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Kellanova to make Cheez-It crackers with regenerative wheat for East Coast grocery stores in unique pilot
Ahold Delhaize USA, owner of Food Lion, Giant Food and Stop & Shop, is teaming with the snacking giant and grain cooperative Bartlett to reduce emissions from field to shelf.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 18, 2024 -
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USDA awards $50M to help farms hire migrant workers
The grants are part of a pilot to expand legal migratory pathways in northern Central America through the H-2A visa program.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 17, 2024 -
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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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McDonald’s elevates regenerative ag leader to head supply chain
Cesar Piña, who spearheaded the fast-food chain's commitments around soil health and deforestation-free beef, will be responsible for the company’s vast sourcing footprint.
By Philip Neuffer • June 17, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech seedlings: Microsoft-backed venture to open Georgia ‘farm of the future’
Also in this week's farm technology news: AgriCapture issues first carbon credits for regenerative rice, and a major berry supplier inks a deal for new shelf life extension tech.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 14, 2024 -
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Albertsons promotes new USDA food assistance benefit for kids
The grocer’s foundation wants to boost participation in a federal program that awards families $120 per eligible child to spend on food this summer.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 14, 2024 -
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China bans US meat exports from major West Coast logistics facility, disrupting shipping
The trade action has become a pain point for beef, pork and poultry exporters as far away as the Midwest, who rely on the cold storage hub to move goods out of the Port of Oakland.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 13, 2024 -
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Whole Foods broadens quality standards for meat products
The grocer said it is looking to improve accountability and transparency as well as broaden the scope of suppliers it can work with.
By Peyton Bigora • June 13, 2024 -
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Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government, averting strike
Potential labor action facing two major railroads, however, still threatens cross-border trade.
By Larry Avila • June 12, 2024 -
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Cargill, Target and FibreTrace partner to verify raw cotton
Luminescent pigments are integrated into raw cotton to track it throughout the global supply chain.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 11, 2024 -
Vanilla bean volatility could drive up ice cream prices
While supply constraints are not expected to last long, growers warn of a potential cost problem.
By Jennifer Lawinski • June 10, 2024 -
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Canada border agent strike deadline extended
Shippers have been carefully monitoring union labor negotiations and are raising the alarm of potential transportation slowdowns in the case of a walkout.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
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OpinionThe seafood industry must recognize that healthy seas require safeguarding human rights
While businesses have made strides in becoming more environmentally responsible, they must also hasten efforts to eliminate labor abuses or risk consumer backlash and legal repercussions.
By Ryan Bigelow • June 7, 2024 -
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Looming Canada border agent strike threatens trade
If no deal is reached, shippers can expect lengthy delays in moving cross-border freight as soon as Friday.
By Larry Avila • June 6, 2024 -
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Bird flu in dairy cattle reported for first time in Iowa, Minnesota as outbreak spreads
Cases have now been detected in herds across 11 states as public health officials scramble to scale biosecurity measures on farms.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated June 6, 2024 -
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5 agriculture podcasts to listen to right now
With hundreds of shows to choose from, we spotlight some of our favorites dealing with all aspects of farming, from sustainabilty to economics.
By David Silverberg • June 6, 2024 -
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Why orange juice prices have soared to a record high
Years of lackluster citrus harvests in Brazil, combined with flooding and heatwaves, are set to push supply to the second lowest level in decades.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 5, 2024 -
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USDA proposes ban on pay deductions for chicken farmers in tournament systems
Producers may only receive performance bonuses in a potential overhaul of the controversial payment structure, part of a Biden administration effort to promote competition.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 4, 2024 -
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Huy Fong Foods’ sriracha shortage strikes again
The popular rooster-adorned bottle has become a mainstay and must for hot sauce lovers. But its production is on hold…again.
By Alexandra Frost • June 3, 2024 -
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USDA pilot to track bird flu in dairy herds
Under the voluntary program, participating farms can bypass certain animal shipment requirements if herds test negative for three consecutive weeks.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 3, 2024 -
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USDA launches child summer nutrition programs
Some 32 states are participating in the agency’s slate of SUN Programs, which includes a permanent Summer EBT initiative.
By Anna Merod • May 31, 2024 -
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ColumnAgtech seedlings: Saudi startup raises $16M to grow produce in deserts | Danone joins AB InBev accelerator
Also in this week's farm technology news: Cibo Technologies rolls out an emissions reporting tool for CPGs, and Farmers Edge teams with sorghum growers to advance climate-smart agriculture.
By Agriculture Dive staff • May 31, 2024 -
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Post Holdings says bird flu hit nearly 14% of egg supply
The CPG giant reported avian influenza outbreaks among third-party contracted flocks in Minnesota and Iowa.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 30, 2024 -
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Scope 3 emissions reporting is a ‘when,’ not an ‘if’ for companies: Bayer
An executive with the crop sciences giant explains how the company works with suppliers to track its environmental footprint across the supply chain.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • May 29, 2024 -
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East Coast port labor talks spark shipper contingency plans
The current six-year contract for workers is set to expire on Sept. 30, prompting fears of potential supply chain delays.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 28, 2024 -
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USDA awards $300M to grow agricultural trade in new export markets
The funding comes from the controversial Commodity Credit Corporation, which has come under mounting scrutiny from Republicans during farm bill negotiations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 22, 2024
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