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11 June 2021
US ag groups petition Senate leadership for farm labor reformThe National Farmers Union (NFU) and members of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC) call immediate action to address worker shortages in the farm labor system....
US invests over $4 billion to strengthen food systemThe USDA has earmarked more than $4 billion to shore up critical supply chains and make green investments in the US food system....
10 June 2021
US beef exports continue on their upward trajectoryNewly-released data from the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) shows that April's beef exports continued to build momentum after breaking records in March 2021. ...
JBS says it paid equivalent of $11 million in ransomware attackMeatpacking giant JBS USA says it paid a ransom equivalent to $11 million following a cyberattack that disrupted its North American and Australian operations, the company's CEO said in a statement on 9 June....
US ag economy barometer posts sharp declines in MayThe Ag Economy Barometer fell by 20 points in May as producers remain bullish on farmland values....
09 June 2021
ADM throws its weight behind the Genesis Consortium to support sustainability start-upsADM joins the Genesis Consortium to promote next-generation start-ups that drive advancements in sustainability, nutrition, health and wellness....
08 June 2021
USDA invests $1 billion in food bank capacity as part of the Build Back Better initiativeThe USDA will invest $1 billion to purchase healthy food and shore up food bank capacity as part of the new Build Back Better Initiative. ...
American Farm Bureau urges administration to act amid surge of undocumented immigrantsThe recent increase in undocumented immigration is raising concerns among US farming and ranching families, says the American Farm Bureau Federation. ...
05 June 2021
The US launches the annual Feds Feed Families Nationwide Food DriveThe USDA has kicked off the annual government-wide Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign and has created a website that makes it easy to participate, measure donations and share success stories....
04 June 2021
JBS says that all facilities are back online after weekend cyberattackAll of meatpacker JBS SA's global facilities are fully operational after a weekend cyberattack disrupted much of its North American and Australian operations....
03 June 2021
Tyson CEO steps down and operating chief King takes the helmTyson Foods Inc said on 2 June Chief Executive Officer Dean Banks would step down due to personal reasons after just eight months in the job, turning the helm over to the company's operations head Donnie King....
JBS plants across North America and Australia reopenJBS SA employees started returning to work at meat plants on 2 June, a day after the company's beef operations stopped following a ransomware attack, disrupting meat production in North America and Australia....
02 June 2021
US says ransomware attack on JBS likely came from RussiaBrazil's JBS SA told the U.S. government that a ransomware attack on the company that disrupted meat production in North America and Australia originated from a criminal organization likely based in Russia, the White House said on 1 June....
President Biden's proposed budget would ramp up USDA fundingPresident Biden's $6 trillion 2022 budget request would significantly increase USDA funding and advance farm infrastructure, says National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC). ...
01 June 2021
Cyber attack hits JBS meat plants in Australia and North AmericaAustralian and North American units of the world's largest meat works were hit over the weekend by an organized cyber attack on its information systems, Brazil's JBS SA said in a statement....
28 May 2021
USDA expects record farm exports for 2021The US Department of Agriculture’s quarterly agricultural trade forecast projects fiscal year 2021 US farm exports at $164 billion – the highest total on record....
More than 450 farm groups urge US Congress to invest in climate-focused agricultureOver 450 farming and rural organizations are calling on Congress to invest $200 billion on climate-friendly farming improvements and infrastructure as part of the American Jobs Plan....
Can the US ag sector go green?A new report finds that US agriculture can lead the fight against climate change if farmers are given the right incentives. ...
27 May 2021
Iowa State to test smart manure spreader at research farms A new precision manure application system being tested at Iowa State's research farm can easily integrate with other smart farming equipment. ...
Why farmers should have the right to repair their tractorsA blog post from the National Farmers Union's Hannah Packman explains why farmers should not be penalised for repairing essential farm equipment....
Coalition of US farm groups defend move to delist grey wolfA coalition of agriculture and forestry groups — including the American Farm Bureau Federation, the American Forest Resources Council, the American Sheep Industry Association, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the Public Lands Council...
26 May 2021
Iowa State's research farms boast new smart feeding systemIowa State's research farms are embracing smart feed systems and new precision farming technologies, putting innovation to work for farms in the future. ...
25 May 2021
USDA to begin debt relief for minority farmers from JuneThe US Department of Agriculture has announced that it will start erasing an estimated $4 billion in debt to minority farmers in June as part of efforts to address racial discrimination....
19 May 2021
CME update: live cattle futures jump while feeders dropUS June live cattle futures rose on 18 May, with traders saying that the market remains oversold after plunging 2.5 percent on 13 May....
US NFU and leading cattle producer organizations hold historic talks to tackle marketplace issuesNational Farmers Union (NFU) recently joined with five other organizations that represent cattle producers to agree to work jointly on issues in the cattle marketplace....
18 May 2021
Dr Jewel Bronaugh confirmed as US Deputy Secretary of AgricultureIn a voice vote, the US Senate confirmed Dr Jewel Bronaugh to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, making her the first Black woman to hold the position....
17 May 2021
CME update: live cattle futures fall with corn while feeder cattle riseCME live cattle futures extended their losses on 14 May on long liquidation that also dragged down corn futures....
14 May 2021
CME update: live cattle futures tumble 2.5% on long liquidationUS live cattle futures fell 2.5% on 13 May, following broad declines in grain and livestock markets that analysts attributed to fund-driven long liquidation and technical selling after recent highs....
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