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Senator Grassley says cattle market transparency hearing a 'formality,' sentiments on China's assets sour and USDA will release its Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage reports today...

Chinese crushers slow summer purchases, finance leaders walk out on Russian speaker and Ukrainian farmers will need to remove mines before planting...

President Biden will address U.S. military leaders, China leaves interest rates unchanged and stricter environmental standards proposed for infrastructure projects...

Japanese Yen deteriorates, HPAI detected in massive Pennsylvania layer flock and the U.S. and its allies discuss repercussions for Russia...

Corn posts new contract highs overnight as soybeans and wheat firm sharply. Cattle and hog futures are also higher to start the week.

Davis Michaelsen and Brian Grete discuss the market action in this holiday shortened week...

HPAI cases continue to mount, straining egg supplies, striking Argentine truckers fail to reach agreement and China will cut interest rates to support economy...

Fed President pushes for 3% rates by Q3, Argentine trucker strike continues and the State Dept. orders non-essential consulate staff out of Shanghai...

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

RFA CEO calls EPA decision on waivers a 'hollow victory,' EU steps-up sanctions on Russia and global food prices continue to climb...

Trump era WOTUS rule reinstated, Yellen suggests booting Russia from G20 and EPA mulls year-round E15...

The National Sunflower Association predicts a sharp rise in 2022 acreage, Secretary Vilsack does not expect a major disruption in poultry exports due to bird flu and the Fed will release FOMC minutes this afternoon...

China's Belt and Road initiative suffers amid Russian invasion, HPAI cases breach 22 million and federal funds are now available to livestock producers...

Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss Ukraine, fuel prices, the Emergency Livestock Program, recent USDA reports, the recent increase in bird flu and more...

Corn, soybean and wheat futures are higher to start the week. Livestock futures are mixed with feeder cattle and lean hogs down slightly...

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Russia/Ukraine talks to continue today, soybean crush is expected to fall and HPAI cases approach 100...

USDA will release its Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks Reports today, Biden Admin may remove restrictions on E15 and China's PMI fell below growth-neutral in March...

USTR Katherine Tai today will begin two days of congressional testimony on trade, skepticism surrounds Russian pullback and farm-state senators urge prioritizing green fertilizers...

Fed may become more aggressive in inflation fight, wheat exporters filling the Black Sea export gap and beef retailers proceed with caution...

Grain and soy complex futures are under heavy pressure to start the week. Cattle and futures are under modest pressure as lean hogs op

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

U.S. plans to provide LNG to Europe, USTR reinstates tariffs on China and frozen beef stocks rise unexpectedly...

Grain and soy futures are sharply higher to open the week. Cattle futures are mostly higher as hog futures correct higher...

Davis Michaelsen talks markets with Chip Flory...

Russian crude exports to India surge, Germany calls for cease fire in Ukraine and President Biden will dialogue with Chinese President Xi...

Canadian Pacific Railway threatens union members, Eurozone inflation continues to firm and Argentina turns to the export market to moderate inflation...

Psaki suggests year-round E-15 is under consideration, IEA cuts World oil demand forecast and the Fed is expected to raise rates this week...

Wheat and corn open the week under pressure with soybeans pressing higher. Cattle futures are higher with lean hog futures lower...

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Ukrainian Ag Minister expects crop mixes to shift, Wells Fargo raises oil price forecast and coal prices roar higher...

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have yielded no fruit, Russia legalizes patent theft and avian influenza continues to spread...

USDA will not likely change much in its S&D report tomorrow, Russia says it is mulling retaliation on the West for economic sanctions and Boozman asks for more time on CRP decisions...

Russia has agreed on a civilian escape route out of Ukraine, avian flu has been discovered in an Iowa turkey flock and crop consultant leaves Brazilian crop forecasts unchanged...

Russia and Putin's dastardly operation in Ukraine. Plus Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss the wheat market, China, energy independence and whom the U.S. government is willing to buy oil from...

Corn and soybean futures are slightly lower as wheat futures continue higher. Cattle futures are higher to start the week with hogs under pressure.

Biden's address falls flat for some, China will not join other nations in sanctioning Russia and market volatility continues...

Truce negotiations between Russia and Ukraine go nowhere, China's PMI improves and President Biden will deliver his State of the Union Address tonight...

Grain and soy markets are posting solid gains to start the week. Cattle futures are under pressure as hog futures work on a rebound from last week’s weak technical performance.

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Senator Warner warns of cyber-attacks, China refuses to call Russian action an 'invasion' and USDA Economist predicts 15 billion gallons of ethanol blending...

Russia invades Ukraine, China's soymeal prices rally sharply and the EU looks to free itself from Russian gas...

Wheat crop condition ratings continue to show declines, China reiterates plans to increase domestic soybean production and the DOT allocates funds toward ports...

Corn, wheat and soybean futures are firmer to start the week. Cattle futures are mildly weaker and hog futures are choppy.

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

The Biden Administration doubts claims of Russian pullback, Secretary Vilsack wants the DOJ to investigate inputs prices and production strains continue to dog food makers...

USTR makes WTO appeal regarding China, a Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing on the RFS and Russia continues war games but sends some troops back to base...

Russia pulls some troops back, consultant says S.A. drought may have hit yields harder than expected and H5N1 in Kentucky flock spurs cull...

Russia and Ukraine/China and Taiwan – and what they could mean for the prices of energy and goods, plus we discuss crop insurance, the protests in Canada, we answer some questions, and look ahead to this week.

Grain and soybean futures are lower to start the week. Livestock futures are rebounding from last week’s losses.