Supply Chain


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    Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports agree to suspend strike

    The International Dairy Foods Association said “it will take weeks to clear the backlog” from the three-day work stoppage.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024
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    Biden declines to intervene as East Coast port strike freezes shipping

    The administration is warning ocean carriers not to implement costly surcharges as the work stoppage drags on.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 3, 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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    Cal-Maine profits soar, driven by higher egg prices and supply demands

    The largest U.S. egg producer is rebuilding its flocks and supplies following bird flu outbreaks at some of its facilities.

    By Oct. 3, 2024
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    Election 2024: Where Trump and Harris stand on agriculture

    Higher food prices, trade relations with China and other farm issues are becoming more central to party platforms.

    By Oct. 3, 2024
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    East Coast and Gulf ports shut down as dockworkers strike

    The USDA does not expect “significant changes to food prices or availability in the near term” due to the work stoppage, though exporters have warned of shipment delays and higher costs. 

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024
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    Hurricane Helene devastates farms across the Southeast

    Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said "every commodity in the state has been damaged," with cotton farmers anticipating hundreds of millions of dollars in losses.

    By Sept. 30, 2024
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    Farm groups call for White House intervention as East Coast port strike nears

    East Coast and Gulf Coast seaports are extending hours and sharing contingency plans as they prepare for disruption.

    By Alejandra Carranza , Sept. 27, 2024
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    Hurricane Helene threatens crops in the Southeast

    Cotton, peanut and citrus growers are preparing for a potentially catastrophic storm that could bring widespread damage to farms in Georgia and Florida.

    By Sept. 26, 2024
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    Trump threatens Deere with 200% tariffs if it shifts manufacturing to Mexico

    The tractor giant's plan to move some production south of the border is tied up in election politics as the economy becomes more central to campaign messaging.

    By Sept. 25, 2024
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    East and Gulf coast port strikes: A shipper’s guide

    A potential dockworker strike starting Oct. 1 would upend meat and grain trade and bring new supply chain slowdowns. Here’s how to prepare.

    By Alejandra Carranza , Sept. 24, 2024
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    Mexico rail backlogs disrupt grain shipping

    BNSF and Union Pacific have paused shipments as demand outpaces capacity, setting up transportation challenges for exporters ahead of fall harvest.

    By Sept. 23, 2024
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    Agriculture set to take center stage at COP29

    The host country for the upcoming U.N. climate summit released a list of priorities that emphasizes methane reduction over a fossil fuel phaseout.

    By Sept. 19, 2024
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    General Mills teams with grocery giant to expand regenerative agriculture

    A collaboration between Ahold Delhaize USA and the consumer food company will support farmers in key growing regions as they transition to practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    By Sept. 19, 2024
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    Bayer and other seed giants defeat farmer price-fixing lawsuit

    A judge dismissed claims that agricultural chemical companies such as Syngenta and Corteva purposefully avoided e-commerce sites as a tactic to skirt price competition.

    By Sept. 18, 2024
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    EPA says it has no obligation to regulate PFAS in biosolid fertilizers

    The agency filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Texas farmers who allege they’ve been harmed by contamination from “forever chemicals” after spreading sewage sludge on agricultural land.

    By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Low Mississippi River water levels disrupt barge shipping for third consecutive year

    Cargo restrictions come as grain harvests begin and agricultural shippers look to offload more commodities from storage.

    By Sept. 16, 2024
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    Brazil wildfires damage sugarcane crops

    Burning fields have sparked concerns over the global sugar supply, a shortage that would have far-reaching repercussions.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Vital Farms adds chief supply chain officer role

    Joe Holland will be responsible for the egg company’s logistics, production operations and food safety quality assurance.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 10, 2024
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    White House announces $7.3B clean energy financing for rural electrification

    The federal funding will support clean energy projects lowering electricity costs for cooperative utilities in 23 states, according to the Biden administration.

    By Ethan Howland • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Hormel challenged by weak whole turkey prices

    Despite headwinds in the commodity market, the food processor saw higher demand for ground turkey and other branded products as more consumers make  meals at home.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
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    Port of Portland shares plan to keep container terminal open

    Oregon’s only ocean container terminal, which is primarily used by agricultural shippers, was in danger of shutting down due to a lack of state funds.

    By Alejandra Carranza , Sept. 5, 2024
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    Koch completes controversial $3.6B fertilizer plant acquisition

    The sale was widely panned by lawmakers and agricultural groups, who said it further consolidates the market at the expense of taxpayers.

    By Sept. 3, 2024
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    Why eggs are becoming expensive again

    Surging consumer demand and continued bird flu challenges across U.S. poultry farms are translating to higher prices at the grocery store.

    By Sept. 3, 2024
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    Are shoppers’ concerns around food inflation starting to ease?

    While consumers feel they have “more or less control” over their grocery finances, they are still worried about rising food costs, new FMI research found.

    By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 30, 2024
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    Bird flu vaccine for US dairy cattle is one step closer to reality

    The USDA approved the first safety trial for a vaccine and is working to address potential trade complications that could come with an immunization rollout.

    By Aug. 29, 2024