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Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and host Chip Flory discuss the highlights of last week in D.C. and look ahead to key votes and policy issues that matter most to farmers and ranchers.
USDA WASDE, Crop Production reports on Thursday
USDA’s finds U.S. cropland values reach new high.
Editor Brian Grete and Davis Michaelsen discuss this week’s market performance...
After the Bell | August 6, 2021 Grain, soybean futures end week on firm note with USDA expected to trim harvest outlook.
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China will release food stockpiles, anthrax has been detected in a North Dakota cattle herd and the infrastructure bill continues to encounter hurdles...
U.S. economy adds 943,000 new jobs as recovery picks up pace | wage inflation evident
Ahead of the Open | August 6, 2021 Grain, soybean futures steady-firmer as trade watches export markets.
July jobs update awaited. Temp swings stressing Argentine wheat, but not enough to lower crop prospects. China to release reserves of commodities ‘essential for livelihood,’ takes more steps to control hog supply.
After the Bell | August 5, 2021 Corn futures gain on better than expected export sales, hog futures tumble after pork cutouts nosedive.