From autonomous harvesting robots and drones that can spray crops, to artificial intelligence, and the use of “big data”, farmers around the world are turning to high-tech solutions to address issues ranging from food insecurity, to climate change, and pandemic-induced staff cuts. (BBC

Animal agriculture — farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, feed mills, animal health companies and others — is committed to providing a safe and healthful food supply for everyone. This dedication starts on the farm by caring for the land and raising healthy animals. (The Hill)

Current grain prices, which bolster farm income, continue to give farmers optimism about the current economic conditions on their farms. But they are also still concerned about the future of the farm economy. (Inside INdiana Business)  

Illinois Quad City farmers are helping local families with a donation to the Riverbend Food Bank through the ‘Bushels for Hunger’ program. On Tuesday March 2, 2021, the Illinois Farm Bureau in District 3 presented the food bank with a check for $15,793. That will go to buying 79,000 meals for local families. (WQAD)

Rising demand is creating both problems and opportunities across an emerging supply chain for renewable fuels, one small example of how the larger transition to green fuels is upending the energy economy. (Reuters)

It was an innovation born out of desperation during the coronavirus pandemic: A food bank run like a grocery store inside of a school. The organizers said it’s a way to give students life lessons in retail and respect. (CBS News