House members are jostling to take over as chair of the Agriculture Committee following the defeat of its current head, longtime Rep. Collin Peterson. (The Hill)

Outside of the election, grocery stores and manufacturers are increasing food production to avoid any shortages as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the U.S. (Marketplace)

Once the best hope for increasing sales, mornings are now the slowest time of day at fast-food restaurants, as many Americans work and attend school from home. Even as fast-food … Read More

Brazil’s agriculture ministry has issued a regulation facilitating imports of genetically modified (GMO) soybeans from the United States, it said in a statement in response to questions from Reuters. (Reuters)

Chick-fil-A is the “King of Fast Food,” according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index Restaurant report for 2019-2020. (WXIA)

Soil health and its pivotal role in growing food has recently met with the need to address another global challenge: climate change. (The Hill)

Does an ear of corn have a stamp or label that says “organic?” Of course not, and U.S. farmers who grow organic corn face overseas competition that could be unfair. … Read More

Chicago agricultural futures extended a surge Thursday as dry growing conditions in South America forced global buyers to purchase more American supplies. (Bloomberg

On a Georgia farm, a group of veterans is acquiring unexpected skills while raising heritage-breed turkeys beloved by cooks. Plus, how to find and roast a heritage bird from a … Read More

Farming equipment is traditionally designed to be used by men. That presents a problem for the increasing number of women across the country who are entering the agriculture workforce. (NPR