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Tyson Foods Plans to Close 4 More Chicken Plants to Cut Costs
The nation’s largest meat company, Tyson Foods announced Monday that it will close four more chicken plants in the U.S. to cut costs....

by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 10, 20231 min read


Bill Introduced to Protect Family-Owned Business From the Death Tax
Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA) and Mike Kelly (PA) recently introduced legislation that would update IRS Code Section 2032A—making...

by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Commodity Prices 7/31-8/4
Your California Commodity and Market Updates for the week!

by Sean Haynes
Aug 2, 20231 min read


PepsiCo and Walmart Aim to Support Regenerative Agriculture on More than 2 Million Acres of Farmland
Last week, PepsiCo and Walmart announced a 7-year collaboration to pursue $120 million worth of investments focused on supporting U.S....

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Senate Votes to Ban Some Foreign Farmland and Ag Business Purchases
Last week, the United States Senate passed an amendment offered by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) that bans foreign adversaries from...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 31, 20231 min read


Bayer Warns Investors About $2 Billion Lower 2023 Outlook
Earlier this week, Bayer CEO Werner Baumann warned investors of potential sales declines within the crop science division during the...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Commodity Prices 7/24-7/28
Your California Commodity and Market Updates for the week!

by Sean Haynes
Jul 25, 20231 min read


ProducePay and Four Star Fruit Partner on Direct-to-Retail Fresh Produce Supply Chain
ProducePay believes the success of this industry-first table grapes program with Four Star Fruit will be the first of many commodities to...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 18, 20234 min read


Performance Livestock Analytics Separates from Zoetis and Secures Investment from Builders VC
Last week, Performance Livestock Analytics (PLA) announced their separation from the world's largest global animal health company, Zoetis...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 17, 20232 min read


USDA Awards $115 Million to Boost Independent Meat Processors
The USDA is providing 15 awards totaling $115 million in 17 states.

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 12, 20232 min read


USDA Purchases Over $78 Million Worth of Almonds for Food Assistance Programs
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an award solicitation for Section 32 of almonds. The award is for over $78 million dollars...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 12, 20231 min read


USDA Unveils New Tools to Track Federally Funded Investments and Grant Status
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the release of two new data dashboards, allowing users to access high-level...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 5, 20231 min read


2023 Pistachio Crop Estimate Report
The California Agriculture Industries first Pistachio Crop Estimate Report since 2003!

by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 28, 20231 min read


India to Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on Eight U.S. Products
According to U.S. government officials, India has reportedly decided to remove retaliatory tariffs on eight U.S. products, and of the eig...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 28, 20232 min read


Commodity Report Video for the Week of 6/26 - 6/30
Weekly pricing and market information on fresh fruit, dairy, beef, nuts, forage crops, interest rates, and more!

by Sean Haynes
Jun 28, 20231 min read


H2-A fees increase 7.9 percent
According to the U.S. Department of State's website, visa fees for agricultural guest workers, under the Federal H2-A program, have risen...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 26, 20231 min read


USDA Moves to Strengthen Validation of "GRASS FED" and other animal-raising claims
Last week, the USDA launched a multi-step effort to strengthen the standards of animal-raising marketing claims made on beef and poultry...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 23, 20231 min read


USDA Announces $39M Table Grape Purchase
On Tuesday, the USDA announced a $39 million purchase of table grapes for nutrition and school lunch programs.

by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 21, 20231 min read


House Republicans Propose 60% Tax on Foreign Farmland Purchases
In order to protect U.S. farmland, House Republicans Jason Smith and Beth Van Duyne, have proposed a bill that would prevent foreign...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 19, 20231 min read


Tyson Foods Reports $97 million Quarterly Loss, 2023 Sales Outlook
Tyson Foods reported a second fiscal quarter net income loss of $97 million last Monday (May 8), a wide swing from net income of $829...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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