliers.
By Zoya Mirza • March 1, 2024 -
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Chipotle invests another $50M into agtech and restaurant innovation
The chain is doubling its commitment to the Cultivate Next venture fund, which in part aims to fund technologies accelerating regenerative agriculture.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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US takes action on ‘abusive’ late fees in ocean shipping
The Federal Maritime Commission is requiring carriers to provide more information around detention and demurrage charges, which agriculture exporters say significantly raised costs during the pandemic.
By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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OpinionAgtech helped transform Europe’s potato industry. Here’s how.
If we want to unlock sustainability in agriculture, farmers have to be on board.
By Charles Miller • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Pesticide chlormequat found in Cheerios, other oat-based foods: report
The chemical, which is associated with reduced fertility and isn't approved for use on U.S. food crops, was identified in 80% of participants in a new study from the Environmental Working Group.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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US closer to identifying bird flu vaccine, Vilsack says
A campaign to inoculate poultry flocks, however, is likely to lead to thorny trade issues, according to the Secretary of Agriculture.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Congress must act on Prop 12 to avoid ‘chaos in the marketplace’: Vilsack
The Agriculture Secretary expressed doubt that lawmakers could effectively tackle the issue without running into difficult questions about states' rights.
By Sarah Zimmerman , Nathan Owens • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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EPA allows farmers to use existing dicamba supply amid legal uncertainty
The decision comes a little less than a week after a federal court in Arizona revoked approval for three popular weedkillers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Cargill buys 2 meat plants from grocer Ahold Delhaize
The chain said it elected to transfer ownership of the facilities to the meat processor to “increase our focus on being leading omnichannel retailers.”
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Biden admin urged to evaluate ocean shipping costs amid Red Sea crisis
Facing hefty surcharges to move freight, some agriculture producers are pulling back on exports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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USDA predicts major drop in farm income for 2024
Higher production expenses, combined with lower commodity prices and government payments, will likely create headwinds for producers.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Judge rules part of Massachusetts pork law ‘unconstitutional’
A federal court in Boston ordered a portion of the law to be severed, allowing the rest to survive a legal challenge by Triumph Foods and industry stakeholders.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Cattle inventory shrinks to lowest in 73 years, stoking fears of price hikes
Despite the historically low numbers, the supply at U.S. feedlots is up 2% from 2023, allowing for some immediate relief.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Surging cocoa prices could lead to Valentine’s Day sticker shock
Supply remains scarce due to heavy rains and the spread of black pod disease in West Africa, according to a recent CoBank report.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Agriculture outlook 2024: What to expect in the year ahead
As the sector anxiously awaits a farm bill, producers are expected to take advantage of new opportunities in renewable energy and regenerative agriculture.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Bird flu roils poultry industry, raising concern over egg prices ahead of Easter
More than 2 million birds were killed in California over the last month as producers across the globe struggle once again to control the rapid spread of the virus.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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USDA invests $138M to boost specialty crop competitiveness
The grants are meant to strengthen supply chains and help producers expand their share of domestic and international markets.
By Rose Palazzolo • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Covenant Logistics to double size of poultry trucking fleet in 2024
The parent company of Lew Thompson is bullish on the poultry hauling business, even after a challenging winter.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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OpinionBridging the divide between food companies’ wants and farmers’ needs
Driven by the urgency to be more environmentally responsible, businesses sometimes fail to fully grasp the multi-faceted challenges faced by suppliers. Here’s how to get everyone on the same page.
By Ofir Ardon • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Agtech venture capital investments end 2023 on ‘sour note’
Deal activity declined to its lowest point since 2019 as the sector battles high-interest rates and indoor farming headwinds, according to Pitchbook.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Extreme weather is 2024’s top supply chain risk: Everstream
Wildfires, rains and droughts could cause shipping delays, while agricultural commodities might face shortages from weather and other factors, the analytics firm said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Federal lawmaker seeks funds for USDA grocery access program
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced a bill that would require the government to provide $50 million per year to the Healthy Food Financing Initiative.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Organic Valley begins paying dairy farmers to capture carbon
The co-op is cutting out the middleman in operating its own carbon credit program that rewards suppliers for adopting regenerative agriculture practices.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Food producers brace for another round of arctic chills
Tyson Foods, Cargill and Sanderson Farms paused meat production at several locations last week due to inclement weather.
By Nathan Owens • Updated Jan. 19, 2024
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