Tyne Morgan, U.S. Farm Report host, furthers the conversation about what China's declining population means for short- and long-term demand. The recent news that the country's population now sits at 1.4 billion is a surprise to many economists and market analysts, such as John Payne of hEDGEpoint Global Markets and Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net.

In early August, Fufeng Group bought 300 acres of land in North Dakota and the proximity to a U.S. military base has many concerned.

John Phipps has noticed more unsettling problems for the second-largest nation, and despite their skills and accomplishments, he thinks China is heading for trouble. He explains why.

What will February hold weather-wise? Meteorologist Andrew Whitmyer has a look ahead.