Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore disrupts shipping routes, rerouting thousands of trucks daily and increasing shipping costs. This setback, coupled with recent rainfall across the US Corn Belt, brings relief to drought-plagued regions but raises concerns for wheat growers amidst below-freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the USDA's Prospective Plantings report, projecting a decline in US corn acreage and a rise in soybean acreage, alongside larger stockpiles. ???Russian wheat export prices surge as global demand rises, supported by projected record-setting exports and increased crop yields. However, the Federal Reserve records its largest operating loss ever in 2023, driven by increased interest expenses amidst rising rates, highlighting the complexities of monetary policy in a shifting economic landscape. ???