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Senate Votes to Limit Foreign Land Ownership
Senate Votes to Limit Foreign Land Ownership

Roughly 37.6 million acres of U.S. ag land is foreign owned, according to USDA. However, select purchases of U.S. land could come to an end following a Senate vote this week.

USDA Allegedly Impacted by Russian-Speaking Hackers
USDA Allegedly Impacted by Russian-Speaking Hackers

According to USDA, Russian-speaking hackers are the likely suspects. The Office of Personnel Management and two organizations within the Department of Energy also were apparently targeted or breached.

Ag Trade Between Russia and China Increased to 153% in April
Ag Trade Between Russia and China Increased to 153% in April

China's exports to Russia reached a record high in April, amounting to $9.6 billion.

Ukraine’s Dairy Sector Still Devastated by Russian Invasion
Ukraine’s Dairy Sector Still Devastated by Russian Invasion

After workers left for the frontline and processors stopped paying, producers have become reluctant to rebuild their herds.

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Diesel Prices Up 78¢ from January 2022

The price surge comes as Europe announced a ban on Russian diesel fuel and G7 countries vowed to price-cap Russian oil products.

First-Hand Accounts of War’s Impact on Ukrainian Agriculture
First-Hand Accounts of War’s Impact on Ukrainian Agriculture

While much of the world has grown disinterested and weary of the ongoing war, the situation remains dire for those on the ground in Ukraine.

Dairy Report: Teen Protestors Target Dairy in UK, Danone Wants to Sell its Russian Dairy Business
Dairy Report: Teen Protestors Target Dairy in UK, Danone Wants to Sell its Russian Dairy Business

Teens in the UK appear to be targeting the dairy aisle to protest the government’s lack of support to help farmers “transition to a plant-based future.”

IMF Anticipates Global Inflation Will Peak in Late 2022
IMF Anticipates Global Inflation Will Peak in Late 2022

Global inflation will likely decrease to 6.5% in 2023 and to 4.1% by 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast.

South American Exporters Having Trouble Moving Product to Russia
South American Exporters Having Trouble Moving Product to Russia

Dairy exporters from Argentina and Uruguay are looking for new dairy markets to offset the loss of the Russian market.

Limited Natural Gas Supplies Could Impact European Dairy Processors
Limited Natural Gas Supplies Could Impact European Dairy Processors

Sanctions caused by the Russian-Ukraine conflict have reduced the energy flow into Europe, limiting natural gas supplies. Here's how it could impact European dairy processors.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis Could Lower Global Dairy Consumption
Russia-Ukraine Crisis Could Lower Global Dairy Consumption

Here's how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could also have an impact on the dairy supply chain.

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine to have Far-Reaching Impacts on Dairy
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine to have Far-Reaching Impacts on Dairy

War in Ukraine will accelerate inflation for critical inputs along dairy supply chain.

Dairy Report: Danone Closes Factory in Ukraine, Lely Cuts Ties with Russia
Dairy Report: Danone Closes Factory in Ukraine, Lely Cuts Ties with Russia

Several companies around the globe are cutting ties with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.

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BREAKING: U.S. To Ban Russian Oil Imports

UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) - Biden: US ban on Russian oil a 'powerful blow' to 'Putin's war,' warns Americans 'defending freedom is going to cost.'

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Lely Ceases Commercial Activities Throughout Russia and Belarus

Lely recently announced it will immediately cease commercial activities throughout Russia and Belarus.

BREAKING: Report: China Asked for Russia to Delay Attack on Ukraine Until After Winter Olympics
BREAKING: Report: China Asked for Russia to Delay Attack on Ukraine Until After Winter Olympics

UPDATE: 03/02 4:23 pm-EST-There are reports a missile struck a vessel flying under the flag of Bangladesh in Ukraine.

DC Signal to Noise: How Congress May Close Out 2021
DC Signal to Noise: How Congress May Close Out 2021

AgriTalk Host Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer discuss plans Congress will probably have these last weeks of 2021, including the debt ceiling and the Build Back Better plan in the Senate.

Apparently, the political arena isn’t the only place where Russians are seeking to influence Americans and divide us by stoking anger over controversial issues — like GMOs.
Murphy: The GMO Russian Bot Threat

Apparently, the political arena isn’t the only place where Russians are seeking to influence Americans and divide us by stoking anger over controversial issues — like GMOs.