President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan includes several elements that appeal to rural America, but it remains to be seen how much buy-in it will get from lawmakers representing such districts. (Politico)

The Biden administration has begun sending pandemic payments of more than $5.6 billion to cattle and crop producers, opening the third round of coronavirus relief to farmers and ranchers in 10 months (Successful Farming)

The face of American farming has been changing for centuries and continues to evolve today. Here’s a compiled list of 50 facts about farming and the agricultural industry in the United States. (Herald & Review

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is restarting production at its Vantage Corn Processors dry mills in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Columbus, Neb. The company has been carefully monitoring a wide variety of industry ethanol conditions, and in recent weeks, has seen consistent signs pointing to accelerating demand for domestic ethanol. (Feedstuffs)

A number of manufacturers are warning that a trip to the grocery store may cost more for Americans in the coming weeks. The COVID-19 pandemic is partially to blame – Americans are buying up home staples, pairing more demand with limited and/or inefficient supply chains, and leading to higher prices. (ABC 7 Chicago)  

A number of manufacturers are warning that a trip to the grocery store may cost more for Americans in the coming weeks. The COVID-19 pandemic is partially to blame – Americans are buying up home staples, pairing more demand with limited and/or inefficient supply chains, and leading to higher prices. (ABC 7 Chicago)