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Low interest rates and higher grain prices push land prices to levels not seen since 2012, and the round baler celebrates an important anniversary.

What USDA Report Changes Could Fire Up Commodity Markets Even More?

Traders are preparing for USDA to release its “final” crop production report for the 2020 crop on Tuesday. Heading into the report, analysts are expecting USDA’s World Board to cut corn world ending stocks, with expectations the updated number will show a six-year low.

#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.

Pro Farmer's First Thing Today: Argentinian Corn Exports, China Approves GMO Corn and More

While some areas of Argentina received showers over the weekend, most areas experienced net drying, reports World Weather Inc. Another significant rain event is possible Friday and Saturday for the northeast half of Argentina, but the outlook for Jan. 16-22 is dry to mostly dry.

Pilgrim's Pride Proposes Settlement Following Price-Fixing Allegations

What would a world without dairy mean for greenhouse gas emissions? Details in today's AgDay Minute.