As NAFTA renegotiations get underway this week, there is plenty of eye poking occurring. Meanwhile, the GAO investigated the compliance of U.S. food aid programs with the requirement for “Bellmon determinations.” NAFTA Hot Spots As NAFTA renegotiations get underway this week, there is plenty of eye poking occurring. Top Canadian negotiator Steve Verheul says that he expects the environmental chapter to include language on climate change, a term reviled by hardliners in the Trump White House. However, there could still be agreement on the trade in goods intended to address “temperature volatility.” And Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland stole from Donald Trump’s playbook by implying via historical reference that Canada would walk...
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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