Policy Update

First Tranche’ of Sanctions Against Russia Seen as Less Severe Than Expected

Surge in commodity prices from crude to metals to wheat is pausing today

February 23, 2022 08:39 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Weak Initial U.S. Sanctions Confront Strong Russian Moves; Germany Halts Pipeline

February 22, 2022 06:39 AM

Policy Update

Putin Recognizes Independence of Ukraine Separatist Regions in Move Seen as First Step

February 21, 2022 03:21 PM

Policy Update

Biden Agrees to Meet Putin, Provided There’s No Invasion

February 21, 2022 09:42 AM

Policy Update

Russia/Ukraine Absorbs Political Leaders and Markets

February 21, 2022 07:58 AM

Policy Update

Happy Friday? Invasion Risk | Surging Inflation | Higher Rates | Oh Canada | No Porsche?

February 18, 2022 09:42 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

U.S. and NATO: No Indication Russia Is De-escalating Anything

February 17, 2022 08:45 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Republicans Warn USDA on Coming Oversight of Climate Efforts

February 16, 2022 07:07 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Russia Pulls Back Some Troops Around Ukraine but U.S. Official Tempers De-escalation

February 15, 2022 04:12 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Putin: Open for Conversation on Ukraine

Farmers, crop insurance agents have different opinions regarding SCO

February 14, 2022 07:46 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Biden, Ukrainian President Speak as U.S. Again Warns Invasion Could Soon Happen

Canada to Reopen Bridge to U.S. After Clearing Away Protestors | Senate to clear CR

February 13, 2022 08:06 PM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Kremlin Tightening Military Vise on Ukraine

What farmers are saying and asking

February 11, 2022 04:04 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

U.S. Inflation Jumped 7.5% in Past Year, New 40-Year High

Conab slashes Brazil bean crop est. | China cancels some big prior U.S. corn sales

February 10, 2022 08:43 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

U.S. Trade Deficit Increased 27% Last Year to All-Time High of $859.1 Billion

U.S. trade deficit with China grew 14.5% for 2021 as China short on Phase 1 commitments

February 09, 2022 06:24 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

France: Vladimir Putin Moving Towards De-escalating Ukraine Crisis

Vilsack, USDA provide some details of pilot projects using climate-smart practices

February 08, 2022 05:51 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Leaders of China & Russia Signal New World Order

WSJ: Biden admin. preparing first broad economic strategy for Asia-Pacific region

February 07, 2022 06:47 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Surprised? Congress Again Woefully Tardy in Getting Spending Bill Completed

Are the Russians coming? | Another House farm bill hearing | More Covid aid

February 06, 2022 11:52 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Strong Jobs Report: 467,000 Added Jobs in January; White House Predicted Somber Report

Initial livestock WHIP+ payouts coming by March

February 04, 2022 08:49 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

First House Ag Farm Bill Hearing Shows Battles Ahead Via Political Party Differences

Covid policy reaches a turning point as countries start opening up, changing positions

February 03, 2022 08:02 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer