Negotiating an infrastructure package with Republicans is next on House Democrats’ to-do list. Rural advocates want to see a big boost for their struggling communities. (Politico)  

The United States saw at least $1.3 billion in potential agricultural exports rejected at major ports on the East and West coasts, from July to December last year, according to … Read More

As African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread and reemerge in countries overseas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency … Read More

Archer Daniels Midland Co. will pay $45 million to settle a lawsuit from peanut farmers claiming the firm colluded with other processors to depress the prices paid to peanut growers. … Read More

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has touted a new plan for helping end hunger in Illinois that includes improved technology and better collaboration between state agencies and advocacy groups. (ABC 7 Chicago)

 Texas is facing more than $600 million in agricultural losses from the deadly Texas freeze last month, and experts told a Texas House committee Thursday it could take as long … Read More

U.S. ethanol production plunged 13% last year due to the pandemic, costing the industry around $4 billion in sales. But it may recover fully by 2023, on the strength of … Read More

 For the farmers in charge of keeping America fed, the past year has been one of “feast or famine.” (NBC)

In theory, regenerative agriculture can address multiple sustainability crises. But critics worry that greenwashing and selective practices could dilute its potential. (Vogue Business

Many look forward to visiting farmers markets and checking out new products or buying their favorites. Now some food vendors are pushing to make those available at other places too. … Read More