– 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)

Farm laborers are deemed essential workers, given their critical role in the food supply chain, but the Trump administration so far has left it up to farmers to protect their … Read More

Big restaurant companies with eateries in a number of states are struggling to navigate a thicket of rules as they seek to reopen dining rooms closed by the coronavirus pandemic. … Read More