The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry … Read More

State officials in Pennsylvania say the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, passed by Congress in March, allows for all food stamp recipients to receive additional aid. But the U.S. Department … Read More

In 2020, farmers faced volatile markets and uncertainty thanks to adverse weather, changing markets, and COVID-19. Yet they remain optimistic and focused on what drives them each and every day. … Read More

After decades of food-insecurity experts lamenting the toll that food deserts take on the poor, the Trump administration has managed to get more fresh fruit and vegetables directly into the … Read More

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, a monthly survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers, dropped 16 points to a reading of 167 in November, down from its all-time high … Read More

Net cash farm income for 2020 is expected to increase 43.1% from 2019 totals, driven heavily by higher government payments, putting net farm income at the highest level since 2013 … Read More

A growing number of farmers are incorporating new soil conservation practices on 250,000 acres in central Illinois. (WCIA

France aims to raise the area it sows with protein-rich crops by 40% from 2022 and double it over 10 years to reduce heavy reliance on soybean imports from South … Read More

The number of people being served by food banks and food pantries in Colorado swelled as the COVID-19 pandemic spiked heading into the holiday season. (Denver Post)  

Negotiators last week agreed on how to slice up the discretionary budget among the 12 bills that fund various departments. They’re keeping the numbers under wraps, but the final Agriculture-FDA … Read More