• Global Events Could Impact Grain Trade
• Land Leasing Strategies
• Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Global Events Could Impact Grain Trade: In addition to his analysis of the cash grain and futures markets, K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien touches on how the averted railroad strike in the U.S., the situation in China, and a move by the Argentinian government to spur soybean sales might impact the grain markets.

00:12:00 – Land Leasing Strategies: K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid and LaVell Winsor from the Farm Analyst program, discuss land lease options – a topic they’ll cover extensively during a 4-part workshop for landowners and tenants in January and February.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond has this week’s agricultural weather – including the long range outlook – which isn’t encouraging for much-needed precipitation.

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