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January 7, 2021
 
 
 
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Ag Barometer: Farmers Are Making Capital Investments, Expect Farmland Prices To Increase
 
U.S. farmer sentiment about the ag economy ticked upward slightly in December, according to the latest Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The modest improvement – up from 167 points in November to 174 points in December – was the result of farmers’ improved outlook regarding commodity prices.
 
 
 

D.C. Leadership Changes Ahead

No single person has left their mark on agriculture like Kansas Senator Pat Roberts who cast his last vote in a career that spans 40 years and thousands of hours in service of farmers.

 
 
 

With Prices Soaring, How Much Should You Budget to Grow Soybeans?

With markets demanding more soybeans by means of higher prices, many producers are likely considering the legume. When outlining your budgets for the rest of the year, accurately account for costs and decide if you want to spend a little more on soybean acres to boost yields.

 
 
 

Hueber: Markets can Still Surprise

Even after 45-years in this business, there are times that I am still amazed by the resiliency of the market, be that commodity or equity.

 
 
 

Pro Farmer's First Thing Today: Corn Futures Down, Global Food Prices Climb and More

Get more daily market reports from Pro Farmer, start a free trial here. Good Morning farm country. Davis Michaelsen here with your morning update for Thursday, January 7. From Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today, these are some of the stories we are watching this morning: Corn futures have pared early losses to trade fractionally to a penny lower. Soybeans have also encountered some profit-taking, resulting in choppy to slightly higher trade.

 
 
 

Smithfield Prepares to Vaccinate Workers

At least one meat processor is preparing to vaccinate its workers against the coronavirus. Details in today's AgDay Minute.

 
 
 
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