China’s farm ministry is touting a complete recovery in pig numbers from the ravages of African swine fever by the middle of the year. Fresh outbreaks of the virus and other lethal pig diseases could pose risks to that outlook. (Bloomberg)

The Senate confirmed Tom Vilsack as President Joe Biden’s agriculture secretary Tuesday, returning the former Iowa governor to the role he held for eight years under former President Barack Obama. (USA Today)

Resources like the food forest are a rarity and necessity in Atlanta as 1 in 6 Georgians face food insecurity. The forest is part of the city of Atlanta’s larger mission to bring healthy food within half a mile of 85% of Atlanta’s 500,000 residents by 2022. (CNN

National FFA officers will connect with members across the country during National FFA Week, set for Feb. 20-27. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the officers will be involved in virtual events by providing workshops, presenting keynote speeches or casually spending time with members. (AgriNews)

Texas farmers say last week’s winter storm was unlike anything they’ve experienced before. The below-freezing temperatures as well as power and water outages have severely disrupted the country’s food supply chain. (Texas Standard)

The federal government announced Monday that it will support the ethanol industry in a lawsuit over biofuel waivers granted to oil refineries under President Donald Trump’s administration. (WGRZ)