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March 22, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
9 Machines That Set Auction Price Records
 
From field cultivators and seed tenders to tractors and combines, auction prices since November 2022 have been especially crazy. Machinery Pete shares the details behind the record breakers.
 
 
 
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Total land in farms decreased 1.9 million acres to 893,400,000 acres in 2022 versus 2021. Here is other noteworthy farmland data, courtesy of USDA’s Farms and Land in Farms 2022 Summary.

How Many Farms Are in the U.S.?
 
 
 

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 53% of the winter wheat crop is in some level of drought. Market analysts say it’s still too early for the market to respect the poor ratings.

When Will the Market Start to Care That the Winter Wheat Crop Is In Poor Condition?
 
 
 

A study from USDA’s Economic Research Service found 66% of midsize farms would see a tax liability increase if the stepped-up basis was cut.

Bipartisan Group Pushes for Stepped-Up Basis Tax Rule Protections
 
 
 

Need a caffeine pick-me-up during the day? Why some researchers say that might not be bad news. Details in today's AgDay Minute.

More Schools Could Soon Be Eligible for Free Lunches
 
 
 
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