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U.S. energy consumption won't return to its pre-pandemic levels until 2029. The Energy Information Administration's annual energy outlook says factors such as reduced travel and working from home has impacted its projection.

Did USDA's February Report Hint at Demand Destruction in Corn?

USDA's February WASDE report typically isn’t a big market mover, but this year heading into the report’s release corn traded 6 cents higher, hitting a new high. That momentum quickly faded as traders seemed disappointed by conservative adjustments to its corn import forecast for China.

Is the Livestock Industry Prepared for a Foreign Animal Disease Outbreak?

Foreign animal diseases (FAD) are a constant threat to the U.S. livestock industry. But the country seems more tuned in to this struggle than ever before with the recent COVID-19 pandemic.

Pro Farmer's First Thing Today: USDA Report, Chinese Grain Imports and More

China’s ag ministry made essentially no changes to its balance sheet for corn or soybeans this month, with the country still calling for China to run an 18.51 MMT corn deficit and imports to total just 10 MMT in 2020/21.

Corn Sinks, Soybeans Rise After Release of USDA Report

We're getting a better look at just how much U.S. agriculture is heading overseas. Details 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.