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

February 09, 2022 06:24 AM

Policy Update

France: Vladimir Putin Moving Towards De-escalating Ukraine Crisis

February 08, 2022 05:51 AM

Policy Update

Leaders of China & Russia Signal New World Order

February 07, 2022 06:47 AM

Policy Update

Surprised? Congress Again Woefully Tardy in Getting Spending Bill Completed

February 06, 2022 11:52 AM

Policy Update

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

February 04, 2022 08:49 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

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

February 03, 2022 08:02 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

First New Farm Bill Hearing Today, Next One Set for Feb. 8

February 02, 2022 07:05 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Grain Markets Rattled by Threat of War Between Russia and Ukraine, Driving Wheat Higher

February 01, 2022 08:32 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Ongoing Crop Insurance Case in Minnesota Could Have Implications for Others

If Russia invades Ukraine: U.S., other sanctions could tip countries into recession

January 31, 2022 07:02 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

White House Cautioning about Friday’s Employment Report

Updates for world food prices & U.S. farm income | Russia/Ukraine, China/Taiwan

January 29, 2022 11:52 PM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Key Inflation Gauge Rose 5.8% in December, Fastest Since 1982

Mixed outlook on Russia intentions re: Ukraine

January 28, 2022 10:25 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Fed Pivots to Stymie Inflation, Prepared to Hike Rates Beginning in March

USDA to extend Pandemic Cover Crop program | CRP signup announced

January 27, 2022 08:09 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Traders Await FOMC Meeting Signals on Fed Policy Moves Ahead

House panel requests info from four major packers | Prop 12 court ruling

January 26, 2022 08:05 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

IMF: Growth Slows as Economies Grapple with Supply Disruptions, Inflation, Record Debt

SCOTUS to review WOTUS | Rural infrastructure funding | Dakota Access Pipeline impacts

January 25, 2022 08:42 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

State Department Orders Departure from U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine

More info on coming WHIP+ | Did Vilsack commit to 15 bil. gallons ethanol mandate?

January 24, 2022 05:41 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Focus on Fed as FOMC Meets Amid Signals on Coming Rate Hikes

Biden met with national security team amid reports Russia was planning to install a pro-Kremlin leader in Ukraine

January 23, 2022 11:11 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Vilsack Comments on Host of Issues During House Ag Hearing

Canada food prices, availability already being impacted by Covid vaccine mandate

January 21, 2022 06:55 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer

Policy Update

Biden Talks About Russia/Ukraine, Covid, 2024 Ticket, Piecemeal BBB and Three Major Goals Ahead

Univ. of Arkansas completes analysis of Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2021

January 20, 2022 03:41 AM

Jim Wiesemeyer