John Phipps: 7 Big-Picture Trends to Track

Grains ended lower on Wednesday, initially reacting to news Russia might allow Ukrainian food exports with some conditions. Livestock futures could not hold on to early gains despite the lower grains. AgDay's Michelle Rook has the analysis of the day with Rich Nelson of Allendale.

Information arrives every day in our lives as a mashup of seemingly unconnected ideas, facts and guesses. Here's what John Phipps is tracking in an effort to understand the future.

Russia is ready to provide a humanitarian corridor for vessels carrying food from Ukraine. In return, Ukraine must lift sanctions that have been imposed on Russian exports and financial transactions. Jim Wiesemeyer explains.

The U.S. is importing more wine these days. The reason why, in today's AgDay Minute.