Policy Updates

Policy Update

USDA Seeking More Info Before Making Much-Delayed Payments to Hog Producers

U.N./FAO provides info on Ukraine planting impacts from war with Russia; food price impacts

March 11, 2022 08:34 AM

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Policy Updates

Policy Update

U.S. Inflation Soars to 7.9% in February, A Four-Decade High; Food Prices Rise 7.9% YOY

U.S. export sales to all destinations topped 2 million tonnes each for corn and soybeans for week ending March 3

March 10, 2022 09:17 AM

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Policy Updates

Policy Update

Dueling Sanctions: U.S. Bans Russian Oil, Putin Halts Exports of Key Products Until Dec. 31

New world disorder taking shape | USDA WASDE today | Wheat market volatility continues

March 09, 2022 08:35 AM

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Policy Updates

Policy Update

Senior Official: Biden This Morning to Ban Importation of Russian Oil into U.S.

Some analysts upping odds of $5-plus regular gasoline average ahead

March 08, 2022 10:26 AM

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Policy Updates

Policy Update

Typical Russian Brutality Surfaces in War with Ukraine

Analysts size up ag markets in a very uncertain world ahead

March 07, 2022 07:39 AM

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The Week Ahead

Policy Update

Russian Invasion Continues to Impact Markets & Policy. Next: USDA’s March 9 WASDE

Appropriators ‘rush’ to get agreement on third attempt at Fiscal Year 2022 budget

March 06, 2022 11:54 AM

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Policy Updates

Policy Update

Commodity Prices Roar Higher with War in Ukraine Continuing to Fuel Fears of Supply Crunches

Food security and food inflation are now battle cries in several countries, including U.S., along with EU.

March 04, 2022 10:29 AM

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Policy Updates

Policy Update

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Enters Second Week, Energy Prices Retreat on Rumors of Iran Deal

China reportedly buying U.S. corn after continued buys of soybeans

March 03, 2022 10:59 AM

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Policy Updates

Policy Update

Biden’s State of the Union Address Pushes Unity Against Russia, Battle Against Inflation

Fed chairman comments | Farm groups focus on input costs, need for higher reference prices

March 02, 2022 09:16 AM

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Policy Updates

Policy Update

Massive Russian Convoy Near Ukraine’s Capital as Oil Prices Surge

SOTU address | Russian exports | U.S. trade deficit in goods hits fresh record

March 01, 2022 08:34 AM

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Jim Wiesemeyer

Jim Wiesemeyer is well known to Pro Farmer Members for his long tenure as Washington Bureau Chief for Pro Farmer. Now with agricultural consulting firm Informa Economics, formerly Sparks Companies, Inc., he is still offering his expertise and insight on farm policy, trade policy and Washington politics as a consultant to Pro Farmer. His Inside Washington Today column on AgWeb.com is a must-read item to keep up with the latest in Washington developments.