GMO Debate Over Mark Twain may have said that a lie travels around the globe while the truth is putting on its shoes and the adage is truer today than ever before. There is also a maxim that the answer to misinformation is more information. Nobel Peace Prize winning journalist faults online social media for allowing a “virus of lies” but, eventually the truth overcomes. A prime example of this axiom is GMO’s. As noted by Sarah Evanega of the Alliance for Science, the GMO debate is over for five principal reasons:
Evidence of their safety swamped the naysayers. Their benefits are increasingly being discussed. Younger people embrace technology. Farmers benefit from the technology. Over time, opponents have lost their...
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...
