Seven months after the United States and China signed a preliminary agreement to temper their trade war, Beijing’s purchases of US agricultural goods have yet to reach the deal’s target. … Read More

The uneven distribution of funds is stark. The top 10 percent got over 60 percent of the pot, while the bottom 10 percent got just 0.26 percent. (NBC News)

USDA has extended flexibilities and relief for farmers, ranchers, and insurance providers due to COVID-19. USDA has authorized Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to provide policyholders additional time to pay premium … Read More

A third outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a blueberry farm in Maine occurred over the past week, according to a local report. The news highlights concerns that migrant workers … Read More

America’s farmers, ranchers and forestland owners took note of and appreciated the Climate Crisis Action Plan released earlier this month by the majority staff of the House Select Committee on … Read More

The pandemic is accelerating a digital revolution in agricultural powerhouse Brazil by forcing farmers to buy equipment and get assistance online, according to Deere & Co. (Bloomberg)

The Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, which represents farmers throughout the Midwest, has commended the efforts of 61 US senators to safeguard dairy exports against “unjustified trade barriers” in future trade … Read More

World food prices rose in July led by vegetable oils, dairy products and sugar, extending a rebound from the previous month following sharp falls triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the … Read More

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Tesco Plc is facing pressure to distance itself from the world’s top meat producer over its links to deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. (Bloomberg