In an effort to increase resources targeted toward improving the mental health of agricultural producers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded funding to the University of Illinois, one of four regional entities that received funding from a $28.7 million pot. (Daily Illini)

China imported more corn in the first nine months of 2020 than in any full year in about 15 years, with the nation boosting purchases on shrinking state stockpiles and to meet its trade commitments with the U.S. (Bloomberg)

Sign-up for the second Coronavirus Food Assistance Program only began a couple of weeks ago and already checks totaling over 6 billion dollars have gone out to the almost 350 thousand farmers that have applied for the help. (WEAU)

As people become increasingly conscious of the connection between their diets and health, the environment, and animal welfare, more and more are looking for interesting and tasty ways to improve their diets. (Forbes)

As if the retaliatory tariffs American farmers are facing were not enough, now they may have to deal with Europe’s new “Farm-to-Fork” policy. It could be a hiccup in U.S. food exports to Europe, but could also spur U.S. reforms that were likely coming down the pipeline anyway. (The Hill)

A 110-year-old cooperative of Wisconsin farmers is looking for a new market for its milk, and an award-winning cheese company is shutting down its plant after stalled contract negotiations with the co-op and volatility in the dairy industry created by COVID-19. (The Journal Times)