Hurrican Debby Impact and Amazon Joins SAF Coalition
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack directed the USDA to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers, and residents affected by Hurricane Debby.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service says during a power outage, a refrigerator will keep food safe for up to four hours, and a full freezer for about 48 hours.
And discard any food or beverages not in waterproof containers if there’s any chance it’s contacted flood water.
For more info, go to www.fsis.usda.gov .
**The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition announced Amazon has joined its expanding membership.
Amazon’s inclusion underscores the commitment to advancing
SAF as a key element to improve the efficiency and environmental impact of jet fuel, create domestic jobs, and enhance American energy independence.
Coalition Executive Director, Alison Graab says we’re thrilled Amazon has joined us.
It marks a pivotal moment for our collective efforts to scale up SAF production and create a more sustainable future.
**Tyson Foods says its fiscal third-quarter sales rose year-over-year, and per-share earnings surged.
Sales in the three months ending on June 29 totaled $13.4 billion, up 1.6% from the same quarter in 2023.
The company says revenue was up 0.5 percent to $39.7 billion in the first nine months of Tyson’s fiscal year.
Third-quarter sales rose to $5.24 billion from $4.96 billion and pork sales rose 10%.
