The media reports the gloating of some activists as more countries consider imposing taxes on sugary drinks as a purported health initiative. However, the success of such a tax is disputable with Mexico serving as a key example. Moscow Enablers Russia announced that it is banning imports of corn and soybeans from the U.S. due to what it terms “misleading” quality certificates since the product is contaminated with fungus or other maladies. Of course the real purpose is counter-retaliation against sanctions imposed by Washington in the wake of Moscow’s accession of Crimea and continued hostilities in Ukraine. Russia says that it will instead buy supplies from South America. That claim reinforces WPI’s prior assertion that Brazil and Argent...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
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