Not a big surprise, but USDA's Economic Research Service data shows restaurant transactions fell 47% in 2020, following the start of the COVID pandemic.
California winegrape growers are expected to plant 15 to 18,000 acres of new vineyards this year. The American agricultural industry posted its highest annual export levels ever recorded in 2021.
A coalition of ag groups seeks Senate consideration of shipping reforms. Specifically, they hope the Senate considers the House-passed Ocean Shipping Reform Act, or similar legislation.
Oregon State University researchers have identified hemp compounds that show an ability to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.