On Monday, Tyson unveiled a lineup of 100% vegan meat products including fresh patties, ground “beef,” fake bratwurst and Italian sausage. It’s the company’s most ambitious bet on alternative proteins, and builds on recent moves by other meat giants, including JBS SA and Marfrig, to cash in on the rapidly growing market. (Bloomberg)  

The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB), America’s leading beef sustainability initiative, reiterated the importance of sustainability amid the economic and emotional challenges facing the beef industry following the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement came at the organization’s virtual 2021 General Assembly meeting. (Feedstuffs)

Chicago corn futures rose on Monday, building on strength seen last week to hit their highest since March 2013 as dry weather in Brazil raised concerns about global supplies. (Successful Farming)

The president is under pressure to include ethanol and other biofuels in his climate and infrastructure plans, which are tilted toward supporting electric vehicles and charging stations. (Politico)

Executives said Thursday that the three new crispy sandwiches released in February are selling “substantially more” than previous versions, confirming a trend the chain’s franchisees first reported earlier this month and solidifying the Golden Arches’ place in a highly competitive field. (Business Insider)

On Tuesdays and continuing through harvest season, The News-Gazette’s Dave Hinton will spotlight a Farm Family of the Week. This week’s article features the Wilcox-Muehling family of rural Cissna Park. (The News-Gazette)