Agriculture Industry Talks With Trump Team on Immigration
The U.S. agriculture industry has started talks with Donald Trump’s transition team in a bid to advocate for the food business as the president-elect pledges tariffs and mass deportations.
December 13, 2024Tyson to Shut Kansas Plant as US Beef Shortage Erodes Profit
Tyson Foods will shut a meat plant in Kansas next year, eliminating 809 jobs, as the company seeks to slash costs amid a downturn in the beef industry.
Cargill to Cut Thousands of Jobs After Profits Shrink
Cargill Inc. is cutting thousands of jobs globally after the largest privately held company in the U.S. missed profit targets.
Deere Expected to Report Weakest Q4 Since 2020
Sales of agricultural tractors continued their decline in October, with U.S. sales falling about 14% from the previous year, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers said in a report.
Autonomous Helicopters Focus on Agriculture
Rotor Technologies has built two autonomous Sprayhawk helicopters and aims to have as many as 20 ready for market next year. For now, Rotor is focused on the agriculture sector.
N.Y. to Give $21.6M for Dairy Supply Chain, Milk Tankers
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the grant program in her 2024 State of the State address as a response to mounting challenges facing dairy farmers.
Autonomous Tech Could Transform Farming
A growing number of companies are bringing automation to agriculture. It could ease the sector’s labor shortage, help farmers manage costs and protect workers from extreme heat.
October 28, 2024Mississippi River Dries Up Again at Worst Time for Farmers
The Mississippi River is suffering from low waters for the third straight autumn, a crucial time of year when American farmers rely on the route to deliver their crops to the world.
Hurricane Devastates Cotton Crops Just Before Harvest
Cotton growers are facing devastating losses and delays from Hurricane Helene just as harvest was beginning, marking the latest blow to profits in an already weak market.
Cargill Revenue Down as Trader Struggles With Profit Targets
Cargill Inc. took a revenue hit of almost 10% in its most recent fiscal year, a decline that comes amid signs of profit struggles at the world’s biggest crop trader.