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    AI could pose risk for food and ag companies

    ADM and other businesses are disclosing potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more essential for growth.

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    Pilgrim’s Pride to pay chicken farmers $100M in record price-fixing settlement

    The poultry processor, along with rivals Tyson and Perdue Farms, was accused of conspiring to suppress broiler grower compensation nationwide.

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    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.

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    How biogas can support the US strategy for reducing food waste

    Anaerobic digestion can help drive progress on climate, but we have only just started to tap into the technology's potential, writes the head of the American Biogas Council.

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    These farmers didn’t know their land was contaminated with PFAS. Now they’re suing.

    Some states are ordering farms to stop selling their products after testing positive for the “forever chemicals.”

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    Lifeway Foods family feud heats up as shareholders push CEO to resign

    The brother and mother of Julie Smolyansky are accusing the executive of steering the company off course.

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    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.

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    Farmers Business Network spins off digital grain platform Gradable in ADM joint venture

    The company is looking to expand its reach among commodity buyers and growers as new sustainability regulations are set to take effect.

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    Colorado kicks off produce incentive program for SNAP participants

    The new state initiative will apply matching credits to consumers' EBT accounts for every dollar spent on qualifying fruits and vegetables, with a cap of $20 per transaction.

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    Deere earnings beat expectations following layoffs

    Despite declining profits in the third quarter, the manufacturer is positioning itself ahead of industry competitors through steep production cuts.

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    Agtech seedlings: Cargill tests irrigation tech on cotton fields

    Also in this week's farm technology news: Suzano invests in agtech for eucalyptus farming, and rock-picking startup TerraClear picks a Farmer Business Network exec to be its next CEO. 

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    Canada rail embargoes intensify ahead of potential work stoppage

    If a labor deal isn’t reached before Aug. 22, it could be the first time that both of the country’s major railroads are simultaneously shut down.

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    Cargill revenue falls, breaking two-year record earnings streak

    Slumping commodity prices are pressuring the world's largest grain trader, which is reportedly planning to restructure operations.

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    JBS stock-listing plans ‘out of our control,’ CFO says

    The world's largest meat company reported soaring profits in the second quarter, but hinted it may need more time to secure its ticker on the New York Stock Exchange.

  • Tyson Foods is laying off workers at its processing plant in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
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    Tyson cuts more jobs at North Carolina chicken plant

    The meat processing giant is initiating another round of layoffs at its Wilkesboro facility to support demand for fully-cooked products.

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    Upside Foods sues Florida over cultivated meat ban

    The alternative protein company says in a lawsuit that restrictions on lab-grown meat are unconstitutional and only serve to protect cattle ranchers.

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    The 4 types of agtech startups attracting venture investment

    Despite a tough funding environment, companies that address farm profitability and sustainability have remained somewhat resilient in this year's second quarter, according to Pitchbook. 

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    Canada’s major rail carriers begin shipping embargoes

    CPKC and Canadian National have stopped shipments of “hazardous items” including certain agricultural chemicals ahead of potential work stoppage.

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    Extreme heat is destroying corn crops around the world. US exporters could see a boost.

    Unfavorable growing conditions in Europe and South America may be a bright spot for U.S. farmers as they struggle to offload record supply.

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    USDA invests $400M to pay farmers for saving water in drought-stricken West

    Lawmakers have urged the department for “serious changes” to allow more people to benefit from federal conservation programs.

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    New initiative aims to solidify carbon removal standards

    The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative seeks to provide science-based guidelines for extracting and sequestering carbon dioxide in industries including agriculture.

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    States press EPA for pesticide rule that would shield Bayer from glyphosate lawsuits

    The Roundup maker has embarked on an aggressive state and federal lobbying campaign as it looks to stem financial fallout from thousands of claims alleging the herbicide causes cancer.