Quackery Has its Limits The USMCA panel opining on the Mexican ban on GMO corn has decided it will not accept comments from Canadian NGO groups wanting to support the Mexican position. First, the Canadian’s position in the case is largely amicus curae. Canada is a minor producer of corn and exports around 3 percent of the volume of the U.S. Second, jurists are already more than aware of the message from anti-GMO activist groups, be they from Canada or anywhere else. It is hyperbole that only receives time out of the courtesy of political comity. The EU’s EFSA allotted standing to anti-glyphosate activists and the thousands of pages of quackery they submitted failed to dissuade regulators of the scientific efficacy of the...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
Key Takeaways: Drought remains a major threat to global agricultural production, particularly in regions with limited rainfall and growing water scarcity. Commercially available drought-tolerant traits in corn, soybeans, and wheat have generally delivered modest yield improvements, limiting th...
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