Some members of the European Parliament are expressing concern that the adoption of precision agriculture and other new technologies will widen the divide between larger, successful farmers and smallholders who already struggle.
Unbeatable Combination Some members of the European Parliament are expressing concern that the adoption of precision agriculture and other new technologies will widen the divide between larger, successful farmers and smallholders who already struggle. Some are calling for assistance to small-scale farmers that will enable them to compete with large-scale operations. Investment in agricultural production technology ramped up during the food price spike years starting in 2007-2008, and dozens of companies...
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...
