China’s agriculture and energy related futures rallied on the first day of trade after the Lunar New Year break, with contracts hitting record and multi-year highs early in the session, … Read More

Often as Valentine’s Day approaches, people contemplate the health of their relationships. University of Illinois Family Studies researchers and Extension have developed a program that is helping couples improve their … Read More

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack today will make a key announcement about funding for climate pilot projects aimed at helping farmers and forest owners fight climate change through so-called carbon sinks. … Read More

As more and more alternatives to outdoor farming are emerging around the world, there are many factors to consider. When it comes to indoor farming, the advantages may well outweigh … Read More

The Biden Administration announced new initiatives to help small farmers keep their meat prices competitive, but it still requires a large investment and know-how to solve a key piece of … Read More

JBS agreed to pay $52.5 million to settle litigation accusing meat-packing companies of conspiring to limit supply in the $63 billion-a-year U.S. beef market in order to inflate prices and … Read More

Many in agriculture are already feeling the strain of rising input costs and fractured supply chains due to the ongoing pandemic. Farmers are worried these issues could be compounded by … Read More

Supporting local farms not only benefits the local economy but can impact our changing climate for the better. “Farm-to-Table” is no new concept, but Eva Worden, Ph.D., the owner of … Read More

An extensive buildup of barriers along China’s 3,000-mile southern border is under way, according to public documents, official statements and interviews with residents, ostensibly to battle Covid-19 but with likely … Read More

Tech companies are raising hundreds of millions of dollars, including backing from agriculture heavyweights like Bayer AG, in developing farm products that use living things like microbes and seaweed to … Read More