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Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed by about 90% since the Iran‑U.S./Israel conflict began, halting the flow of U.S. tree‑nut shipments to the Middle East. The region accounts for roughly $1.75 billion, or 20 % of U.S. agricultural exports there, with a large share of sales occurring between February and May ahead of Ramadan. Walnut growers estimate up to 70,000 tons delayed, translating into $15 million in extra surcharges, penalties and demurrage, while container fees have risen by $2,500 each. The disruption forces exporters to reroute cargo, seek alternative markets and absorb higher costs amid already tight pricing.
The American Heart Association’s 2026 guidance urges Americans to replace meat with plant‑based proteins such as beans, peas and lentils, while also tightening limits on saturated fat and sodium. Concurrently, Trump‑aligned MAHA groups are lobbying the USDA to prioritize dietary...
Mississippi became the first U.S. state to prohibit cell‑cultured dairy products with the passage of HB 1153. Signed on March 23, the law bars manufacturing, sale, and distribution of lab‑grown milk, cheese, and yogurt, imposing daily fines up to $10,000. It also...
U.S. Wheat Associates reshuffled its West Coast office, promoting Luke Muller to market analyst and adding Kate Stephens and Tereza Edwards as new assistants. Syngenta announced the retirement of Scott Reasons and the elevation of Dave Ravel to head of...
