Early voting in the two Georgia Senate runoff races begins today. Georgia is one of the few states with special election rules, where there is no primary and all candidates, regardless of party, run in the general election. If no single candidates earns 50 percent of the vote, there is a January runoff. Since 1988, there have been seven statewide runoffs in Georgia. This cycle’s runoff is on 5 January (with, as mentioned, early voting starting today). The 117th Congress convenes on 3 January. The party split is now 48 Democrats and 50 Republicans. To maintain a majority in the Senate, one of the two Republican incumbents running in Georgia must win a runoff. For Democrats to gain the majority, both Democratic challengers must w...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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