Now that the major parties’ nominating-conventions are over, the presidential campaign enters its home stretch, a 100-day sprint to the finish. One of the big implications of the election is the party control of Congress.
Now that the major parties’ nominating-conventions are over, the presidential campaign enters its home stretch, a 100-day sprint to the finish. One of the big implications of the election is the party control of Congress. Republicans currently hold a majority in both the House and Senate, but they have been nervous about the impact that their controversial presidential nominee Donald Trump could have on down ballot races. Politics is typically more of a team sport than realized as congressional candidates te...
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...
