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Facing Labor Shortage, Tyson to Ramp Up Automation in Processing Plants
The company hopes to “reduce labor costs” (aka cut jobs).
Minnesota Seeks to Add State-Specific Dicamba Pesticide Regulations
They’d be stricter than the national ones.
Crop Pests and Diseases Dramatically Rise in China
Researchers suspect climate change to be a major factor in the whopping 400 percent increase.
First USDA-Approved Low-Carbon Beef Certification Launched
The new program will require participating producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to at least 10 percent lower than the industry’s standard baseline.
Supply Chain Crunches Are Affecting Every Corner of Agriculture
Producers are over-ordering supplies for 2022, farmers are considering new cash crops, while others are getting out of the business.
Germany Becomes First Country to Ban Mass Culling of Male Chicks
It’s a big step forward for animal welfare in the egg industry.
Weed-Inspired Velcro Concept Could Deliver Medicines, Collect Data From Plants
It’s all about the microhooks.
Dutch Airport Attempts to Keep Birds Away With Foraging Pigs
Nearby farmland has attracted birds, which can be disastrous for planes. A pilot pig program aims to remedy the problem.
Biden Administration Returns to Trump-Era Theme: Increase Meat Processing Line Speeds
Many organizations note this could result in higher risk of injury to workers.
