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    Farmers Business Network taps former BASF exec as new CEO

    Diego Casanello will lead the agtech and e-commerce platform, which has become a one-stop shop for farmers. 

    By • Feb. 23, 2024
  • Kraig Westerbeek, Smithfield's newly appointed president of hog production, stands with his arms crossed wearing a black shirt.
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    Smithfield names company insider to oversee hog production

    Kraig Westerbeek helped launch the pork processor's efforts to convert methane from manure into renewable energy.

    By • Feb. 21, 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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    Meati Foods shuffles C-suite amid layoffs

    Recently appointed CFO Phil Graves will take over as CEO as the company reduces its workforce by 13%.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 21, 2024
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    Food inflation declines in January but remains a potent force

    Grocers have been working to demonstrate to shoppers that they have taken steps to help make a trip to the supermarket more affordable.

    By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 20, 2024
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    Deere sees early strong demand for pay-as-you-go model in precision ag

    By lowering upfront costs, the world's largest seller of agriculture equipment hopes to convince more farmers to adopt technology in their operations.

    By • Feb. 16, 2024
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    Controversial Batista brothers rejoin Pilgrim’s Pride board of directors

    The duo left the chicken processor's board in 2017 amid ties to a vast corruption scandal in Brazil.

    By • Feb. 15, 2024
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    The US continues to lose farms. Here’s how much

    Mounting production expenses and an aging workforce are driving consolidation, according to the latest agriculture census report. Secretary Tom Vilsack called it a "wake up call" for the industry.

    By • Feb. 14, 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
  • Agco, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is focusing more on precision agriculture and margin-rich opportunities.
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    Agco to cut production 10% in 2024, focus on precision ag

    The manufacturer believes retrofitted technology will bolster earnings amid a slowdown in traditional equipment demand.

    By • Feb. 13, 2024
  • Executive Director Peter Friedmann at Agriculture Transportation Coalition (left) VP of Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold at National Retail Federation (middle) and Sarah Gilmore Director
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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
  • A farmer pulls a corn planter behind his John Deere tractor.
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    US court cancels approval for dicamba weedkillers as planting season approaches

    The ruling could affect the supply of popular herbicides produced by Bayer, Syngenta and BASF.

    By • Feb. 9, 2024
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    Opinion

    The Farm Bill provides a rare conservation opportunity. Let’s not waste it.

    Climate-smart agriculture should be top priority in congressional negotiations. Here's why.

    By Valerie J. Stull and Margaret Krome • Feb. 9, 2024
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    Louis Dreyfus building new pea protein facility

    An increasing shift to plant-based protein, especially for dairy products, is driving demand for the ingredient.

    By • Feb. 9, 2024
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    What El Niño means for farms and global food prices

    The U.S. could see the wettest conditions since 2019, easing some drought concerns. But too much rain could bring other problems for growers.

    By David Silverberg • Feb. 8, 2024
  • Xochitl Torres Small, Under Secretary for Rural Development, US Department of Agriculture speaks onstage during the 2022 Concordia Lexington Summit
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    USDA offers online payment tool for farm loan borrowers

    The new online option will give farmers and ranchers an alternative to making payments by phone, mail or visits to a USDA office.

    By James Pothen • Feb. 7, 2024
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    Tyson signals ‘bold actions’ are working amid beef headwinds

    After several plant closures last year, more cost-cutting could be on the horizon as the CEO says “everything remains on the table.”

    By • Feb. 6, 2024
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    Hormel Foods names new supply chain executive

    Steve Lykken will take over as group vice president of supply chain, replacing the retiring Mark Coffey.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 6, 2024
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    Climate change is killing oysters. Here’s how farmers and scientists are trying to save them

    Years of mass die-offs have pushed the shellfish industry close to the brink of collapse. Innovations in breeding and growing could improve climate resiliency.

    By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Corteva pins future growth on seed innovation

    Despite a fourth-quarter loss, the agrochemical and seed company is expecting a recovery this year following a period of weather and destocking challenges in South America.

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
  • A Cargill meatpacking plant is pictured on April 17, 2020 in Fort Morgan, Colorado.
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    Cargill lays off more than 100 workers from Nashville meat plant

    The Minnesota-based company says it will relocate some production to Nebraska and Texas as it optimizes its manufacturing footprint.

    By • Feb. 1, 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
  • A chicken peers out in a barn as new outbreaks around the world cause concern.
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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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    Midwest dairy co-op joins Vanguard Renewables food-to-fuel alliance

    Foremost Farms is the latest food manufacturer exploring opportunities to turn waste into renewable natural gas through anaerobic biodigestion.

    By • Jan. 31, 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