Screwworm Outbreak Squeezes US Cattle Herd, Boosts Feeder Prices at CME
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Lean hog futures rise on firm cash bids ahead of USDA data
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Mexico on alert as screwworm threat advances toward US border
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No change yet in US cattle import ban, says Sheinbaum
Atarraya's modular high-tech shrimp farms launch in New Jersey amid trade disruption from tariffs.
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Atarraya's modular shrimp farms offer $17k/ton production cost, competitive with imports, creating domestic aquaculture opportunities amid tariffs.
John Deere Bolsters Crop Automation Arsenal with GUSS Purchase
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John Deere's GUSS acquisition expands automation for high-value crops, offering labor efficiency and precision spraying opportunities for specialty gr.
Land-based Salmon Sector Divides: Which Players Are Still Winning Investor Trust?
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Investor sentiment on land-based farming has been uneven this year as some firms show progress, while others falter.
ArkeaBio Secures $7 Million, Enlists Vence Cofounder to Speed Development of Livestock Methane Vaccine
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ArkeaBio's methane vaccine offers scalable emission reduction with productivity gains, presenting a dual-value opportunity for livestock operations.
Vineyard Trials Robotic UV-C Crew: Bien Nacido Tests Autonomous Farm Tech
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UV-C robots combat powdery mildew with 35% higher efficacy than fungicides, offering RaaS model for vineyards.
Vineyard Trials: Saga Robotics' UV-C Robots Deployed at Bien Nacido, Offering Automated Disease Control
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Saga Robotics' UV-C tech reduces fungicide use, boosts yields; RaaS model offers scalable ROI for vineyards.
A microscopic mineral could unlock the key to sustainably feeding the world's billions.
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Rice, a staple for billions, is one of the most resource-hungry crops on the planet—but scientists may have found a way to change that. By applying nanoscale selenium directly to rice plants, researchers dramatically improved nitrogen efficiency, boosted yields, and made grains more nutritious while reducing fertilizer use and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Major Seafood Firm Acquires Fish Oil Producer in $248 Million Transaction
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The deal will move Icelandic fishing giant further up the seafood value chain with one of the country’s best-known health supplement brands.
ADM and Alltech Forge Landmark Partnership to Launch North American Animal Nutrition Venture
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Partnership expected to launch in Q1 2026
Major players in food and agriculture risk fading into obscurity by failing to adapt to modern demands.
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Ag giants underinvest in R&D at 2% vs tech's 14%, creating openings for agile agtech startups to capture market share.