A month after Russian forces invaded Ukraine, combat continues to roil myriad world markets, not the least of which is wheat.

Rising crude oil prices and the ongoing war in Ukraine is significantly driving up ocean freight rates and US barge freight rates.

The National Association of Wheat Growers, US Wheat Associates and the North American Millers Association shared the story of wheat.

Food costs have increased substantially over the past year and are expected to continue to rise in 2022.

Farmers are feeling the pinch as diesel fuel is needed on a daily basis.

Irrigators will pay Idaho Power Co. 2.3% more for electricity if the state approves change.

Once again, and tragically this time, Russian intervention is the underlying source of dramatic global wheat price volatility.