Back in 1979 President Jimmy Carter famously described the malaise that he perceived gripping the nation. While Carter never actually used the term "malaise," that word summed up the takeaway. That is similar to what is going on with the farm bill at present. With the election coming up in November, many in Washington -- both members of Congress and commodity group leaders -- thought that a farm bill had to get passed to save their skins. Groups were organized into a coalition, specifically the Farm Bill Now Coalition, to help push for a 2012 Farm Bill. This is an impressive group of major players and very credible tier two actors on the political and lobbying scene. The coalition has a Website as well as Facebook and Twitter accounts; it...
Key Market Insights The broad market is locked in on this week’s Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, but this is no longer just a trade summit. Increasingly, the meeting is becoming tied directly to Iran, energy security, and the growing global economic fallout from disruptions through the Strai...
From WPI Consulting
Like all marmots
An adult Vancouver Island marmot typically measures 65 to 70 centimetres (26 to 28 in) from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail.