04 October 2024
ATR: ADM shutters CO2 injections, Poultry destroyed in GA, Food Babe re-emerges with @EggGirlHudson - E392
This Week's Ag Tribes Report with Vance Crowe features a special co-host, Christina Hudson Kohler of Hudson Egg Farms. Christina has been the president of the NY Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers program and currently serves on the American Egg Board.
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On this weeks show we cover:
1. Breaking News: ADM Halts CO2 Injection
ADM's decision to pause operations at its carbon capture facility in Decatur due to detected brine movement. While the company assures no immediate threats to public health or water resources, the incident raises questions about the safety and reliability of carbon capture technologies, crucial in the fight against climate change.
2. Hurricane Helene's Aftermath on Poultry Industry
A deep dive into how Hurricane Helene devastated Georgia's poultry sector, highlighting the vulnerability of single industry regions and the broader implications for food security and prices. Governor Kemp's comments underscore the widespread damage across various agricultural commodities.
3. Dockworkers' Strike and Economic Ripples
Initially poised to discuss the potential economic impacts of a dockworkers' strike, the episode pivoted as a deal was reached, averting a disaster for farmers and the economy. Discussion shifted to the broader theme of labor negotiations, their timing, and impact on agriculture, especially during critical shipping periods.
4. Cultural Shift Against Modern Agriculture
Representative Thomas Massie's endorsement of Vani Hari aka "Food Babe" reignited conversations on food safety, signaling a cultural shift where skepticism towards agricultural biotechnology is gaining traction. This segment analyzed the implications of such shifts on policy, consumer behavior, and the agricultural industry's response.
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