Hunger and malnourishment are increasing around the world as the coronavirus crisis pushes more people into poverty and limits access to healthy diets, according to the United Nations. (Bloomberg)

 Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker questioned how companies could warn of pandemic shortages while exporting record amounts of pork to China. (New York Times)

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States should consider terminating trade deals under which it imports cattle as he looks to help U.S. ranchers hit hard by the … Read More

Three weeks after President Trump boasted of protecting crop insurance in the 2018 Farm Bill, the White House proposed a 31% cut in the federally subsidized program. The cuts, part … Read More

A few tips to keep in mind to stay fire safe when decking the halls this holiday season: If you have a real Christmas tree, make sure to check water … Read More

Global supplies of renewable electricity are growing faster than expected and could expand by 50% in the next five years, powered by a resurgence in solar energy. The International Energy … Read More

European producers of specialty agricultural products like French wine, Italian Parmesan and Spanish olives are facing a U.S. tariff hike due Friday with a mix of trepidation and indignation at … Read More

Commodity market futures prices for grains, oilseeds, livestock and dairy can be found on a new section of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Voice of Agriculture website. (FarmWeekNow

Check out the “Farm, Food, Facts” podcast for insights from John Newton, AFBF’s chief economist, on how farmers are conserving natural resources and preserving the environment. Megan Dwyer, a fourth-generation … Read More

Farmers concerned about the rising cost of seed and other inputs have a new tool at their disposal to help offset risk. Bayer unveiled a new pricing model at its … Read More