The same people who trust science in the pursuit of stem cell research, climate change mitigation and evolution throw it under the bus when it comes to food biotechnology. Perplexed by Anti-GMO Some notable comments by others on ag biotechnology at meetings this week:
The same people who trust science in the pursuit of stem cell research, climate change mitigation and evolution throw it under the bus when it comes to food biotechnology. They wholly trust biotechnology to produce medicines such as insulin and antivirals for hepatitis. Indeed, using recombinant DNA is expected to keep antimicrobials one step ahead of the development of pathogen resistance. In short, it is okay to inject GMOs directly into one's bloodstream, but God help...
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...
