Glyphosate on Steroids It only takes emotive-based fear to elicit demands for glyphosate to be banned so at least there is a fact-based rationale for COVID-19 restrictions. EU Trade Minister Phil Hogan tried to ride out criticism of his attendance at a golf club dinner but in the end, Brussels capitulated to intra-Irish politics and let him go. Participating in large indoor gatherings is among the higher risk behaviors when it comes to the disease and so perhaps his resignation was a necessary outcome. But through his five-year stint in EU policymaking, one always had the impression that he is competent. His departure is a loss for the EU and for its trading partners. Exceptional Food The G20 reported this week that COVID-related measure...
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From WPI Consulting
Forecasting developments in production agriculture
On behalf of a private U.S. agricultural technology provider, WPI’s team generated an econometric model to forecast the movement of concentrated corn production north and west from the traditional U.S. Corn Belt. WPI’s model has subsequently provided quantitative support to a multi-million-dollar investment into short-season corn variety development. WPI’s methodology included a series of interviews with regional grain elevators and seed consultants. Emphasizing outreach and communication with stakeholders who possess intimate sectoral knowledge – on-the-ground insights – is a regular component of WPI’s methodologies, made possible by WPI’s ever-growing network of industry contacts.