As the Biden administration ramps up efforts on climate, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said on Monday USDA will play a major role in building market opportunities for farmers. (DTN)

New U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai pledged to rebuild alliances and actively engage on international trade on Monday in her first calls as the top U.S. trade negotiator with key partners and the World Trade Organization. (Reuters)

In a proclamation issued Monday declaring March 23 National Ag Day, President Joe Biden called upon all Americans to join him in recognizing and reaffirming our commitment to and appreciation for our country’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and those who work in the agriculture sector across the nation. (Feedstuffs)

Over the decades, Richardson Adventure Farm has become well-known for “choose and cut” Christmas trees and its intricate corn maze. This spring, Richardson Farm will host its first Tulip Festival, with five acres planted with 300,000 tulips, including 30 different varieties. (Daily Herald)

Private companies and governmental agencies are both engaging farmers to change their agronomic practices to retain carbon in the soil. (WCIA)

Whisky, cheese and chocolate producers have suffered the biggest post-Brexit export losses in the food and drink sector, new figures from HMRC have shown. (The Guardian