The number of positions potentially changing hands depends on which of those posts open up after the shuffling among current leadership members settles.
The retirement of House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) could result in a domino effect among the House Republican leadership with four of the five positions potentially changing hands. This depends on which of those posts open up after the shuffling among current leadership members settles.Below is our latest rundown on the Republican leadership races:SpeakerAs we previously reported (see Ag Perspectives, 25 September 2015), current Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is likely to become speaker after officially announcing his candidacy yesterday. He was the chief Republican candidate recruitm...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Consumer spending is a key driver of the U.S. economy, and the latest retail sales data indicate that spending remains robust despite inflation. In September, total retail and food service sales rose more than 6 percent year-over-year, with food service spending up 7 percent and...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
