Mexico Shrug U.S. trade officials meeting with their Mexican counterparts raised "grave concerns" over AMLO’s agricultural biotechnology policies and said modifications proposed thus far are inadequate. They committed to fully defend U.S. rights under the USMCA. The issue carries urgency because Mexico has stalled approvals of any new traits, which will eventually bring trade to a halt. Black Sea Grain Ukrainian grain exports were down a third last year but too much of what moved went to EU members and not poor starving nations. Brussels has considered using crisis funds to compensate adversely impacted farmers, and now may reconsider the special suspension of tariffs and quotas on Ukrainian production. By contrast, the Afric...
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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...