How much will the war in Ukraine reduce that nation’s crop production and crop exports? Gary Crawford has this report on a new USDA forecast.

From off-Broadway to West Virginia: the stories of the deadly Upper Big Branch mine explosion, baby formula is on its way back to grocery shelves, and federal funds will combat consolidation in meatpacking.

Consumers everywhere are feeling the squeeze of inflation, and Roger Cryan, Chief Economist of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says farmers and ranchers need the Federal Reserve Bank to address the issue. Cryan says ongoing inflation stems from the COVID-19 …

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Cooking oil, which includes several vegetable oils, are all expected to be in shorter supply over the next few months. The most utilized vegetable oil, palm oil, has gone up 50 percent, and canola oil is up by about 55 …

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Farmers had many questions regarding fertilizer this spring, according to Cory Rosenbush of the Fertilizer Institute. “You know, I’ve spent a good part of the last six to eight months out there with the farmers and it’s what they’re concerned …

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The federal Surface Transportation Board recently announced that all seven class 1 railroads will be required to send regular progress reports on service, operations, and employment to the board to address ongoing service delays labor shortage problems. Mike Davis reports.