Supply Chain: Page 5

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    Carhartt grows sustainable cotton sourcing efforts

    The workwear brand is tapping the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Better Cotton to help farmers use water more efficiently, reduce the use of harmful chemicals and better care for natural habitats.

    By Kelly Stroh • July 17, 2024
  • Workers chop fresh beef using industrial tools at a meat processing facility.
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    USDA invests $110M to expand independent meat and poultry processing

    The funding adds to the hundreds of millions of dollars being offered to small producers as part of a Biden administration plan to boost competition.

    By • July 17, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Agriculture Dive

    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. 

    By Agriculture Dive staff
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    China buys first US soybeans of 2024 crop season

    The slow start to the marketing season comes as the world's top importer accelerates purchases of cheaper commodities from South America.

    By • July 15, 2024
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    Canada rail workers keep window open for strike

    Agricultural groups warn that any labor action would bring “devastating consequences” to the North American economy. 

    By Larry Avila , • July 15, 2024
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    Colorado poultry farm kills 1.8M chickens after bird flu outbreak

    The state, which recently reported its first human case tied to dairy cattle, declared a disaster emergency.

    By • July 11, 2024
  • Bags of frozen chicken with the Tyson logo sit in a Safeway store on Aug. 8, 2023
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    Tyson agrees to sell Georgia poultry complex

    The deal with House of Raeford Farms comes after months of cost cutting at the meat and poultry giant, including plant closures and layoffs.

    By • July 10, 2024
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    Solugen receives $213M federal loan for biochemical facility near ADM corn plant

    The so-called “Bioforge” will turn sugar substrate from crops into sustainable materials for use in agriculture, packaging and other sectors.

    By Joelle Anselmo • June 28, 2024
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    Why Perdue Farms isn’t giving up on ‘no antibiotics ever’ chicken

    The poultry giant tells Agriculture Dive why it's still committed to the label as Tyson Foods and restaurant chains like Chick-fil-A withdraw their policies. 

    By • June 27, 2024
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    Farmers Business Network names former Bayer exec CFO

    Guillaume Luebke joins a few months after the agricultural e-commerce platform also tapped a new CEO.

    By • June 26, 2024
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    Brazil upholds tariffs on US ethanol imports

    The decision ramps up trade tensions between the two countries, with U.S. industry groups threatening to withdraw cooperation on new partnerships. 

    By • June 25, 2024
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    Bridgestone laying off 118 workers from Iowa tractor tire plant

    The move comes as the manufacturer contends with falling demand across multiple continents.

    By Kate Magill • June 25, 2024
  • A corn harvest is underway.
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    Corn growers file legal challenge against EPA’s trucking emissions rule

    Industry groups argue that a transition to battery-powered trucks would have unintended consequences for the biofuels and agricultural industries.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Hershey looks to prioritize sustainable cocoa sourcing

    The chocolate maker says it’s committed to enhancing its 100% independently verified cocoa supply chain by striving for full sourcing visibility.

    By Elizabeth Flood • June 24, 2024
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    Deere to pay $1.1M over racial discrimination allegations

    The company was accused of discriminating against 277 Black and Hispanic job applicants at facilities in Illinois and Iowa.

    By Kate Magill • June 21, 2024
  • An employee prepares puts beef in packaging at a store. A nearby sign promotes U.S. imported beef.
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    US looks to expand meat exports in Central Asia as trade with China slumps

    As Uzbekistan agreed to open its market to beef and poultry producers, Kazakhstan said it will certify more U.S. production facilities for export.

    By • June 21, 2024
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    Walmart pilots crop monitoring tech for informed produce purchasing

    The retailer is partnering with agtech firm Agritask to get real-time information from blackberry and cherry farms.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 20, 2024
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    Extreme heat wave raises concerns around US corn harvest

    While most of the Corn Belt should get through unscathed, record-breaking temperatures could spell trouble in the South.

    By • June 20, 2024
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    Kellanova to make Cheez-It crackers with regenerative wheat for East Coast grocery stores in unique pilot

    Ahold Delhaize USA, owner of Food Lion, Giant Food and Stop & Shop, is teaming with the snacking giant and grain cooperative Bartlett to reduce emissions from field to shelf. 

    By • June 18, 2024
  • A farmworker in protective layers bends over to pick produce.
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    USDA awards $50M to help farms hire migrant workers

    The grants are part of a pilot to expand legal migratory pathways in northern Central America through the H-2A visa program.

    By • June 17, 2024
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    McDonald’s elevates regenerative ag leader to head supply chain

    Cesar Piña, who spearheaded the fast-food chain's commitments around soil health and deforestation-free beef, will be responsible for the company’s vast sourcing footprint.

    By Philip Neuffer • June 17, 2024
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    Agtech seedlings: Microsoft-backed venture to open Georgia ‘farm of the future’

    Also in this week's farm technology news: AgriCapture issues first carbon credits for regenerative rice, and a major berry supplier inks a deal for new shelf life extension tech.

    By • June 14, 2024
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    Albertsons promotes new USDA food assistance benefit for kids

    The grocer’s foundation wants to boost participation in a federal program that awards families $120 per eligible child to spend on food this summer.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 14, 2024
  • In an aerial view, a container ship sits idle at the Port of Oakland on July 21, 2022 in Oakland, California.
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    China bans US meat exports from major West Coast logistics facility, disrupting shipping

    The trade action has become a pain point for beef, pork and poultry exporters as far away as the Midwest, who rely on the cold storage hub to move goods out of the Port of Oakland.

    By • June 13, 2024
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    Whole Foods broadens quality standards for meat products

    The grocer said it is looking to improve accountability and transparency as well as broaden the scope of suppliers it can work with.

    By Peyton Bigora • June 13, 2024
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    Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government, averting strike

    Potential labor action facing two major railroads, however, still threatens cross-border trade.

    By Larry Avila • June 12, 2024