Farmland sales are netting prices on average about four to eight percent higher than a year ago as farmers and investors alike seek the security and stability of the land market compared to other investment opportunities as grain prices continue to move higher.

In the November report of the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmers expressed angst about future regulatory constraints on their farms, but saw reason for optimism in potentially higher grain prices.

When the grain markets began to climb higher in late 2020, it was lauded as a much-needed price relief for corn and soybean producers.

With generally stronger crop prices, many farmers are making plans to maximize the crop revenue those markets represent.

Updated weather models show a distinct pattern developing in the next month that will likely deliver precipitation to the northern half of the U.S., while the lower half of the country looks to trend mostly drier.

Farmers who experienced losses in eligible crops from natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can now seek compensation through USDA's Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) program.

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A farmer survey conducted last month shows resounding sentiment that indicates a combination of continued strong export demand and a smaller-than-expected 2020 crop will contribute to the tightest U.S. soybean supply in years.

Continued drought conditions in South America and resulting limitations to grain export sales there have contributed to surging corn and soybean prices in the last week, with corn futures surging past the $5/bushel mark for the March futures contract on Tuesday.

A combination of the advancement of electric vehicle (EV) technology and an expected emphasis on lowering carbon emissions in the coming years has companies — startups and longstanding heritage brands alike — exploring how to apply EV technology to the farm.