President Joe Biden met virtually with independent farmers and ranchers on Monday to discuss initiatives to reduce food prices by increasing competition within the meat industry, part of a broader effort to show his administration is trying to combat inflation. (ABC News)  

On Friday morning, Grains traded quietly to start the session before pushing higher to finish the day. (Successful Farming)

Streator farmer and ag student Lance Moritz recently made a plea for a kidney donor on social media. The 19-year-old, whose kidneys have been monitored by doctors since he was 7, knew the day would come when the he needed a new kidney, and has turned to the public for help. (Quad-City Times)

Higher fertilizer prices are just one consequence of a slew of global supply chain breakdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, experts say. Despite an improving economy, bottlenecks at ports and labor shortages are expected to linger. It means farmers can expect to pay more for needed supplies, such as equipment and pesticides. (Investigate Midwest)

In the aftermath of recent storms — which included an unprecedented tornado that barreled through communities for more than 200 miles — farms throughout Western Kentucky suffered “complete and utter destruction,” Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said Thursday. (The Courier Journal)

Supply chain issues have disrupted United States markets for months, leading to shortages of medical supplies, liquor, athleisure, toys, gasoline and other items, and now cream cheese. In light of the national cream cheese shortage, Kraft is offering customers $20 to bring another dessert to holiday gatherings instead of cheesecake. (NBC)