Mexico Already Won Opponents of Big Ag are arguing that Mexico’s proposed delay of a GMO corn ban, plus its focus on corn for food use and not feed means there is no problem for the American corn industry. This ignores that AMLO’s specific goal is Mexican corn self-sufficiency, and thus lower imports from the U.S. His apologists argue that American farmers will simply grow non-GMO corn but this misses some important points including:
The Mexican regime is just posturing and there has been no change in the legal decree. Even if it is delayed, the intent and impact remain adverse to the interests of the U.S. industry. Mexico’s continued refusal to approve new GMO traits is anti-science and is not only imposing a technol...
What You Need to Know Today: Markets got a surprise with a corn yield of 181.2 bushels/acre in the October WASDE, above the average estimate of 177.6 bushels/acre and up from USDA’s September estimate of 178.5 bushels/acre. Although stronger demand is expected to absorb some of the addit...
Key Takeaways: On Friday afternoon, President Trump announced that Russia will “immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel” to the United States. The deal, typical of this administration, is light on details but promises an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 m...
The USDA has lowered its 2026 red meat production forecasts slightly while forecasting a slight increase in broiler production. Beef is now projected at 24.802 billion pounds, 75 million pounds less than in September. Cow slaughter is expected to be up; however, this will be offset by lower ste...
