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U.S. officials are bracing for another potential oil price surge in December, if a European embargo on Russian oil goes into effect and the Saudis refuse to increase production to make up for the drop in oil supply.

Soybeans higher on fund buying and the lower dollar, corn following wheat lower w/rains in HRW areas. Cattle and hogs two-sided amid strong cash. @michellerookag with @TommPfitz

Agriculture isn’t out of the woods regarding rail transportation issues as new demands are being made by at least one union.

The Party Congress is over in China and key officials have been selected, including leader Xi Jinping. He received an unprecedented five-year term for the third time. What will this mean for U.S. agriculture?

Nikki Fried, Florida commissioner of ag, says the preliminary assessment is a “first step” in trying to get federal disaster aid for affected producers.

Asian copperleaf was found in an Iowa soybean field this summer. Agronomists are evaluating how much of a concern the weed poses to row crops there. It has been confirmed in only one other U.S. location: New York City.

Corn & beans higher with supportive outside markets & lower dollar, wheat weak with HRW rains. Cattle saw profit taking, while hogs were up following cash. Michelle Rook talks with Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net.

Live cattle hit contract highs, then see profit taking. Hogs correct, while corn and beans are up with the lower $ and bouncing off support. @michellerookag talks to Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek.

Ending hunger worldwide may sound like a dream, but researchers at the University of Illinois are making great strides in turning that wish into a reality through the genetic engineering of plants.