U.S. corn and soybean stockpiles will be smaller than previously forecast due to reduced harvest expectations, the government said on Tuesday. (Reuters)

Energy and climate policy will be among President-elect Joe Biden’s top priorities when he steps into the Oval Office next year, but it could also prove one of his toughest challenges. (Wall Street Journal)  

Several grocery stores are limiting the number of products customers can purchase per visit. (Click 2 Houston)

– On Monday, the fast-food giant announced it was developing plant-based “chicken,” burgers, and other menu items under the “McPlant” banner. (Business Insider

Thousands of mink have died at fur farms in Utah and Wisconsin after a series of coronavirus outbreaks. (CNN)

Whether Illinois educators are teaching their classes in-person, virtually or a combination of the two, Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom continues to offer free, educational resources that support teachers and their students. (Effingham Daily News)