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U.S. corn planting posted another big week. As of May 22, 72% of the crop is planted, up from 49% complete as of May 15.

In “First Thing Today” we noted the Biden administration announced the Indo/Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) to counter China’s influence in the region. IPEF, consists of four pillars that seek to:

Monday’s markets were mostly higher except for soybeans. Grains saw a technical correction, while cattle faded the bearish Cattle on Feed Report and hogs continue their technical and seasonal run higher.

The KC Federal Reserve released a report on land values and 2021 was very good. However, 2022 might see some reduction if interest rates continue to increase. We review one example.

Pay attention to the low-lying areas, sandier soils and no-till fields and scout soybeans to evaluate stands and determine final plant population, advises Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.

The U.S.-China trade war began in July 2018 when the Trump administration imposed tariffs on $550 billion worth of Chinese goods. Nearly four years later, the debate remains as to which country actually won.

USDA’s latest milk production report was friendly and could support milk prices in the near term.

This article discusses the market variables impacting prices right now.

Russian wheat export prices rose last week following higher wheat prices in Paris, analysts said on Monday, adding that the country’s exports continued to slow down due to seasonal factors.