Supply Chain
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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 Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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 Nathan Owens • Sept. 19, 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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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 Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Nathan Owens • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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 , Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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 Nathan Owens • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks
Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Mad Markets buys Timeless Seeds to bridge ‘missing middle’ in regenerative ag
The purchase of the organic legume processor kicks off a new venture to connect farmers with CPG buyers.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 29, 2024 -
7-Eleven’s lettuce procurement goes green with indoor farming partnership
The convenience store chain is partnering with vertical farming company Plenty Unlimited to provide fresh produce for its 1,300 California locations.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 27, 2024 -
Canada rail service resumes following government order
While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 26, 2024 -
Oxtail was once considered undesirable. Now prices are soaring.
The bony cut of meat is becoming the latest culinary fad, providing a new potential revenue source for ranchers.
By David Silverberg • Aug. 26, 2024 -
Canada government moves to end rail shutdown, but disruption threat continues
Despite a referral for binding arbitration, workers at Canadian National issued a fresh 72-hour strike notice while CPKC has yet to lift an employee lockout.
By Larry Avila , Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Aug. 23, 2024 -
Canada’s rail network shuts down: Here’s what it means for agriculture
A lockout of union workers is expected to upend transportation of fertilizer and create risks for grain shippers ahead of the upcoming harvest.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Louis Dreyfus forms dedicated pulses unit
The processor is capitalizing on global demand for beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils, which have gained prominence as a meat alternative.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Farm groups pressure Canada’s government to prevent rail shutdown
A work stoppage at the country’s main railroads would create extensive disruption for grain farmers and U.S. agriculture, stakeholders say.
By Larry Avila , Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Rebuilding the US cattle herd could take years, analyst says
Strong cattle prices are encouraging ranchers to sell rather than retain their animals despite feed cost and pasture improvements.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 20, 2024 -
The meat industry reacts to Harris’ plan to ban ‘price gouging’
Trade groups say the vice president’s plan unfairly blames food companies for driving inflation without addressing the root causes for why prices are higher.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 19, 2024