There will be five current committee members retiring at the end of 2014, three Democrats and two Republicans. With a change in party control, the Republican side would likely add two to three seats.
September and October in election years are "what if" months. There is a great deal of speculating, scenario projecting and planning for potential changes on committees, depending on the outcome of the election, both on a single member level and a majority control level. To add to the speculation and scenario projections, outlined below are some of the many potential changes that could impact the Senate Agriculture Committee. As we've noted before, it currently has five members who are retiring at the end of 2014. They are:
Senator Tim Jo...
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...
