Supply Chain: Page 7

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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 • Feb. 20, 2024
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    Trendline

    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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    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 , • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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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    Opinion

    Bridging 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 • 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 • 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 • Updated Jan. 19, 2024
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    CNH invests nearly $163M for production of next-gen combine harvester

    The manufacturer plans to redesign assembly lines for its newly-unveiled CR11, advertised as the “biggest and most productive combine in any field.”

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    ADM to expand soybean traceability pilot ahead of EU deforestation regulations

    The grain trader said it completed its first shipments of "verified, fully traceable soybeans" from the U.S. to Europe.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Milk carton shortage may last through school year

    Pactiv Evergreen said it’s producing unbranded, half-pint cartons at maximum capacity as supply chain disruptions still challenge dairies and schools. 

    By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2024
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    Red Sea attacks: Ocean shipping rates jump more than 50% in key lanes

    Higher costs are on the horizon for exporters as carriers add hefty surcharges to avoid the Suez Canal, according to a Farm Bureau economist.

    By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Major french fry producer hit with potato surplus as restaurant demand falters

    Lamb Weston reported a $71 million charge to write off the excess supply, with the processor noting inflation-wary consumers are dining out less.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024