Today's Top Stories

Ag economy barometer shows drop in farmer sentiment. Purdue University and the CME Group, who maintain the barometer, say the 7 point drop from December is due to weaker expectations for the future.

U.S. Grains Council Confident Record Corn Purchases will Produce Shipments

As the calendar flipped to February, export announcements to China turned quiet. During the final week of January, USDA confirmed China put a record number of corn purchases on the books, totaling 5.85 million metric tons.

Meatpacking Industry Responds to U.S. Congress Investigation

A U.S. Congress panel is investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at meatpacking plants nationwide, according to a statement issued on Feb. 1.

Pro Farmer's First Thing Today: Mexican Corn Imports, Direct Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines and More

Mexican Ag Minister Victor Villalobos at a news conference indicated Mexico’s corn imports could drop around 9% in 2021, as the country works to discourage use of genetically modified grains and boost local production.

A New Use for Food Waste Could Reduce Carbon Emissions

More people are embracing foods they'd long ago forgotten or rejected. The reasons why, in today's AgDay Minute.

Vote for your favorite tractor today!

Have you voted in the #FJFieldDays and Machinery Pete Favorite Tractor contest yet? Log in and take a look at the entries in the Main Stage. Check it out here: farmjournalfielddays.com. Voting ends Feb. 16.