For over 60 years, Orion Samuelson has been the voice on the radio and a trusted member of the farm family. Here’s how the Chicago media icon has told agriculture’s story. (Farm Progress)

Pork imports by the world’s top consumer may fall as much as 30% next year as the recovery of China’s hog herd from African swine fever exceeds expectations, Pan Chenjun, a senior livestock analyst with Rabobank, said on Tuesday. (Bloomberg)

Here’s a list of stories that highlight what grain and livestock farmers, ag industry officials, and the world learned about their preparedness, effectiveness, and responsiveness to a devastating pandemic and challenging weather conditions. (Successful Farming)

A Smithfield Foods Inc. executive said recently that the company will offer to help public health officials store and distribute the forthcoming coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine using the freezers at its facilities. (Meat & Poultry)  

The fast-food chain has named Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms and other producers in a lawsuit, which carries the latest allegations of price fixing in the industry. (New York Times)

– Leaders from several major farm organizations that had put together a white paper on agricultural issues before the election are talking about some of those challenges with the incoming Biden administration team. (DTN)