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The top trade officials in the U.S. and China meeting for the first time. The exchange happening virtually. Ambassador Katherine Tai held an introductory virtual meeting with China's Vice Premier, Liu He. 

Meteorologist Mike Hoffman has the latest on some rain that is finally moving through the Dakotas.

The National Academy of Sciences now estimates agricultural soils could take in more than 275 million tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide annually. That would offset 5% of U.S. emissions.

USDA says there is robust demand for U-S meats right now, especially pork and poultry. The increase in demand led to a trade surplus last year.

USDA says milk output in April was up more than 3% from the same time last year. And looking ahead to 2022, USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says production will likely top this year by 1%.

USDA's is giving more insight into climate initiatives and how ag could play a part. The agency issued a 90-day progress report on what it calls climate-smart agriculture and forestry.

One of the companies looking into carbon capture and storage commercially is ADM. The company is announcing a milestone in a first-of-its kind project.

The cattle industry's unprecedented meeting was centered around meat packing margins and claims of market monopoly. The meeting among the six groups is now drawing a response from the meat packing industry. 

The Kansas Wheat Quality Council's 2021 winter wheat tour wrapped up after making it's way across the state. And the 2021 yield potential is high. Scouts uncovered the highest tour average on record going back to 2000.

Frightening moments caught on camera in Jefferson, Iowa: an explosion at a grain elevator. The grain elevator explosion  happened north west of Des Moines at Landus Cooperative. Reports show no one was injured.

Kansas Wheat Tour scouts say the crop is behind schedule in terms of development, along with pockets of disease, drought and freeze damage. However, yield potential on day produced a yield of 59.2 bushels per acre.

An unprecedented meeting held early this month among major cattle industry representatives has now produced plans for change. It's happening while a group of U.S. lawmakers are also asking the DOJ for answers.

Whether the mercury is too high or the rain gauge too low, those producers who have already put away the planter now play the waiting game. And as always, the stakes are high.

Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht takes a look at one storm system that is parked right now over the South.

Reuters reported POET is in talks with Flint Hills Resources to buy all its ethanol assets. The possible deal would increase POET's production capacity to up to 3 billion gallons a year.

The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows 80% of the corn crop is now planted, which is 12 points ahead of the five-year average. Soybean planting is 61% complete nationwide.

The latest U.S. Drought monitor indicates drought is gripping pastures, with 60% of the nation's cow herd is now in some level of drought or dryness, and it's causing cow slaughter numbers to climb.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturer's releasing its April "flash report". AEM shows  sales of all tractors were up 39% year to date, while smaller tractor sales were up 21% compared to last year.

Federal and state water projects say they will provide little to no irrigation water to many agricultural customers, so farmers must calculate how much food they can grow with their limited supplies.

Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht takes a look at the snowfall map.

USDA's first look at new crop in the May WASDE indicated higher crop prices could start to erode demand. However, USDA points out greater domestic use could help offset the idea of lower exports.

A pioneer who helped improve nutrition and health for millions of people around the world is being recognized for her groundbreaking work. Doctor Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted is this year's World Food Prize winner.

After a slow start here to planting in portion of Iowa, farmers are now planting the 2021 crop at a record pace. One Rock Rapids, Iowa farmer can't recall a year he was able to finish this fast.  

USDA confirmed on Monday China purchased just over 1 million metric tons of new crop corn, but the country also canceled 280,000 metric tons of old crop corn. The buying spree signals tight supplies could continue.

The “Farming the First Generation” series from AgDay and U.S. Farm Report takes a look at those who’ve beat the odds and chosen to make farming a career.

Meteorologist Mike Hoffman takes a look at the changing jet stream.

Meteorologist Mike Hoffman has more on the chances for rain in the Northern Plains.

The plan is now called "America the Beautiful," and is a 10 year, locally-led and voluntary nationwide effort to conserve, connect and restore 30% of the nation's lands and waters by the year 2030.

Meteorologist Mike Hoffman breaks down the chances for rain in the West.

The latest Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiments remain strong. The April Barometer reading climbed one point to 178, which is just five points below it's all-time high set back in October.

Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht has a new look at the root zone moisture map.

Cold temperatures in April squashed hopes for an early planting season here in Nebraska but now that farmers are in the field they're making up for lost ground, but dryness concerns are continuing to mount.

The EPA asked a court to invalidate three small refinery exemptions (SREs) given to Sinclair Oil. The agency is petitioning the Tenth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals over the issue.

There is growing concern crops being harvested will make it to market. The problem stems from a lack of truck drivers as COVID-19 concerns and high unemployment benefits are impacting the available workforce.

Meteorologist Mike Hoffman looks ahead to the weather we could see this week.

The federal government is facing another lawsuit over The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. A group of farmers from five states claim they're ineligible for loan forgiveness program because they're white.

After years of work with USB and the Soy Checkoff, Goodyear Tire is now committing to phasing out all petroleum from its products by the year 2040, using soybean oil in its place.

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller has filed a personal lawsuit against the federal government claiming COVID relief plan discriminates against some white farmers and ranchers.

The plants set a record for the longest time leafy greens have been grown on the space station.

Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht shows us why parts of the country will soon be experiencing chillier conditions.

Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht takes a look at the jet stream and the impact it will have on temperatures this week.

Domestic demand and use of dairy products continues to increase. The news comes as the U.S. continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

As old crop soybean prices soared past $15 this week, experts say there is concern about a shortage of soybeans with emotion and lack of farming selling providing fuel for the markets this week.

As retailers are now facing tight supplies of popular herbicides like glyphosate and glufosinate, product prices are climbing and supplies are being rationed. It's a issue that could last the entire season.

A late-season snowstorm dropped several inches of snow in some areas.

China is continuing to make big imports of feed grains and pork. Numbers released by China's Customs Administration Sunday shows the country imported 16%  more pork in March.

Members of the National Pork Producers Council sent a letter to USTR Katherine Tai about trade with Vietnam. The group says that ASF is impacting the hog herd, but trade barriers are impacting exports.

Tuesday was another dynamic day in the grain markets. Soybean futures hit contract highs and nearby corn futures climbed above $6. Clinton Griffiths discovers what's behind the market moves.

President Biden continues to affirm the administration's focus on climate. A key USDA nomination this week showcased just how important of a role agriculture will play when it comes to the environment.

The latest AEM flash report shows sales of all tractors were up 81% in March compared to March 2020.