A drop in exports increases importance of domestic markets. Will farmland rental rates follow commodity prices? The Nora Store welcomes Christmas carolers. A Minnesota food co-op expands.

Host Al Winmill spoke with Noah Wanzek, a risk manager at Sylvius Financial, who discussed his background and the firm's focus on agricultural risk management, including crop insurance and developing strategies for producers, while also providing an update on the current corn and soybean harvest. Key talking points included Sylvius Financial's risk management software that helps farmers visualize income per acre and identify risk zones, the positive impact of the "big beautiful bill" on farm programs and insurance subsidies, and the value of Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance.

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Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how soybeans continued to slip this week on the Agweek Market Wrap.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss China purchase, bridge payments and more on the Agweek Market Wrap, Dec. 12.

This week on AgweekTV, the cattle industry is seeing historic highs, but what's being done to protect when the market dips? This may be a challenging year for negotiating farmland rental rates for both renters and landowners. We'll tell you why. An award-winning Christmas tree takes its place of honor at the Minnesota State Capital. And a Minnesota horse feed company started small but is galloping to success.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the ongoing concerns of China's absence and a strong corn export on the Agweek Market Wrap.

We look at sugar markets. We have advice for keeping horses healthy amid an equine herpesvirus outbreak. Farmers share agritourism tips. We look at how farmers help feed the hungry through donations.

Hot topics in ag at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention. Insight into beef and turkey prices. Produce donations go to feed kids. Pardoned turkeys have a new life in Minnesota.