The Organic Trade Association issued a study showing that income was higher and poverty lower in the 225 counties with significant organic food production. While this comes as no surprise to some, it misses the other side of the coin.
Skimming Pockets The Organic Trade Association issued a study showing that income was higher and poverty lower in the 225 counties with significant organic food production. This comes as no surprise to those who understand that organic products charge a premium and net higher returns to farmers. However, it misses the other side of the coin, which is how much worse off economically are the purchasers of organic certified foods than those with comparable incomes but buying conventional foods. Notab...
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...
