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Cover crops help prevent soil erosion and can increase farmers’ yields — but, despite widespread use overseas, they haven’t caught on much yet in the Midwest.

As US President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit, here’s what to know about US attitudes toward the alliance.

The Chicago Federal Reserve compares the economies of five Midwest cities to test the theory that industry clusters are the key to urban economic growth.

Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.

Pandemic-era shortages seem to have strengthened the public's appetite for greater economic self-sufficiency.

Asian, Hispanic, and Black Americans are more likely to view climate change as a threat than Americans as a whole, data show.

The summer’s record temperatures have reignited the international farmworker health crisis.

Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.

Check out the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.

There is broad agreement that international trade delivers benefits to consumers and to companies and is even good for creating jobs in the United States.

While supporters of both parties see benefits in US security agreements, Republicans tend to be more concerned about the associated costs.

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and IranPoll survey results show that although Iranian and American public support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has waned over time, there is still sizable backing for it in both countries.

Karen Weigert examines research, initial findings, potential implications, and suggestions for future research on benchmarking and energy efficiency programs.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.