Germany is considered the strength of Europe, but if its supermarkets reflect the will of the people, the future seems dull. The country's top supermarkets have reportedly told meat suppliers to stop using biotech feed by 1 January 2015. TPP Hopes Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe has reshuffled his cabinet and assigned Koya Nishikawa to lead the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries. Nishikawa previously headed the Cabinet Council in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, indicating Abe is serious about pushing through an agreement. Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Wendy Cutler travels to Tokyo next week to meet with her counterpart, Hiroshi Oe, specifically on the TPP agriculture component. TTIP Doubts...
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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