The federal government said Friday that it will give farmers an additional $14 billion to compensate them for the difficulties they have experienced selling their crops, milk and meat because of the coronavirus pandemic. (KMTV)

The administration announced details of the new $14-billion-dollar Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, or CFAP2, that will provide direct payments to farmers and ranchers to partially offset COVID-19-related losses for producers. AFBF’s Market Intel breaks down CFAP 2.0. (Farm Bureau)

If you’ve ever wondered where those vegetable seeds you sow come from, the answer of late seems to be in mysterious little packages from somewhere in China. (Frederick News-Post

Though social distancing and safety guidelines have prevented typical autumn gatherings, Chicagoans can still enjoy falling leaves and pumpkin patches across the area over the next few months. (NBC Chicago)  

Federal regulators with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency handed a victory to Iowa corn farmers and biodiesel makers on Monday. (KWWL)

An Illinois farmer and a Florida farmer have been reporting on crop conditions and other aspects of farm life since May in DTN’s View from the Cab series. This is the 21st report of the season. (DTN)