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Cargill accelerates efforts to end deforestation in South America as EU regulations loom
One of the world's largest commodities traders is moving up its timeline to eliminate land use conversion from supply chains in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Biden admin convenes supply chain council, announces $196M investment in agriculture
The White House is doubling down on efforts to strengthen logistics infrastructure and expand domestic market opportunities for farmers.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 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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Cultivated meat labeling puzzle could bring legal headaches
Though regulators came to a consensus on what to call the namesake product in 2022, continuing debates over package labeling rules could still create headwinds for players in the space.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 27, 2023 -
Danone’s Horizon Organic suspends use of milk from Texas farm at center of PETA report
The animal rights group released images showing animal suffering and deaths at the operation near Dallas. It urged the USDA to open an investigation.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2023 -
USDA to update industry on pork line speed trial ahead of looming deadline
The food inspection agency is facing pressure to create a more permanent solution or file an extension.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Farm bill extension continues prohibition on EBT processing fees for SNAP purchases
The National Grocers Association praised the continued pause on the fees even as it advocates for a permanent end to them.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Biden signs funding package to avert shutdown, extend farm bill
Farm groups say that lawmakers will still need to work quickly as they are "running out of time" to write the long-awaited agriculture spending bill.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 17, 2023 -
Farm bill extension heads to Biden’s desk
The Senate approved a stopgap funding measure that averts a partial government shutdown and funds the USDA through Jan. 19.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 16, 2023 -
JBS delays plan for US listing after request for investor vote
The world’s largest meat company agreed to redo paperwork to comply with a shareholder request as it faces market challenges in North America.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Agriculture leaders agree to one-year farm bill extension
Funding for critical agricultural programs would continue until September 2024 under House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert a government shutdown.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Koch Foods agrees to end ‘unfair’ exit fees for poultry farmers in DOJ settlement
Penalties often costing tens of thousands of dollars were used to prevent chicken growers from working with competitors, according to the Justice Department.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 13, 2023 -
USDA takes action to ‘level playing field’ for poultry farmers
The agency is strengthening contract disclosure requirements for growers, among other steps, to mitigate abusive practices across the agriculture industry.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2023 -
US reduces tariffs on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco
Farmers say the duties contributed to shortages and price increases over the past few years.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Federal watchdog urges sugar policy reform to lower prices
Current policies benefit farmers at the expense of consumers, according to a recent GAO report.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Environmental groups blast USDA for extending climate funding to dairy digesters
An industry push to turn manure into biofuel fails to address climate change and encourages the proliferation of "factory farms," according to a letter signed by nearly 200 organizations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Bayer, Danone join over 130 companies to urge decarbonization ahead of COP28
The coalition, which also includes companies like Nestlé and eBay and represents nearly $1 trillion in annual revenue, is asking policymakers to end reliance on fossil fuels through regulations and clean-energy investments.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Republicans urge new House speaker to pass farm bill
More than 60 GOP members signed a letter arguing the agriculture spending package is a "critical agenda item."
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 31, 2023 -
California poultry processors face preliminary injunction for violating child labor laws
Children were found working long hours on production lines at Exclusive Poultry and two other companies.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Halloween candy prices haunted by higher sugar, cocoa costs
Extreme weather has led to global shortages, but that doesn't entirely explain inflation for sweets in the U.S., a Wells Fargo analyst said.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Food insecurity keeps retailers off balance
A new USDA study found the percentage of food-insecure households is on the rise, while University of Missouri research forecasts federal spending on SNAP will decline in 2024.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Sanderson Farms cleared in blockbuster price-fixing case
A unanimous jury decision exonerated the chicken company in one of the largest antitrust cases involving the poultry industry.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 27, 2023 -
Farm bill ‘will need an extension’: Senate ag chair
Sen. Debbie Stabenow says she's received commitments from leadership to find additional funding for the bill, which is taking “longer than I would like.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 27, 2023 -
USDA strengthens animal welfare requirements for organic label
Livestock must have improved access to the outdoors in new rules aimed at creating consistent standards and aligning with consumer expectations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 26, 2023 -
EPA gives guidance on anaerobic digestion’s role in addressing food waste
The agency is doubling down on its support for food waste prevention, donation or upcycling over industrial management pathways.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 26, 2023 -
USDA announces $2.3B for trade and food aid
The announcement comes after Senate agricultural leaders requested more help for exporters as lawmakers struggle to craft a farm bill with a limited budget.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 25, 2023