Cultural The Year of the Ox Arrives With China’s Luna New Year’s Eve occurring last Thursday, the year of the rat came to a close and the year of the ox was ushered in with an air of optimism that 2021 will bring more normalcy. The symbolism of the ox and its reputation for honesty, hard work, strength, dependability, and determination appear as welcome signs according to many reports across the Middle Kingdom. The idea of putting family and work first after a year of tumult seems to be at top of most average citizens’ 2021 wish list. In addition, the ox as the dependable draft animal seems to be suggesting that agriculture will continue a sustained run and flourish in the new year. Pandemic COVID-19 Still...
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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