A recent survey asking which of the world's various farm policies is "the best" produced quite a strong response.
Our most recent online survey showed a clear bias for low policy intervention in the agriculture space (see graph below). Politically, it is possible that the Republicans could take full control of the Congress in the upcoming November midterm elections. Please go to www.worldperspectives.com and opine on which national policy is most likely to be impacted should such an outcome occur...
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...
