Climate and anti-hunger groups are pushing for swift action on the farm bill after conflicting frameworks for the $1.5 trillion spending package were released this week. https://lnkd.in/ehRGx3hR
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A Microsoft-backed venture is building out what could be the next "farm of the future" in Georgia, with plans to deploy its first field projects next year. https://lnkd.in/eJap7b9X
Agtech seedlings: Microsoft-backed venture to open Georgia ‘farm of the future’
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UPDATED: Tyson has suspended CFO John R. Tyson, great grandson of the company's founder, after getting arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated. An officer saw a silver SUV taking an improper turn at a traffic light near the University of Arkansas campus, according to a police report. The vehicle then partially drove up a street curb onto a grassy area before correcting itself. More details below: https://lnkd.in/eFQDYcDG
Tyson Foods CFO suspended after arrest for intoxicated driving
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USDA proposed a new rule that would bar poultry companies from deducting pay from contract chicken farmers who underperform compared to their peers. The Biden admin. effort aims to overhaul a controversial payment method that critics say pits growers against each other. https://lnkd.in/euEfpZd6
USDA proposes ban on pay deductions for chicken farmers in tournament systems
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CNH Industrial's president of agriculture, Derek Nielson, is stepping down later this year to pursue a venture project. He is the tractor manufacturer's second executive to give his notice in the last month or so, following the announced departure of CEO Scott Wine. https://lnkd.in/eYVhTATA
CNH head of ag steps down following CEO shakeup
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The USDA launched a voluntary bird flu surveillance program for dairy farmers as the federal government separately announced an additional $824 million in emergency funding to contain the virus’ spread. https://lnkd.in/ecv8dufj
USDA pilot to track bird flu in dairy herds
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Cherry growers are experimenting with new production techniques as warmer weather and a global oversupply of the stone fruit decimates prices. https://lnkd.in/g8vxHJ5Z
Too much of a sweet thing: Cherry growers struggle after oversupply decimates prices
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After 10 years, fruit and vegetable farmers will have to start conducting pre-harvest water assessments that address potential contamination to improve food safety and reduce foodborne illness under an FDA final rule published today. https://lnkd.in/gVKHqdd2
Produce farms will need to test water for contamination in long-awaited food safety rule
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Farmers raising corn and soybeans for sustainable aviation fuel are criticizing the Biden administration's recent requirements to adopt climate-smart growing practices in order to qualify for renewable energy tax credits. Find out why below: https://lnkd.in/g_bVswwz
Farmers blast cover crop requirements for sustainable jet fuel tax credits
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