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Fresh apple inventories in the new year are down 13% compared with the same time a year ago, according to the latest U.S. Apple Association Market News report.

**Higher corn prices muddied the U.S. ethanol industry, but the full impact of the corn price spike might not be felt for weeks.
The Renewable Fuels Association estimates about two dozen of the 200 U.S. ethanol plants are idled and another two dozen have reduced production.
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The Executive Order on Establishing “The Wildland Fire Management Policy Committee” will open up more communication channels to ensure better forest management effectiveness.

The AFBF is addressing food insecurity while celebrating the strength of the U.S. food supply and commitment of America's farmers and ranchers to keep it strong.

Retail fresh potato sales saw record growth of 12% in dollar sales and 8.2% in volume during the October-December quarter.

Calling their findings “surprising,” analysts say they estimate overall U.S. consumption of fresh vegetables increased slightly in 2020.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is hosting a two-day virtual event for cattlemen and women across the country to come together for industry news and networking.

Farmer sentiment improved modestly in December as the Ag Economy Barometer rose 7 points from November to a reading of 174.

The U.S. has become one of the largest agricultural importers in the world, with imports up significantly from $27 billion in 1994 to $128 billion in 2019.

Farmers and forest landowners in four Florida Panhandle counties can begin applying for additional Hurricane Sally assistance through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency.