Agriculture

The Chinese government confirmed this week that it has scrapped import restrictions on wheat from Russia, making the announcement the same week Russia invaded Ukraine.

A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Michigan in a non-commercial backyard flock of birds in Kalamazoo County, federal authorities said Thursday.

Another commercial poultry flock is presumed positive for bird flu.

U.S. chicken, turkey, and egg producers are on high alert after a series of avian flu outbreaks hit farms in several states.

Avian flu has now been detected in flocks of birds in Virginia and Kentucky, just days after Indiana officials had to euthanize 29,000 turkeys due to the spread of the virus, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.

Valentine's Day is just under two weeks away and some gifts are going to cost more this year. 

Meat prices are rising again, and the head meat buyer for Stew Leonard's Supermarket in New York says the pandemic is to blame.

If orange producers embrace new citrus varieties, it could be a path forward for some but it’s no cure-all.

Animal activists say Proposition 12 is about treating farm animals humanely. But, pork farmers say the law doesn't improve care and could cost them thousands per pig.

An Illinois farmer warned that increased costs make its way down the food chain ultimately impacting consumers.

Short supplies and escalating costs of chicken breasts and wings are leading restaurants to add thighs and other dark poultry meat to menus and entrees.

Farmer and agricultural economist Damian Mason is warning about the impacts of regulation and shutdowns on the economy.

Weakness in peppermint crops and COVID-caused logistical issues have created a problem for Big Candy.

The Monsanto agrochemical company said Thursday in court documents that it has agreed to plead guilty to illegally using and storing pesticides in Hawaii and will pay $12 million in fines.

Canada's 'OPEC of maple syrup' is releasing tens of millions of pounds of maple syrup from its strategic reserves amid worldwide shortages

Over 65% of U.S. sweet potatoes are harvested in North Carolina, according to the NC SweetPotato Commission. But will supply chain issues and shipping delays make them more expensive this Thanksgiving? Possibly not.

The nation’s dairy farmers are feeling the squeeze of the pandemic, as supply chain issues are raising the cost of producing and packaging milk.

Consumers could soon see a shortage of pumpkins and canned pumpkin due to delays in shipping and inclement weather hurting the growing season for farmers.

The Biden administration said Monday it is launching a broad strategy to regulate toxic industrial compounds associated with serious health conditions that are used in products ranging from cookware to carpets and firefighting foams.

United Auto Workers for John Deere are on strike threatening major disruptions for the farm equipment maker.