The government is back in session today, which did not impress the grains markets. Overnight trade was mixed with grains lower and the soy complex gained on Argentine weather concerns. By mid-day, however, the CBOT board was red with corn, wheat, and the soy complex lower. The livestock complex was lower early in the day before mid-day buying lifted cattle futures. Outside markets are generally higher as of this writing, with the S&P 500 and the Dow up 8 and 14 points, respectively. The CBOE’s VIX is slightly lower at 10.78 while the Dollar Index is flat after early-day losses. COMEX gold is slightly higher as it consolidates near the top of its recent trading range. Crude oil futures are roughly $1.25/barrel higher with WT...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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Forecasting developments in production agriculture
On behalf of a private U.S. agricultural technology provider, WPI’s team generated an econometric model to forecast the movement of concentrated corn production north and west from the traditional U.S. Corn Belt. WPI’s model has subsequently provided quantitative support to a multi-million-dollar investment into short-season corn variety development. WPI’s methodology included a series of interviews with regional grain elevators and seed consultants. Emphasizing outreach and communication with stakeholders who possess intimate sectoral knowledge – on-the-ground insights – is a regular component of WPI’s methodologies, made possible by WPI’s ever-growing network of industry contacts.