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China calls for summit with Biden administration. The goal would be to discuss climate change and the pandemic.

Ferrie’s Guidance on Entering Rent Leases with Fertility Clauses

When farmland draws a premium, you’d expect the soil to be in good shape, right? More landowners are considering fertility clauses in their farm leases to ensure tenants don’t suck the soil dry for whoever rents the property next.

Why Drought Could Be a Catalyst for Crop, Cattle Prices in 2021

U.S. farmers are facing a changing scenario for 2021. From wet conditions impeding farmers’ planting decisions in places for 2020, to now drought concerns creeping in, one analyst thinks weather could be a major market mover in 2021.

Pro Farmer's First Thing Today: Russian Wheat Exports, Biden's 'Buy American' Plan and More

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday to boost federal agencies’ purchases of U.S. products, fulfilling a campaign pledge to lay out a “buy American” plan.

Dairy Consumption Up and Red Meat Production Hits a Record

Of all the dairy products that saw an increase in 2020 retail volume, what topped the list? The answer in today's AgDay Minute.

#FJFieldFieldDays: How COVID-19 Transformed Machinery Auctions

We’ve seen seven to 10 years of technology advancement with online equipment buying and selling condensed into less than a year. That’s the takeaway from Greg Peterson, founder of Machinery Pete, as he looks back at the past nine months of online auctions. Log on to Farm Journal Field Days now for more insights.