Agriculture

Scott Vanderwal, a third-generation South Dakota farmer, argued that transporting oil on trucks or trains instead of through the Dakota Access Pipeline will create “tremendous competition” for commodities of farmers and will lead to a spike in transportation costs.

U.S. agricultural exports to China have surged in recent months, after the countries called a truce on their trade dispute in early 2020.

As agriculture secretary, Vilsack will have input on policies that will affect climate and food aid programs – two major planks of Biden’s platform.

A state credit union that will provide checking, wire transfers and other banking services for more marijuana companies

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the nation's first-ever fully automated commercial drone flights.

Tucked inside the new $900 billion coronavirus relief package passed by Congress, but facing an uncertain fate with President Trump, is $200 million in aid for the loggers and the trucking companies that transport their wares.

The coronavirus pandemic has been a struggle for much of American seafood, but at least one sector of the industry has found a way to grow during the crisis — the seaweed business

Futures prices for soybeans, corn and hard red winter wheat--the kind used for baking bread--have risen by about a third since a rally began Aug. 10. Soft red winter wheat, found in animal feed and processed foods, is up about 20%.

Big marijuana companies and emerging entrepreneurs are laying the groundwork to set up shop in New Jersey after voters approved a constitutional amendment legalizing the recreational use of cannabis.

The pandemic is forcing millions of Americans to scale back Thanksgiving plans this year against the backdrop of travel restrictions and advisories on large gatherings. 

Many farmers are throwing their support to President Trump -- despite being squeezed by the trade war and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

Five of the six states with the nation’s lowest unemployment rates are in the Midwest, have Republican governors and have almost no restrictions intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

President Trump is an unabashed advocate for America's farmer and ranchers.

The food service industry is betting big on vertical farming as the pandemic ushers in a heightened awareness of food safety and cleanliness. 

Damage estimates from a rare wind storm that slammed Iowa and some other parts of the Midwest in August are growing, with the total now at $7.5 billion, according to a new report.

Scotts Miracle-Gro, one of the most recognizable names in lawn and garden care, is expanding its business beyond just suburban backyards. 

A 111-year-old farmer-owned dairy co-op in the Pacific Northwest announced Monday it's giving a group its biggest donation in decades to help struggling American farmers.

It has been more than a year since Popeyes started a national conversation about spicy chicken sandwiches and which restaurant chain’s is best, and another fast-casual joint just entered the fray.

Florida oranges are set for a down year as the US Department of Agriculture projects a 15% decrease in the state's orange production for the 2020-21 harvesting season, as well as a 7% decrease in grapefruit production. 

The coronavirus pandemic has caused demand for farm products and pantry staples to skyrocket to "astronomical levels," one farmer told Fox Business Network Monday.