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The Latest Ag News:

• Mosaic Announces Idling of Mining Activities in Brazil

  The Mosaic Company has announced that they will begin the process of idling the Araxa Mining and Chemical Complex as well as idling mining activities at the Patrocinio Complex in Brazil. According to the company, the idling of these facilities is expected to reduce annual phosphate production at Mosaic Fertilizantes by approximately 1 million tons. Bruce Bodine, President and Chief ... Read More The post Mosaic Announces Idling of Mining Activities in Brazil appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Peanut Efficiency Awards Nominations Now Open

  The 27th Annual Peanut Efficiency Awards are now accepting nominations to celebrate peanut growers who have achieved the highest yields using the regenerative practices and mostly for the lowest price. Hosted by the Farm Press, this prestigious recognition honors farmers across the peanut belt who balance productivity, sustainability, and smart farm management. Each year, four outstanding growers from all across the country are selected ... Read More The post Peanut Efficiency Awards Nominations Now Open appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• JBS Announces Agreement With UFCW Local 7 At Greeley Facility

  JBS USA has announced that they have reached a new collective bargaining agreement with UFCW Local 7 at their Greeley, Colorado Beef Production Facility. According to JBS, “he agreement, which runs through April 2028, reflects the same economic framework JBS USA presented in its Last, Best and Final offer—an offer that remained unchanged economically throughout the bargaining process. While JBS USA is ... Read More The post JBS Announces Agreement With UFCW Local 7 At Greeley Facility appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Strait of Hormuz Reopening Considerations

  Maritime officials say the buildup of ships on either side of the Strait of Hormuz will take months to restore normal traffic when it does open. Reuters reporting there are over 3,000 vessels now in the Gulf area, including over 800 oil tankers. The narrow passage when the Strait does open when it meets the Gulf of Oman like a three-lane highway merging into ... Read More The post Strait of Hormuz Reopening Considerations appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Jon Kinzenbaw: A Modern Pioneer in Agricultural Innovation

  Introduction to an Agricultural Visionary Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute highlights the remarkable contributions of Jon Kinzenbaw—a man whose ingenuity helped reshape modern farming practices across North America. Born in 1944 in Victor, Iowa, Kinzenbaw emerged as a key figure in agricultural equipment innovation during a time of rapid transformation in the industry. Early Life and Roots in Iowa ... Read More The post Jon Kinzenbaw: A Modern Pioneer in Agricultural Innovation appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Connects With The Industry Through Stockyard Visits

  The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association connects with the cattle industry through various efforts and one of those is through visits at the Alabama stockyards. We caught up with Michael Smith with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn more. Smith said, “We are kind of getting back in the normal swing of things here at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and one of my ... Read More The post Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Connects With The Industry Through Stockyard Visits appeared first on Southeast AgNET.