The U.S. Senate now has two proposals with different approaches that would stop the rule promulgated by the U.S. EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers known as the Waters of the United States (WOTUS).The U.S. Senate now has two proposals that would stop the rule promulgated by the U.S. EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers known as the Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The first was introduced by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and is in the form of legislation. It would establish standards for the EPA to follow in the rulemaking process, limiting the impact to “traditional navigable waters” by excluding the following:
Water that is located below the surface of the land, including soil water and groundwater Water that is not located within...
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...
