Wheat futures fell overnight, ethanol output rose to the highest levels in almost two months and winter storm warnings are still in effect in northern Minnesota. (Successful Farming)

NASA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have teamed up to produce a new tool that will provide farmers, meteorologists and researchers with access to high-resolution data on soil moisture. (FOX Business)

The Senate confirmed Michael Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday. The North Carolina regulator will be the first Black man to run the EPA. (Politico)

Researchers leading the University of Illinois-Chessie Creek Farm Tropical-Adapted Cattle Project have successfully bred animals that thrive in hot climates and produce 10 times the milk of indigenous breeds. It’s all part of a commitment by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at Illinois to help feed the world by 2050. (Wisconsin State Farmer

BAYER PREDICTS MID-TERM EARNINGS GROWTH ON AGRICULTURE, CONSUMER HEALTH – Germany’s Bayer on Wednesday pledged to revive growth in adjusted earnings by 2024, helped by the launch of products such as digital farming services, soy seeds and non-prescription remedies. (Reuters)  

A free, online University of Illinois Extension webinar will explore how community food systems can revitalize local economies, alleviate food insecurity, and enhance the natural resources. (McDonough County Voice)