Industry News | 08-17-2026

Tyson Foods Will Close or Sell Three U.S. Beef Facilities as Industry Struggles
Tyson Foods said on Thursday it will close or sell three of its beef plant and packaging operation sites, further shrinking its beef footprint as a historic U.S. cattle shortage deepens losses for the largest U.S. meatpacker.
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Robot “Dogs” On the Hunt for Crop-Destroying Pests, Diseases, Weeds
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences has put three new “dogs” on the hunt for crop-destroying pests, plant diseases and invasive weeds, all to help growers manage their fields, their time and their budgets.
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Post-USDA report rally could offer corn, soybean marketing opportunities
A post-USDA rally could give farmers an opportunity to make sales ahead of harvest.  (Audio Article)
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Leading From the Ground Up
With a $10 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, From The Ground Up (FTGUp) is pioneering a shift in who leads agricultural research.
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BASF launches next-gen xarvio CONNECT 2.0
BASF has debuted its xarvio CONNECT 2.0, the next-generation portable hardware device aimed at creating a secure and seamless data exchange between xarvio FIELD MANAGER and compatible machinery terminals.
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