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The U.S. Dairy Export Council is investing big in Southeast Asia as demand for everything from whey to lactose is rising fast and providing new overseas profits for U.S. farmers who are increasingly dependent on exports.

A major meatpacker plans to introduce new technology into one of its facilities to pilot the use of vision systems and machine learning in beef carcass inspection.

A major international grain handler and one of the world’s leading beef producers have announced regulatory approval and the formal launch of a new plant-based food venture.

Mexican fast-casual chain Chipotle has launched a new feature on its digital ordering platforms to give customers a “sustainability impact tracker” of their meals.

A Colorado ballot measure to reintroduce the gray wolf to Western Colorado is one of many state ballot initiatives critical to food and ag policy voters who are considering how to mark their ballots this year.

Negotiations on a major new coronavirus relief package remain alive, but with the election less than two weeks away, Senate Republicans see little chance of passing a deal before a lame duck session in November or December at the earliest.

Online retail giant Amazon is the newest “champion” of a government challenge to reduce operational food loss and waste by more than 50% by 2030, USDA and EPA jointly announced Friday.