A Chinese vaccine against African swine fever appears to be safe in clinical trials now underway, the official Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday, a step closer to preventing one … Read More

Thanks to a perfect storm of negative factors this year, farmers are having to rely on greater numbers of government payouts. However, despite the $32.8 billion in direct aide, farm … Read More

– From apple packing houses in Washington state to farm workers in Florida and a California county known as “the world’s salad bowl,” outbreaks of the novel coronavirus are emerging … Read More

The coronavirus has made it harder for everyone to buy food and other essential items under stay-at-home orders, social distancing guidelines and limited delivery slots for online groceries. (CNN)

Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. said it was served with a grand jury subpoena in April 2019 from the U.S. Department of Justice. Tyson said it conducted an internal investigation … Read More

China continues to buy American soybeans despite worsening rhetoric from President Donald Trump over Hong Kong. (Bloomberg)  

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) released a Frequently Asked Questions document regarding the USEPA’s dicamba cancellation order issued on June 8, 2020. To read the FAQ, click here.

As with most industries, COVID-19 has impacted agritourism businesses this year. The NAFDMA International Agritourism Association hosted an online roundtable to share stories and discuss solutions to challenges. (AgriNews)

– Chicago soybeans rose on Wednesday with prices supported by solid demand from the world’s biggest importer China. Wheat rose after suffering losses, although gains were limited by expectations of … Read More

– Months of quarantine have turned stay-at-home Americans into home bakers and lowered demand for any clothing that isn’t casual and comfortable, leading to a drop in prices. (Bloomberg)