U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai raised concerns about Vietnam’s currency practices during a virtual meeting on Thursday with the country’s trade minister. Tai also addressed U.S. concerns on illegal timber practices, digital trade and agriculture. (Bloomberg)

During record-breaking winter weather, a bald-face calf named Spuds was born to a Marysville, Kansas farm that also doubles as a memory care facility for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, with many of their residents being retired farmers and ranchers. (Dairy Business

Another blast from winter-like temperatures could cause big problems for local orchard owners. The folks at Eckert’s Farms in Belleville are considering flying in a helicopter to keep their fruit trees safe from frost. (FOX 2 Now)  

 President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure package goes beyond roads and bridges to putting the wheels in motion to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in agriculture, as well as increasing federal spending for needs such as broadband and inland waterways. (DTN)

U.S. farmers will plant lower corn and soybean acreage than the trade expected, according to the USDA. As a result, the CME Group’s corn market hit its daily limit up (25¢) trading prices. (Successful Farming)

The U.S. government on Wednesday vowed to continue battling what it sees as significant trade barriers that are harming American companies and farmers, and singled out China as the “world’s leading offender” in creating overcapacities in several sectors. (Reuters)