The House of Representatives has 18 committee hearings scheduled for tomorrow. At least five are of interest to agriculture, which include topics related to the EPA and also the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).The House of Representatives has 18 committee hearings scheduled for tomorrow. At least five are of interest to agriculture as noted below:
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will be holding a hearing entitled “Ensuring Sound Science at EPA” with U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy expected to testify. Its purpose is to examine the agency’s regulatory agenda and the scientific/technical justifications for its regulations such as the Waters of the U.S. rule, which is likely to be among those discu...
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...
