China reduced the pace of its purchases of U.S. goods in August, making slow progress in meeting the goals of its trade deal with the world’s biggest economy. (Bloomberg)  

Some of the higher grocery store prices are likely here to say for the rest of the year, per The Bureau of Labor Statistics. (WUSA 9)  

As the cattle industry continues to grapple with how the markets reacted after the coronavirus outbreak, a new report unveiled by the American Farm Bureau Federation provides an in-depth examination … Read More

September brings a focus on farm safety and health, but the issues raised are important every day, agricultural experts say. (Journal Courier)

Between low commodity prices and unexpected supply chain complications due to COVID-19, hog farmers continue to call for federal assistance. (National Hog Farmer)  

Representatives of the Illinois Departments of Natural Resources, Transportation and Agriculture, and the Environmental Protection Agency signed onto the Illinois Monarch Action Plan on Friday. (KHQA)  

One more case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in a wild boar in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, the agriculture ministry said on Monday. (Reuters)

States such as Virginia, Oregon and Washington have created their own enforceable rules to control, prevent and mitigate the spread of the virus among farmworkers. But federal mandates are necessary … Read More

So how does an international company like Frito-Lay get the corn for its various corn chips? From farmers like the Steve Korte family. (The Paducah Sun

After stockpiling early in the coronavirus pandemic, Americans continue to turn to Costco Wholesale Corp. to buy bulk quantities of groceries and cleaning supplies. (Wall Street Journal)