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Will a lame duck Congress approve a COVID-19 aid package? Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer thinks so and lays out the reasons why in this week’s DC Signal to Noise Podcast.

The Truterra Insights Score as a Service will be available to all ag retailer users of the FieldAlytics platform.

“While we were forced to meet virtually this year rather than learn from each other face-to-face, I am proud of how our attendees and speakers rose to the occasion,” said ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock.

“I am incredibly excited to share good news as we continue with the natural progression of bringing three strong companies together into one,” said Jeff Blair, GreenPoint Ag President and CEO.

The report says total crop receipts are expected to increase $6.5 billion from 2019 levels. Total animal product receipts are expected to decrease $9.7 billion.

The surge of COVID-19 cases across the country is hitting rural hospitals especially hard. Many aren’t equipped to handle critical patients. Now some hospitals are unable to send patients to urban hospitals for care.

Beer made from rice grown with less water, rye planted in the off-season and the sale of carbon credits to tech firms are just a few of the changes farmers are making as the food industry strives to go green.

The purpose of Rising Stars, sponsored by Atticus, is to develop and hone their leadership skills while providing a platform for ARA and its member companies to reward top performers for going above and beyond.

As you consider your seed options for 2021, you’re undoubtedly being inundated with offers from seed companies, including volume discounts, early cash discounts and financing options.