Conventionally-bred biofortified crops are improving the health of millions globally but will eventually be forced to rely on GM technology. Will activists allow such a move, or will millions in poverty suffer?
WPI recently noted Zimbabwe’s intention to produce 40,000 MT of biofortified maize in 2017 (see Ag Perspectives, 8 November 2016). This variety will account for approximately 10 percent of the country’s maize production as a result of the government’s strategy. It differs from traditional white maize as it contains higher levels of vitamin A to help address the deficiency of that vitamin, which can impair both the brain and immune system and affects nearly one in five children under age 5 in Zimbabwe. Vitamin A b...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
