US agencies push back against China’s assertions.

Trade surplus forecasts will be $19.5 billion in fiscal year 2021.

President Biden’s nominee for secretary of agriculture wants to address racial justice and climate change.

The panel unanimously recommended the former ag secretary in committee.

Private exporters sold 1.36 million tonnes of corn to China.

The agency is hoping to restore the workforce to levels before ERS moved employees to Kansas City.

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition will receive $344 million.

Restaurants and food assistance providers may need more help in 2021.

An NRA survey shows restaurants are closing and sales are down.

An official announcement has not yet been made, but is expected soon.