Category: Food
-
Prices Are Still Too High
According to WSJ, many Americans continue to fixate on inflation, despite the fact that prices are rising more slowly. This discontent with inflation is weighing on President Biden’s approval ratings and his re-election hopes. Although inflation has fallen, it remains a significant concern for consumers. They are particularly sensitive to rising prices because they remember…
-
El Niño Vs La Niña
Reminder! https://www.severe-weather.eu/long-range-2/el-nino-event-development-noaa-advisory-forecast-winter-weather-impact-united-states-canada-europe-fa/ Typically there is a phase change around every 1-3 years. El Niño anomaly is growing rapidly, with a strong seasonal impact already seen in the forecast as we head into Fall and Winter 2023/2024 Based on the latest data, NOAA has released an El Niño advisory showing a rapidly growing El Niño anomaly.…
-
Food Imports
https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fa-cool-guide-to-visualize-from-which-states-the-u-s-is-v0-4x9wrh04ibhb1.jpg%3Fs%3D2614cbaf190136686129174184c21690894e194e
-
Kamakazi drones, dolphins, other Ukrainian Naval Assets
The implications of Ukraine’s alleged strike on the Kerch Strait Bridge using modified kamikaze drones, as well as Russia’s suspension of the grain deal and subsequent attacks on Ukrainian grain storage and export facilities are all explored in depth. Also, the rejection of the grain deal has significant economic, strategic, and diplomatic implications for world…
-
Brazilian Farmland Boom
-
Russian Wheat Scare
-
Turkey up to its eyeballs
Over the past two years, there has been a significant shift in the power balance, causing Turkey to reassess its relationships. This has led to improvements in relations with countries like Israel and a reevaluation of its stance towards Russia. Negotiations on the transfer of military technology and equipment, such as F-16s and drones, have…
-
Kyle Bass
Kyle Bass, founder of Hayman Capital and one of the few to benefit from the 2008 mortgage crisis, warns of the concerning military capabilities of China and argues that American investors played a role in building their war machine. He points out that China now has more naval ships than the U.S. Navy and believes…
-
Farm Income drops….
-
More Rice Please…
https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/rice-get-costlier-weather-indias-farm-perks-threaten-supply-2023-07-06/ Rice prices are at their highest in 11 years and are expected to rise further due to several factors. India, which accounts for over 40% of global rice exports, has increased payments to farmers, leading to higher prices for rice. The El Nino weather pattern, which typically brings lower rainfall to Asia where rice…