New World Order Challenges posed to the West by both China and Russia has President Biden and geopolitical experts talking about a new world order. There has been a 180 degree turn from talking about the frustrations of democracies to looking at regime change in autocratic countries. Strategists see Russia being broken using Ukraine as the lever, and this week USTR Katherine Tai told Congress the approach to China is being drastically changed. Free trade advocates are even envisioning the new anti-autocrat politics in democracies potentially leading to increased economic integration within the West. IPR Reversal The Biden Administration originally said it supported waiving TRIPS on COVID vaccines but yesterday USTR Katherine Tai pl...
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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