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WHAT COVID-19 SHOULD TEACH US ABOUT FOOD: FLORIDA AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER –

COVID-19 has upended many facets of American life. We’ve seen stadiums, movie theatres, theme parks, schools and libraries empty practically overnight. We’ve learned the value of human closeness by having … Read More

PERDUE SAYS EU “GREEN DEAL” COULD UNDERMINE TRADE TALKS WITH THE U.S. –

 USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue says the European Union’s recently-published EU “Green Deal” strategies could “undermine trade and affect the viability of EU farmers.” (KRVN)  

HOW CHICAGO RESTAURANTS ARE ADAPTING TO DRAW YOU BACK IN –

The pandemic has put the dining scene in and around Chicago in upheaval. Many restaurants are cautiously reopening, either outdoors, indoors or both. (Chicago Tribune)

GLOBAL PRECISION AGRICULTURE MARKET SIZE TO RECORD SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH BY 2025 –

According to MarketStudyReport LLC, Global precision agriculture market generated revenues worth USD 9.56 billion in 2019 and is anticipated to showcase momentous growth during 2020-2025. The growth is attributed to … Read More

TYSON FOODS WANTS CHINA TO LIFT BAN ON U.S. PLANT WITH COVID-19 CASES –

Tyson Foods Inc is seeking to convince Beijing to lift a ban on U.S. chicken shipments from an Arkansas plant where workers tested positive for COVID-19, President Dean Banks said … Read More

IB COVID-19 RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT:

It’s a challenging time to navigate through coronavirus rules and regulations, but we’ve got resources designed to help you. Visit our COVID-19 page to learn more.

CHICK-FIL-A, MCDONALD’S, AND OTHER FAST-FOOD GIANTS QUIETLY RAISE MENU PRICES FOR DELIVERY ORDERS BY MORE THAN 15%

As food delivery sales explode, customers may find themselves paying more than a $1 extra for something like a Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich — before paying delivery fees or tipping a … Read More

OCEAN CROPS: IS THIS THE NEXT FRONTIER FOR AGRICULTURE?

Covid-19 has accelerated disruptions to the global food supply chain. If done effectively, ocean crop farming could become a sustainable tool to help fight the effects of climate change whilst … Read More

AFBFA EXPANDS FREE ONLINE RESOURCES –

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture continues to update and expand its offering of free online resources for kids learning about agriculture. (KIWA)

THE SEARCH FOR FARM-LIFE BALANCE –

COVID-19 has also put an unusual twist to the question of farm-life balance this year. Ryan Jenkins, a farmer in Jay, Florida, and Reid Thompson, a farmer in Colfax, Illinois, … Read More

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