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Oatly, the Swedish oat milk company known for its aggressive marketing and penchant for legal drama, has landed itself in another sticky situation. After years of back-and-forth battles, the UK Court of Appeal ruled against Oatly’s use of its trademarked slogan “Post Milk Generation” on food and beverage products, overturning a High Court decision from late last year that had initially favored the company. The saga began in 2019, when Oatly registered the slogan for its oat beverages, crème fraiche alternatives, and yogurts, as well as T-shirts. Dairy UK, the trade association representing British dairy producers, immediately challenged the trademark.…

A Fresno dairy recalled all of its unpasteurized whole milk and cream products following “multiple bird flu detections in the company’s milk and dairy in the past week,” said the California Department of Public Health. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control confirmed the 32nd human case of bird flu in the state. “Raw Farm milk products have tested positive for bird flu at both retail and dairy storage and bottling sites in the past week,” said the state health department. The voluntary recall covers all containers of Raw Farm milk and cream produced from Nov. 4 to 27. No…

A neurodegenerative-disease scientist from Arizona State University has released a study looking at the lasting effects of glyphosate on brain health. His findings show that this herbicidal active ingredient could lead to “significant brain inflammation, and increase the risk of neurodegenerative disease and Alzheimer’s-like effects.” The study was published Wednesday in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neuroinflammation. “Our work contributes to the growing literature highlighting the brain’s vulnerability to glyphosate,” said the lead scientist and co-author, Ramon Velazquez. “Given the increasing incidence of cognitive decline in the aging population, particularly in rural communities where exposure to glyphosate is more common due…

PTx Trimble has introduced WM-FieldForm, a system designed to help farmers control water movement into, out of, and within fields.  WM-FieldForm provides single-scraper control for landforming, grading, leveling, and terracing projects to form field surfaces into optimal shapes, with the goal of increasing crop yield benefits. This will allow farmers the capability to form and maintain fields on their own, minimize topsoil disturbance, and adopt sustainable farming practices with their water resources.  This system is designed to work regardless of the farmer’s local climate. For farmers struggling with excessive moisture, WM-Fieldform can help reduce soil erosion, save on inputs by…

DAILY Bites A federal court blocked the Corporate Transparency Act, which required over 32 million entities, including 230,000 farming operations, to report ownership details to the Treasury. The judge ruled the act exceeded Congress’s authority, calling it a “drastic” overreach impacting small businesses and state governance. Farm and ranch groups applauded the decision, citing the act’s burdens on agriculture and threats to privacy. DAILY Discussion A Texas federal court judge issued a nationwide injunction this week, nullifying the contentious Corporate Transparency Act. The rule would have required more than 32 million corporate entities to disclose their “beneficial owners” to the…

March corn is up 1¾¢ this morning. January soybeans are up 6¾¢. March wheat contracts are also higher. CBOT wheat is up 5¾¢. KC wheat is up 7¼¢. Minneapolis wheat is up 7¼¢. This morning, USDA announced China is buying 136,000 metric tons of soybeans for the 2024/2025 marketing year. USDA also released the weekly U.S. Export Sales report for the week ending Nov. 28. Regarding the report, The Brock Report said: “Net U.S. corn export sales for the week ended Nov. 28 came in at 69.1 million bushels, topping trade expectations that ran 31.5-61 million bushels and the previous…

Here’s a quick look at six farmland transactions that transpired in August and September 2024. 80 acres in Poweshiek County, Iowa Price: $19,000 per acre Date: Aug. 8, 2024 Corn Suitability Rating Index (CSR2): 91.2 Eighty acres located 2½ miles north of the small east-central town of Hartwick, Iowa, sold via public auction. This quality farm’s CSR2 value was well above the Poweshiek County average of 67.9. On auction day the farm sold for $19,000 per acre, for a final sale price of $1,520,000. 118.34 acres in Macon County, Illinois Price: $17,397 per acre average Date: Aug. 28, 2024 Productivity…

As it did eight years ago, Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election has ignited a surge of enthusiasm among farmers, although two-fifths of them say there is a risk of a damaging trade war, said a Purdue University poll released on Tuesday. The Ag Economy Barometer, a gauge of farmer confidence, surged 30 points to its highest reading since May 2021. “Some of the reasons behind the improvement in farmer sentiment include expectations for a future regulatory and tax environment for the agricultural sector that is more favorable than expected prior to the November elections,” said agricultural economists James…

By Jarrett Renshaw Dec 3 (Reuters) – Biden administration officials will not finalize highly anticipated guidelines on new clean fuel production tax credits aimed at the airline and biofuel industries before they leave in January, three sources told Reuters, casting doubt on the future of a key piece of the U.S. president’s climate agenda. The tax credit, the engine behind President Joe Biden’s ambitious plan to generate 3 billion gallons in production of sustainable aviation fuels by 2030, was due to become effective Jan. 1, but a lack of detailed guidance from the U.S. Treasury would render the program dormant.…

By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Global commodities trader Cargill began laying off employees across its vast operations on Tuesday in a drive to slash headcount by 5%, sending U.S. workers from supply chain, inventory control, and other roles to look for new jobs. Cargill, a major grain merchant and U.S. beef processor, is facing a downturn in returns in cattle, grains, and oilseeds businesses. In Minnesota, home to its headquarters, Cargill plans to terminate 475 employees at an office center in Wayzata starting on Feb. 5, the company said in a letter to state officials. Cargill began…