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Early Reports Show Hurricane Helene has Caused Billions in Agricultural Damage
Across the southern U.S., “the crop losses alone could trigger $7 billion in insurance payouts, a US Department of Agriculture official...
by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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CA Congressmen Introduce Bill to Help Ag Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
The bill provides an additional $14 billion to the USDA to assist agriculture producers impacted by losses caused by natural disasters...
by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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Colombia Lifts It's HPAI Ban on U.S. Beef Products From 14 States After 5 Months
Prior to the restrictions imposed in April, Colombia was a promising market averaging about $3 million per month in U.S. beef purchases...
by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Trump Threatens John Deere With 200% Tariffs if it Moves Manufacturing to Mexico
“This is just the beginning,” Trump said of Deere’s plans to move production. “All of a sudden, they’re not going to be in the country...
by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Trump v Harris: What Their Opposing Policies Mean for the Agriculture Industry
As president, what would you do to reform and resolve the critical labor shortage that many farmers and ranchers face each year? How would..
by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 16, 20244 min read
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OSHA Sets December Comment Deadline for Ag Employers Extreme Heat Prevention Plans
The proposed rule would require employers to develop a heat injury and illness prevention plan as well as provide water, rest breaks and...
by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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USDA Invests $400 Million to Address Drought, Conserve Water through Production of Water-Saving Commodities
USDA will invest $400 million with at least 18 irrigation districts to help farmers continue commodity production while also conserving...
by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Cargill’s Fresno Beef Plant Sale Cleared - Must Retain 700 Employees and Operate for 1 Year
Western Valley Meat agrees to continue operating the Fresno plant for 12 months and agrees to retain at least 700 existing employees for...
by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 28, 20241 min read
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What Canada's Rail Network Shut Down Means For the Agriculture Industry
The United States imported $40.1 billion of Canadian agricultural products, making Canada the second-largest origin of U.S. agricultural...
by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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USDA Releases Land Value 2024 Summary Report Showing U.S. Cropland Values Up 37% Since 2020
According to the USDA's recently released Land Value 2024 Summary, U.S. cropland is worth an average of $5,570 an acre, an increase of ...
by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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DCPA Ban Effective Immediately - First Time in 40 Years The EPA Has Used Emergency Action to Ban
The pesticide has been found to cause irreversible damage to fetuses in utero if they’re exposed to the chemical, and has been linked to...
by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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California Commodity Prices Report 8/12 - 8/16
Your California Commodity and Market Price Update for the Week!
by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 14, 20241 min read
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USDA Forecasts Record Soybean Crop in New Report - Up 10% From 2023 at 4.59B Bushels
The U.S. season-average soybean price for 2024/25 is forecast at $10.80 per bushel, down $0.30 from last month. The soybean meal price...
by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Investigates High Grocery Prices Despite Slowing Inflation
“We want to make sure that major businesses are not exploiting their power to inflate prices for American families at the grocery store,”...
by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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USDA Announces Changes to Enhanced Coverage Option Insurance Program
ECO is currently approved for 36 crops and RMA is expanding coverage options to almonds, apples, blueberries, grapes, and walnuts for the...
by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Food Trends To Look Out For Coming Out of The 2024 Foodservice Conference
The IFPA Foodservice Conference had record attendance this year with more than 2,200 attendees including 1,000 foodservice buyers...
by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Israeli Specialty Minerals Company ICL Buys Custom Ag Formulators for $60M
“We are pleased to have Custom Ag Formulators join ICL and bring their expertise to our customers in the U.S.,” said Elad Aharonson...
by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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Newsom Issues California State Agencies to Start Clearing Homeless Encampments
California has the largest homeless population in the U.S., at over 181,000 homeless, and accounts for one third of the U.S.'s homeless pop.
by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Popular Ag Companies Are Ditching Their DEI and Climate Initiatives After Backlash
"We have heard from customers that we have disappointed them. We have taken this feedback to heart. Going forward, we will ensure our...
by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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Over 100 Amazon Workers Strike at Major West Coast Air Hub Due To Unfair Labor Practices
Days after Amazon's largest sale of the year, Prime Day, Amazon workers organizing with the Teamsters at the company's major air hub in...
by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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