Midwest Digest, Feb. 24, 2022Midwest Digest, Feb. 24, 2022

Ukraine is smaller in size than Texas, but larger than California.

As a part of the old Soviet Union, it was important in terms of ag production. Today, it's a major crop exporter, including wheat.

Fertilizer price hikes are sure to come along due to the conflict going on. Russia is a major producer of potash.

Grain markets took a jump overnight because of the action in Russia and Ukraine.

It's National Chili Day and National Toast Day, not to mention World Bartender Day.