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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.

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

Farm groups take legal action against EPA, China's sow herd number softens and Russian drills rattle Ukraine...

Loan activity rockets higher in China, H5N1 found in Indiana and Nova Scotia and Atlanta Fed President Bostic expects three to four interest rate hikes...

G.T. Thompson presses USDA on CCC spending proposal, Ukraine holds out for diplomatic de-escalation and USDA releases S&D numbers this morning...

Business owners concerned over inflation, CCC funds proposed for $1 billion Climate-Smart Commodities program and Biden threatens to cut European pipeline...

Soybean futures reached fresh contract highs overnight. Corn and wheat futures are following beans higher this morning. Livestock futures are mostly higher...

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

The Bank of England raises rates again, NCBA opposes cash cattle trade mandates, and Europe seeks alternatives to Russian natgas...

Eurozone inflation continues to climb, the DOC announces countervailing duty rates on UAN and Senator Manchin calls BBB, "dead."

Russia continues to deny invasion plans, soybean crush expected to hit record high and hog slaughter opens the week on a high note...

Soybeans and corn posted fresh contract highs overnight. Wheat futures open the week under light pressure. Livestock futures are higher this morning...

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

Strength in the dollar triggers pressure in livestock markets, Biden warns Ukrainian counterpart and crop sales by U.S., Brazilian and Argy farmers slow...

Ukraine says Russia lacks sufficient troop support for full scale invasion, CRP signup begins this month and the Senate will move quickly to fill Supreme Court vacancy...

OPEC+ not keeping up with production commitments, China suspends pork trade with Italy over ASF and West Coast ports report a slump in arrivals in December...

South American crops stabilize, high fertilizer prices will likely lead to food price inflation and wholesale beef movement slows...

Corn and soybeans are under pressure as wheat futures find support to start the week. Cattle futures are sharply lower as lean hog futures post corrective losses.

Corn and soybeans open the week under pressure with wheat futures higher. Livestock futures are choppy but quiet...

Markets and government offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17, House lawmakers call for WTO inquiry against India and China's meat imports fall in 2021...

Omicron strikes another Chinese port city, the White House sanctions North Korea and China sets optimistic domestic soybean production target...

NATO will meet with Russia today, China’s ag ministry lowered its forecast for 2021-22 corn consumption and lean hog futures may be under-valued...

China will maintain tariffs on DDG's, Vilsack highlights WOTUS plans and Fed Chair Powell says the Fed will keep inflation under wraps...

Davis Michaelsen and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer take us from Russia in Kazakhstan, to USDOT Secretary Buttigieg going to the Pacific Coast, to the latest on Build Back Better...and a lot more.

Corn, soybeans and wheat are under pressure after trading lower overnight. Livestock futures also open the week under pressure.

The federal government is closed again due to snow, wages among small businesses are on the rise and the President of Kazakhstan issues kill order...

Ag-Rural cuts Brazilian soybean crop estimate, USDA unveils nitrogen related insurance plan and E.U. energy companies are feeling the burn...

U.S. and E.U. officials coordinate to investigate JBS and its parent company, American workers quit their jobs at a record pace in November and China looks to ensure stable economic growth…

South American weather remains volatile, wheat crop conditions deteriorated in December and the White House will tighten labeling standards...

Corn and soybean futures are higher with wheat futures opening the new year mixed. Cattle futures are mildly weaker with lean hogs slightly higher.

Government offices are closed today but the markets will trade a full day, China cuts EV subsidies and hog traders exit 2021 amid optimism...

The U.S. and Russia will hold security talks, gasoline prices decline amid crude rally and OPEC+ refuses to answer Biden output demands...

Corn, soybean and wheat futures are higher to start the week although spring wheat futures are lower on profit taking. Livestock futures are also higher.

Markets will be closed tomorrow, Putin doesn't mention military designs in public comments and Summers warns of an economic testing period for the U.S.

Russia cuts gas supply to Europe, Biden confident Manchin will vote in favor of BBB and U.K. GDP forecasts soften...

South American dryness is becoming a concern, EPA uncertain on the future of SREs and the U.S. tops list of rising consumer prices...

Soybean futures are higher with corn and wheat under pressure. Cattle and hog futures open the week amid moderate selling pressure.

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

Grassley calls for fertilizer price scrutiny, nations adjust monetary policy and Manchin is still a no-go on BBB...

AgRural trims crop estimate, E.U. Supermarket chains will not sell Brazilian beef and the cash hog market continues to signal a seasonal low...

China's factory production beats expectations, Iowa farmland values shot higher in 2021 and bipartisan Senators work to limit RFS revisions...

Dry South American weather takes its toll, EPA seeks comments on SRE's and the Biden administration looks to advance EV charging network...

Davis Michaelsen and Pro Farmer Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer discuss Jim's conversations with farmers, foreign threats and this week in Washington...

Corn, soybean and wheat futures opened weaker after pressure overnight. Livestock futures are lower as well.

U.S. October ag exports tap record, executive order to make the U.S. government carbon neutral by 2050 and U.S. allies join diplomatic Olympic boycott...

Biofuel groups react to EPA proposals, Biden threatens Putin with sanctions and the House clears debt limit hike...

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk's Davis Michaelsen reflect on the life of U.S. Senator Bob Dole plus the debt ceiling, BBB, President Biden's challenges, and foreign hotspots.

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