Tyson cuts more jobs at North Carolina chicken plant

The meat processing giant is initiating another round of layoffs at its Wilkesboro facility to support demand for fully-cooked products.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 14, 2024

States press EPA for pesticide rule that would shield Bayer from glyphosate lawsuits

The Roundup maker has embarked on an aggressive state and federal lobbying campaign as it looks to stem financial fallout from thousands of claims alleging the herbicide causes cancer.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2024

Nutrien taps new CFO as fertilizer profits decline

Mark Thompson, who joined the company in 2011, has held various business executive roles, overseeing commercial development and integration activities.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 12, 2024

Agco top shareholder explores board changes in escalating power struggle

India-based TAFE is calling for a strategic refresh, expressing "serious concerns" with the manufacturer's acquisition-based growth strategy.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 9, 2024

Agtech seedlings: Plant communication technology gets big funding boost

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Tanzanian espresso farmers team with researchers on precision tech, and a new insect plant in Canada showcases the future of protein production. 

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Aug. 9, 2024

USDA overhauls lending programs to expand access for farm loans

The updates, which include repayment flexibility and lower security requirements, are “some of the most significant changes” to the Farm Service Agency in the last 40 years.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 8, 2024

Tyson taps new president of international sales

Devin Cole, who recently rejoined the company to lead its global McDonald’s business, is taking over responsibilities from Amy Tu, who is retiring.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 8, 2024

Deere joins White House initiative to strengthen supply chains

A federal freight data-sharing platform now has 80 members, according to the Department of Transportation.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 7, 2024

Tyson profits soar after ‘remarkable turnaround’ in chicken

Operational efficiencies following a string of cost-cutting pushed third quarter earnings for the nation’s largest meat company higher than executives expected.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 5, 2024

Corteva’s seed innovation pipeline boosts sales

In a tough economic environment, farmers are choosing to invest in seeds over pesticides and herbicides.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 5, 2024

How climate change is threatening popular food ingredients

Rising global temperatures and devastating weather events are jeopardizing popular flavors including vanilla and lavender. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 5, 2024

Pilgrim’s eyes acquisitions as chicken profits soar

The JBS-owned poultry giant is seeing rising demand from fast-food restaurants and grocery stores with consumers viewing chicken as an affordable option.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 2, 2024

CNH’s new CEO designates agriculture a core business amid market challenges

The tractor maker is also building out its leadership team again to address sales headwinds as demand wanes.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 1, 2024

Boar’s Head expands meat products recall

The deli meat supplier is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of product from a Virginia plant following a deadly listeria outbreak.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 1, 2024

How grocers are handling the listeria outbreak in deli meats

Stop & Shop, Big Y and Giant Food are among the grocers that have announced precautionary measures, including temporarily closing deli counters.

By Peyton Bigora • July 31, 2024

Walmart, Denali partnership to turn food waste into animal feed at 1,400-plus locations

The rollout comes after the two companies made their partnership public last year. Denali estimates it can recover 200,000 pounds of food waste per location annually.

By Jacob Wallace • July 30, 2024

More human bird flu cases confirmed in Colorado, raising US total to 14

The state is a hotbed for domestic human infections as variations of the virus spread to other parts of the world.

By Nathan Owens • July 29, 2024

How a Canada railroad workers’ strike could affect supply chains

Logistics managers have been making contingency plans since at least May, when the threat of disruption escalated.

By Larry Avila • July 29, 2024

Deere lays off salaried workers as sales tank

More cuts are coming after the tractor giant reduced its workforce by 1,800 people earlier this year amid declines in farmer income and demand.

By Nathan Owens • July 26, 2024

Danone partners with Microsoft to scale AI projects

The dairy giant said it aims to upskill 100,000 of its workers as part of the tech-driven collaboration.

By Chris Casey • July 25, 2024

PepsiCo launches pilot to cultivate next generation of farmers

The effort provides job pathways for beginning producers and young people to be successful on the farm or within the agriculture industry at large.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 25, 2024

Farmers sound alarm on deteriorating income

Producers, lenders and agricultural experts urged Congress to pass a new farm bill to “head off the economic hemorrhaging.”

By Nathan Owens • July 24, 2024

Cal-Maine eyes egg expansion as bird flu weighs on earnings

The largest U.S. producer is on an acquisition spree as it predicts more consumers will turn to eggs as an affordable source of protein.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 24, 2024

Nestlé develops technology to reduce fat in dairy ingredients

The food and beverage giant said the process cuts fat in milk powder by up to 60% without compromising on quality, taste and texture.

By Christopher Doering • July 24, 2024

Monarch raises landmark $133M for self-driving electric tractors

The deal marks a fundraising record for ag robotics and speaks to the strength of venture interest in precision agriculture despite a wider downturn in investment.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 23, 2024