While foodies are recounting their victories from 2015, including compelling an increasing number of major food vendors to pledge their future allegiance to certain types of products, those of Big Ag highlight new breakthrough technologies and a potential federal override of a state labeling law.
Foodies are recounting their victories from 2015, including compelling an increasing number of major food vendors to pledge their future allegiance to cage-free eggs, antibiotic-free meats, and more “clean label” products. Those of Big Ag highlight new breakthrough technologies like Crispr gene editing, FDA approval of new biotech products from salmon to apples and potatoes, plus what they see as an impending federal override of Verm...
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...