THE BEER INDUSTRY LOOKS FOR WAYS TO HELP BLACK BREWERS –
As demands for racial equity rise, breweries begin taking steps to address the scarcity of black people in their ranks. (New York Times)
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SOYBEANS CLIMB TO TWO-YEAR HIGH ON CHINA DEMAND, U.S. CROP WOES –
Soybean futures in Chicago advanced for the sixth day to the highest level since June 2018 on strong demand from China, worries about deteriorating U.S. crop conditions and a weakening … Read More
COVID-19 LEAVES MILLIONS HUNGRY AROUND THE WORLD, WITH WOMEN DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED –
The number of people undernourished or chronically hungry worldwide could rise from 690 million to 820 million because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the humanitarian … Read More
FFA MEMBERSHIP INCREASES DESPITE SCHOOL INTERRUPTIONS –
Despite 2020 being a year of turmoil due to the COVID-19 pandemic – particularly for students – the National FFA Organization continues to experience increased membership. FFA recently announced it … Read More
ADMINISTRATION PREPARES ANOTHER MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR AID PACKAGE FOR AGRICULTURE –
The USDA aims to release a new version of its coronavirus relief program for farmers and ranchers in the next couple of weeks, said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Wednesday, … Read More
WITH SECOND STIMULUS CHECKS ON HOLD, AMERICANS SPEND LESS AT THE GROCERY STORE –
Grocery shoppers are cutting back on spending, data show, a sign that Americans are hurting for cash as the federal unemployment stimulus remains on hold for most recipients. (Wall Street … Read More
CRUDE OIL OR COOKING OIL? FOR SOME U.S. REFINERS, IT’S NOW A CHOICE –
Refiners have always produced fuel using crude oil. Now some are using grease. A slump in demand for gasoline since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic has several refining companies … Read More
U.S. TOP FARM NEGOTIATOR TONES DOWN APPROACH TO CHINA TRADE DEAL –
When it comes to measuring China’s compliance with promises to buy more American farm goods as part of a landmark trade pact between the world’s two biggest nations, the U.S. … Read More
IFB 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.
URBAN FARMING CAMPUS ON CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE TO FEATURE BIOGAS PRODUCTION –
The $32 million project will transform a vacant brownfield parcel into a new Green Era Urban Farming Campus that will provide access to fresh food, renewable energy and resilient growth … Read More