The two major U.S. political parties generally find ways to take polarizing positions on everything, and that includes agriculture. UK Upper hand The French government is making it clear that it wants the UK out of the EU as soon as possible. Basically, Prime Minister François Hollande does not want the Brexit issue still around during next year’s French elections unless it involves reports of severe damage to the British economy. However, newly minted UK Prime Minister Theresa May says that she will not initiate Article 50 and her country’s exit until the terms are negotiated with Brussels. On that point, the Brits have the upper hand. The public has voted, but it is the British Parliament’s decision about how and when to actually exit...
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...
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