From rate hikes to global recession fears to pathetic exports, many issues softened the grain markets this week. Gulke Group’s Jamie Wasemiller shares his analysis.

The Fed made another aggressive rate hike this week, and as recession talks continue, one ag economist doesn’t think the bearish tone in the economy should warrant drastic marketing moves from farmers this fall.

Grain and livestock prices continued lower into the close on Friday with the risk off day in the outside markets. Michelle Rook looks at how long the pain will continue with Jim McCormick at AgMarket.Net.

As backlogs at U.S. ports and climbing shipping rates plague the supply chain, new data shows container shipping rates between the U.S and China are dropping by more than 50% in just a month.

LandTrust.com helps farmers and ranchers earn extra income from this trend by connecting them to people seeking land for hunting, fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Voters in Switzerland will decide on a referendum that would ban “factory farming” and tighten its already strict animal welfare regulations.