COLUMN: Why Vertical Farming Is the Future of Produce
Vertical farming can play a pivotal role to reduce the carbon footprint and provide a sustainable alternative for consumers.
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Chicken or the Egg? HPAI’s Impact on Pricing
On the surface, the appearance of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 2022 should have pushed prices up for both chicken and eggs at an equal level. But anyone keeping an eye on supermarket shelves …
Shortages of Potatoes, Onions Send Industry Scrambling
Bad potato and onion crops, coupled with cost and availability issues, may have consumers hearing, “You want zucchini sticks with that burger?” Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo said supplies of onion rings and French fries have …
Atmospheric Rivers Deluge California, Yet Drought Persists
Atmospheric rivers have deluged California in recent weeks, dumping 8.61 inches on the San Francisco area since December 26, yet drought persists.
Analyst: U.S. Egg Industry in ‘Unprecedented Times’
The U.S. egg industry is in “unprecedented times” as the threat of avian influenza continues to impact prices and availability. That’s according to Eggs Unlimited Global Trade Strategist Brian Moscogiuri, who told The Food Institute …
Survey Shows Farmers Optimistic at 2023’s Outset
The latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index finds farmers turned more optimistic as 2022 drew to a close.
The Zero-e Pineapple Has Arrived
Produce is a low-margin, high-risk industry. Hans Sauter would know – he’s been in the produce game for over 35 years. He’s not only Senior Vice President of Research and Development for Fresh Del Monte, …
Storms Ease California Drought, for the Moment
California officials fear the recent spate of storms that eased the area’s severe drought conditions may, actually, simply be a prelude to drier weather, the Los Angeles Times reported. David Rizzardo, hydrology section manager for …
Meet the Two Biggest Enemies of Indoor Farming
Getting the vertical farming industry to reach its objectives will require much collaboration and benchmarking, industry insiders note.
Ag Roundup: Brazil’s Record Grain Crop, Inflation Impacts Organic
Brazilian officials said the country’s grain crop is expected to hit a record 312.2 million tons, up 15% from last year, Reuters reported. The estimate, however, was lower than previous projections. The government food and …
American Aquaculture Catching On
The new year represents a key juncture for American aquaculture. Kai Sato has observed the evolving industry long enough to know that. “Each year the U.S. becomes a more viable market for aquaculture entrepreneurs to …
Analysis: Coffee Prices to Level Out Amid Inflation Setbacks
With inflation remaining steady, many companies currently face dilemmas. Some are doing everything in their power to absorb the higher operating costs and to keep their prices down. Others, however, have been able to pass …
Understanding the Snow Crab Crisis
The cancelation of the Alaskan snow crab season has upended an entire chain of fishing, restaurant, grocery, and wholesale industries with one of its seasonal (and most delicious) mainstays.
Bird Flu Cull Surpasses 2015
More than 52 million birds in 46 states have been culled so far this year due to highly pathogenic avian influenza, topping the record set in 2015, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service …
Experts: Weather-Related Disasters Increasing, Taking Toll on Food Industry
As of October 11, the U.S. has experienced a total of 15 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters this year, making 2022 the eighth consecutive year with 10 or more billion-dollar weather and climate-related disasters.
Column: Why Vertical Farming Stocks are Struggling
Few sectors have been more impacted by the boom/bust cycle than vertical farming stocks in recent years.
Infarm Grows Wheat Indoors in Food Security Breakthrough
Amsterdam-based startup Infarm has become the first vertical farming company to successfully grow wheat indoors.
Diesel Shortage Chokes Transportation from the Farm Gate
The well-documented diesel shortage in America is understandably causing concern across the country. But to what extent is the shortage cause for alarm for farmers and consumers alike? Opinions vary. From the pandemic, to the …
Experts: Huge Opportunities Exist in Tech-enabled Ag
As agriculture moves towards automation, what technologies and best practices will lead the way? In a recent FI webinar, Agritecture founder and CEO Henry Gordon-Smith and Tortuga AgTech CEO Eric Adamson outlined the current state of ag tech.
Talking Turkey: Inflation Altering Thanksgiving Spending
The effects of the COVID pandemic, continuing labor shortages and higher transportation costs, as well as drought and outbreaks of avian influenza, will impact Thanksgiving spending, sending turkey prices up more than 70% compared with …
Modular, Climate-Controlled Farming Hits Ohio
Square Roots and Gordon Food Service partnered to open a climate-controlled farming facility inside a Springfield, Ohio, distribution center.
Florida Citrus Industry Faces Uphill Battle after Hurricane Ian
The impacts of Hurricane Ian are still being analyzed, but one thing is certain: the Florida citrus industry’s losses will be staggering. That’s according to The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, …
‘Never Seen Anything Like This’: HPAI Has Affected 47M Birds So Far
One university research scientist said the bird flu outbreak of 2022 is unprecedented, and the outbreak shows no signs of stopping any time soon.
WATCH: Extreme Weather Continues to Threaten Supplies
Extreme weather events are making their impact felt across the globe, and that’s putting a strain on global food production and distribution.
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Hurricane Ian Takes Toll on Florida Agriculture
Florida’s citrus industry appears to have borne the brunt of Hurricane Ian. Reports from the region indicate that the damage could potentially be worse than after Hurricane Irma, which cut Florida citrus production by a …
Texas’s First Vertical Farm Company Unveils New Facility
In the Dallas exurb of Cleburne, Eden Green Technology today unveiled a nearly $50 million farming facility that’s unique to the area – a facility with leafy greens stacked from floor to ceiling. Eden Green …
WEEKEND UPDATE: Hurricane Ian’s Impacts on Food Industry Likely Far-Reaching
Editor’s note: Article updated on 9/30: Hurricane Ian regained strength as it reached the Atlantic Ocean as the weekend approached, and the storm began moving toward the Carolinas as a Category 1 storm. Meanwhile, recovery …
Second Wave of Bird Flu Hitting US, Canada
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was reported in five turkey flocks in the U.S. in September, among eight outbreaks reported in the U.S. and Canada.
Traditional Dairy Eager to Meet Challenge of Plant-Based Competitors
Jillian Bohlen, a Georgia State Dairy Extension Specialist, is extremely passionate about her profession. That said, she knows the traditional dairy category must continue to adjust to changing times. “What I see now is a …
USDA Wants Farmers to Increase Double-Cropping
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to grow two crops on one piece of land, a practice known as double-cropping, to bolster global food supplies, which are threatened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. …
AeroFarms Unveils World’s Biggest Aeroponic Smart Farm
AeroFarms on Tuesday unveiled what it says is the world’s largest aeroponic smart farm. The 140,000 square-foot indoor facility, located in Danville, Virginia, is capable of growing more than 3 million pounds of fresh leafy …
Thanksgiving Turkeys Could be More Expensive This Year
Avian flu and energy prices are pushing turkey prices to new heights, with breast meat going for more than $6.50 a pound.
What U.S. Restaurants Can Learn from the U.K.
Struggling U.S. restaurateurs could learn a lesson or two from their counterparts in the U.K., where COVID, labor shortages, supply chain and energy issues, and Brexit, have complicated survival, experts say.
Analysis: Summertime Meat Department Sales Strong
Red meat remain strong as IRI reported $8.5 billion in meat department sales in July, with gains of +5.6% versus 2021.
UPDATE: The Latest Regenerative Ag Trend: Criollo Cattle
Criollo cattle have adapted to dry rangelands and could help regenerate soil while needing less water and feed than other cattle.
Weather Researchers Warn of Pending Megafloods, Megaheat
California could experience “megafloods” as a large portion of the country experiences “megaheat,” according to a UCLA study.