The European Commission once again failed to achieve agreement by a qualified majority to provide a temporary extension for the approved use of glyphosate. Opposition is based on politics and not science War on America The European Commission once again failed to achieve agreement by a qualified majority to provide a temporary extension for the approved use of glyphosate. Opposition is based on politics and not science. Opponents cite the “probably carcinogenic” characterization of the herbicide by the UN’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). However, that stance is discredited because:
No other major science-based regulatory body has found evidence to support such a conclusion. No other UN organization agrees with the...
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...
