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Last week's U.S., China meeting had a rocky start. The U.S. accused the Chinese delegation of "grandstanding" and Beijing fired back saying there was a "strong smell of gunpowder and drama" that was the fault of the Americans.

Farmers have much to consider weather-wise as they head out to plant this year, with drought covering more than half the country.

For a fifth year, the White House is publicly recognizing Tuesday, March 23, 2021, as National Ag Day. As part of the proclamation, the White House is also saluting farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses for the contributions they continue to make.

Proposition 12, California’s animal welfare rule, is slated to take effect in less than a year on Jan. 1, 2022. But with these new regulations still mired in a legal battle, the pork industry is left in limbo, Rabobank says in a special RaboResearch report.

We're getting a better picture of just how hard rural America was hit by the pandemic. Details in today's AgDay Minute.

Is your planter ready to perform? Farm Journal Field Agronomist Missy Bauer will walk you through a 10-point planter prep and maintenance checklist before you head to the field.