Farm groups are pledging to work with whomever President-elect Joe Biden picks for agriculture secretary and are steering clear of announcing a favorite for the position.

New USDA income figures paint a more complete picture of the financial outlook for producers this year. More on that, an update on ethanol exports and a major hurdle cleared for an ag innovation in today's #APDriveTime . 

Grain inspection extension clears Congress

@CongressmanGT  nominated to lead @HouseAgGOP 

House Republicans ratify new ranking members, including Glenn "GT" Thompson on @HouseAgGOP 

With farmers under pressure to cut their environmental footprint, global agribusiness giants as well as small tech startups are rushing to come up with ways to slash farm pollutants and make it possible for producers to cash in on carbon credits.

Advocates say the Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect program is working when it comes to building out high-speed internet technology into rural America, but say higher speeds and more government funding will be needed in the years ahead.

Earlier this year, Germany faced a $1 billion loss in access to pork export markets after a single case of African Swine Fever (ASF) was detected in a wild boar. But the same threat could have an impact on the United States.