To feed the world, countries need to have more arable land than is needed to feed the domestic population and have a higher yield or crop output per unit of land. Even that may not be enough. Australia has both the land and the output but suffers from inconsistent moisture. Kazakhstan is in a similar situation. Sudan could be a larger contributor to global food supplies but suffers like many of its neighbors from inadequate land rights. Ukraine hits a sweet spot with an abundance of fertile soil and the ability to maximize output, seemingly even during war. Russia is in a similar situation, with economic sanctions having little impact on its agriculture sector. Underperforming is Argentina, which may prove the harm of punishing a sec...
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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