Canada port strike ends after tentative deal reached

Supply chain disruption from the near two-week dispute “has been significant,” according to the country’s labor minister.

By Kelly Stroh • July 14, 2023

Canada nears deal to end port strike as agriculture shippers report disruption

Major fertilizer producer Nutrien had said it would cut production at one of its potash mines due to backups at two major trade gateways.

By Edwin Lopez , Sarah Zimmerman • July 13, 2023

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Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams. 

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Oritain raises $57M to trace commodity origins using forensics

A2 Milk, Nestlé’s Nescafe and other major companies depend on the firm to assure customers that the items they purchase are genuine and sourced ethically.

By Christopher Doering • July 12, 2023

Agriculture must evolve to meet zero-emission goals: report

Sustainable farming will be key for decarbonization, but the transition will require action across the entire value chain, McKinsey & Company said.

By Nathan Owens • July 12, 2023

Midwest drought prompts barge shipping concerns

The Lower Mississippi River could reach critical low flow by mid-July, raising fears of transportation impacts.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 10, 2023

Bunge, Chevron acquire Argentina seed business

The investment adds a new oil source to the companies’ global supply chains, expanding their feedstocks and biofuels capabilities.

By Nathan Owens • July 7, 2023

Walmart adds production facility to beef up end-to-end Angus supply chain

The retailer plans to break ground on the facility in Olathe, Kansas, later this year ahead of an expected opening in 2025.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 7, 2023

Tyson drops ‘no antibiotics ever’ label on chicken products

The poultry giant said it is reinstating the use of some antibiotics in its poultry supply chain, but not ones “important to human medicine.”

By Chris Casey • July 5, 2023

Walmart’s enhanced seafood policy sets new standards for tuna suppliers

The updated policy is the latest effort by the retailer to boost its seafood sustainability practices as other companies do the same. 

By Peyton Bigora • June 30, 2023

Stressed cows, dried up crops: How that Texas heat is affecting agriculture

Farmers are straining to keep animals cool and carefully watching the impacts of the state's blistering heat wave on crops such as cotton and sorghum.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 30, 2023

Egg production recovers as bird flu subsides

May production levels totaled a record 9.37 billion eggs, with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza dwindling.

By Nathan Owens • June 28, 2023

Barilla works with 9,000 farms on sustainable and regenerative agriculture

Drought and the war in Ukraine stymied the world's largest pasta maker's sustainable purchasing efforts around durum wheat and sunflower oil.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 28, 2023

California grants pork industry some Prop 12 relief

Industry advocates say the ruling allows a smoother transition for pork already in the supply chain from farms that do not meet the state’s new animal housing requirements.

By Nathan Owens • June 26, 2023

Worsening Midwest drought threatens crop production

Drier conditions are withering corn fields and raising the prospect of shipping restrictions on the Mississippi River.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 26, 2023

Depleted cattle herds push beef prices to near record levels

Prices could rise even further heading into grilling season as meatpackers grapple with higher costs and compete for a dwindling supply of cattle. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 20, 2023

West Coast port employers reach tentative contract deal with union following shipping slowdowns

The agreement comes following intervention from the Biden administration and caps off more than a year of stalled negotiations. 

By Edwin Lopez • June 15, 2023

New project uses AI and remote monitoring to identify organic cotton farms

The partnership between multiple organizations is designed to allow more small farms to participate in the certified organic textile market.

By Laurel Deppen • June 7, 2023

Panama Canal on alert as low water levels could affect transit

The canal authority said economic impact was unavoidable. In response, some ocean carriers have announced surcharges.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 6, 2023

Egg prices decline as flocks rebuild, bird flu’s impact wanes, analyst says

The wholesale cost for a dozen has plunged from more than $5 to 84 cents, which could prompt consumers to purchase more of the popular commodity.

By Chris Casey • May 25, 2023

Biotechnology should be used to improve nutrition, sustainability and resiliency of food, Biden report says

The new document sets out “bold goals” to improve areas that include human health and supply chain management. It follows a September executive order that made this kind of technology a national priority.

By Megan Poinski • March 23, 2023

Cargill, CHS add Houston terminal in expansion of export joint venture

The new facility will give more agricultural shippers access to Mexico as trade with the country grows.

By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2023