A key hindrance to the EU extending the approved use of glyphosate in Brussels is coming from German politicians. They do not accept the opinion of Europe’s own food safety officials nor that of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization or World Health Organization. Instead, a flawed statement from elsewhere is embraced.
Damn the Politicians, Foodsuasion The food and beverage industry consultancy Hartman Group along with Publicis subsidiary MSL Group analyzed consumers in the millennial generation, concluding that young people are skeptical that their vote won’t change much but they can steer society based on the products they purchase. This is a damning view of the political class although a compliment to the...
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...