The coronavirus pandemic forced many international meetings to be canceled or go online in 2020, and it continues to cast its shadow over the trade and economic calendar in 2021. … Read More

The most recent Farm Bill legalized hemp production nationwide, but left individual states in charge of the oversight. As the crop continues to roll out across the Midwest, some states … Read More

Farmers should get European Union funding to reduce methane emissions from livestock or increase organic farmland, the European Commission said on Thursday, under plans to make agriculture greener. (Reuters)

During an economic outlook session held during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s virtual convention Jan. 12, three in-house economists offered insight into China’s demand for protein and feedstuffs to feed … Read More

S. import prices increased more than expected in December, boosted by higher prices for energy products and a weak dollar, suggesting inflation could pick up in the near term. (U.S. … Read More

Agricultural workers, including migrant farmers, will soon be getting the COVID-19 vaccine. But, they might resist efforts to get them. (WNCT)

With spring a couple of months away, there are some predicting a good year for farmers’ markets around Illinois. (Alton Daily News)

Apple orchard and pumpkin patch operators can pick out a number of surprise benefits from doing business during the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Pantagraph)

California is rolling out its COVID-19 vaccine plan, which includes details about when agricultural workers can expect to receive vaccinations. (Capital Press)

After booking strong sales to consumers who spent most of 2020 cooking at home, Albertsons and other grocers are working to keep sales momentum and hold on to customers who … Read More