An outbreak of avian influenza has been detected on a chicken farm in South Africa’s central province of Gauteng, the agricultural ministry said on Tuesday. (Reuters)  

April’s 2020-21 U.S. corn outlook is for greater feed and residual use, increased corn used for ethanol production, larger exports, and lower ending stocks. Those estimates are part of the USDA’s April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report issued Friday. Dairy production for 2021 is raised from last month in the report, based primarily on increased cow numbers. (WEAU)

The Corn Belt Ports is made up of three new statistical port designations in the Quad Cities/Peoria/Quincy region; together they make up the nation’s largest inland port. But there’s one group it benefits above all others: farmers. (High Plains Journal)

China’s imports of soybeans, as well as grains like corn and wheat, soared in the first quarter, boosted by strong demand from the livestock sector, data from customs showed on Tuesday. (Reuters)

Amazon.com Inc said Monday that it has launched a new private-label food brand, Aplenty, that will include snack items like pita chips, crackers and mini cookies, as well as condiments, frozen foods and pantry staples. The company’s newest label comes after a pandemic year in which consumers cooked and snacked more at home. (MarketWatch)

Last year was the second highest year for U.S. agricultural exports, according to USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service’s “2020 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook.” Total exports were nearly $146 billion, an increase of approximately 7%. This is the second highest level on record, after 2014. (National Hog Farmer) Last year was the second highest year for U.S. agricultural exports, according to USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service’s “2020 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook.” Total exports were nearly $146 billion, an increase of approximately 7%. This is the second highest level on record, after 2014. (National Hog Farmer)