Myriad tax policy proposals are under consideration by the Biden administration and Congress. Farmers are concerned about the implications to their operations as well as what it would mean if they were to pass their farm on. Many on Capitol Hill, as well as agricultural groups, are sharing those concerns on ag tax policy as the debate begins to pick up. (Beef Magazine)

In late summer 2020, as discussions of racial social justice arose throughout social media and the political realm, John Deere created a coalition that focused on improving the livelihood of Black farmers and addressing the long-running issue of heir’s property. That coalition, known as LEAP (Legislation, Education, Advocacy and Production Systems), now has a website dedicated to advancing its mission. (AGDAILY)

The Logan Square Farmers Market, one of Chicago’s only weekly, nearly year-long farmers markets, opened on Sunday – just in time to provide some extra help to the farmers, restaurateurs and other food producers selling their goods in the city’s Northwest Side neighborhood. (WTTW)

JBS, the world’s largest meatpacker, returned to profitability in the first quarter thanks to the strong performance of its U.S. meat operation, it said in an earnings statement on Wednesday. (Reuters)

Soybean futures touched $16 on Tuesday for the first time since 2012 as concerns mount over a supply crunch. The economic recovery from the pandemic is driving demand for agricultural goods generally, draining stockpiles and fueling food-inflation concerns. (Bloomberg)

Tesla Inc is seeking to enter the multi-billion dollar U.S. renewable credit market, hoping to profit from the Biden administration’s march toward new zero-emission goals, two sources familiar with the matter said. (Reuters