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    Agtech seedlings: University of Kentucky to herd cattle with drones

    In other farm technology news: Farm management platform CropX acquires a nitrogen-sensing startup, and S2G Ventures invests to expand rural broadband.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Fed cuts interest rates for first time since 2020. What does it mean for ag?

    Lower rates could provide farms with some financial relief and potentially boost prospects for U.S. exports.

    By Jim Tyson , • Sept. 20, 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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    EPA issues violation notice to ADM over carbon sequestration permit

    A monitoring well designed to keep track of whether captured carbon is flowing to the right place had corroded, though has since been plugged.

    By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Bank of America closes $205M deal with biofuels producer for clean fuel credits

    The financial institution will purchase tax credits generated by the carbon captured at Harvestone Low Carbon Partners’ North Dakota ethanol facility.

    By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Cal-Maine takes majority stake of egg processor to expand into prepared foods

    A new joint venture with wrap and crepe maker Crepini comes as producers look to boost profits through value-added products.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    California’s first bird flu cases in dairy cows magnifies production risks

    Avian influenza has reached the top milk producing state in the nation, raising concerns about a lack of testing among farms.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Big banks pressed to stop financing livestock production over climate concerns

    An open letter singles out JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and other institutions for their support of food giants like JBS, saying lending activities undermine the sector’s environmental commitments.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Maple syrup production to ‘bounce back’ after devastating season

    After the world's only strategic maple reserve dwindled to a 16-year low, the industry is rebuilding in the face of continued climate challenges.

    By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Chomps to open Missouri meat snack manufacturing plant

    The facility builds on a partnership with contract manufacturer Western Smokehouse Partners.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Avocado supply shortages generate record profits

    Mission Produce and Limoneira are seeing strong consumer demand even in the face of higher grocery store prices. 

    By • Sept. 10, 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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    Cargill buys 2 feed mills from a pet food company

    The food giant is looking to build out its animal nutrition capabilities as U.S. pet care sales soar.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Farm income to fall far less than expected in revised USDA forecast

    The department is no longer expecting a record profit drop in 2024 as production expenses decline and rising meat and egg prices boost the livestock sector.

    By • Sept. 6, 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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    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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    Tyson Foods appoints new CFO, replacing company heir

    John R. Tyson, who was suspended earlier this summer following a drunk driving incident, is on health leave.

    By • Aug. 30, 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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    Agtech seedlings: Google gets into climate smart agriculture with water conservation partnership

    Also in this week's farm technology news: Fresh Del Monte names a head of innovation, and a Deere-backed startup raises $10 million for farm emissions monitoring. 

    By • Aug. 30, 2024
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    Smithfield spins off Europe business ahead of potential US listing

    The nation’s largest pork producer said the decision further accelerates “unique growth opportunities for both businesses.”

    By • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Western Valley cleared to buy Cargill’s Fresno beef plant, but must provide job protections

    California is requiring the meat producer to operate the facility for at least one year, saying a closure would limit dairy farmer options on where to send their cows.

    By • Aug. 27, 2024
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    How the EPA plans to protect endangered species from weedkillers

    A new framework could require farms near vulnerable habitats to take additional conservation steps. Here's what to know.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    American Vanguard to end global production of Dacthal weedkiller after EPA ban

    The sole U.S. manufacturer of the herbicide is working to remove the product from the market following regulators' determination that DCPA can harm fetal development. 

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    Agtech seedlings: US egg producer aims to become first to deploy in-ovo sexing

    Also in this week's farm technology news: Regenerative agriculture company Regrow Ag announces layoffs, and CropX announces plans to integrate its tech with CNH equipment.

    By Agriculture Dive staff • Aug. 23, 2024
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    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 • Aug. 22, 2024