The state of US-China relations was a hot topic during the Ag Outlook Forum presented by the Kansas City Agricultural Business Council and AgriPulse on Sept. 28. (Meat + Poultry)

Agriculture could face a significant financial cliff going into 2021 if the ad hoc government programs come to an end and there’s no new revenue stream to boost prices and income. A “green payment” could offset the decline in ad hoc payments. (DTN)

Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans, just in the past six weeks, have been head turning, says American Farm Bureau ag economist Veronica Nigh. She reports Chinese imports, along with imports from other nations, have pushed new crop soybean sales to 1.3 billion bushels. (Herald & Review)

The Glass Fire has damaged or destroyed an untold number of Napa Valley, California, wineries and resort properties that embody the laid-back, upscale lifestyle that draws tourists and connoisseurs from around the world. (USA Today)

 The pandemic-related trend that saw more people trying their hand at home gardening this summer may have led to a bountiful harvest of fresh produce, but it’s left some scrambling to find canning supplies as they try to save the last of their colorful crops to enjoy during the grayer days of winter. (Chicago Tribune)

The U.N. Food & Agriculture Organization says trade and markets can spur sustainable development and strengthen resilience to shocks. (Feedstuffs)