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Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

Moderate Drought Now Impacting US Soybeans After Run Up in Corn and Wheat

August 18, 2011

Analysis of:U.S. Drought Monitor August 16 | droughtmonitor.unl.edu

Soybeans are in their pod filling stage. For the past 3 weeks there has been an area impacting some of Iowa, Illinois and Indiana with "abnormally dry" to "moderate drought". This will have an impact on yields.

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

Ethanol & Corn:Senate Tells Industry To Grow Up After Over 30 Years Of Subsidies

June 19, 2011

Analysis of:Senate votes to end US ethanol tax credits on July 1, rejects McCain amendment against blender pumps | biofuelsdigest.com

The US Senate last week approved to eliminate the blending tax credit and to open the market to Brazilian ethanol effective July 1st. This is not going to happen that quickly or completely, but something is going to happen soon.

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

The Eastern Corn Belt Will Tighten Belt Next Year Without Corn

May 31, 2011

The wet spring has pushed back total seeded acreage of corn to where it will be impossible to have the high yield and large acreage needed to replenish inventories. In the Eastern Corn Belt delays in planting corn will force farmers to plant soybeans, if they can ever get into the field.

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

Where Will Climate Hit Crops Next

February 20, 2011

Analysis of:Droughts in China More Frequent and Intense, Scientists Say | www.cadenagramonte.cu

Climate change has been having a growing impact on crops around the world. Momentum seems to be picking up. China now facing a drought every year, instead of every 5 to 10 years.

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

DuPont Makes Major Push Into Food and Biofuels With Proposed Danisco Acquisition

January 10, 2011

Analysis of:DuPont looks to food, biofuel with Danisco play | www.reuters.com

Danisco has announced it has accepted a $6.3 billion offer from DuPont after reviewing several other offers. This is DuPont's largest acquisition in the food/natural science sector since they acquired Pioneer seed. It is a very interesting move that could add to their drive to be involved more in renewable products and one that may help define their 3rd century of existence. Other players may yet enter the bidding, though the price seems fair if not high.

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

BHP Bid For PotashCorp Stopped As No Net Benefit To Canada

November 3, 2010

Analysis of:Ottawa will not approve PotashCorp takeover - CTV News | www.ctv.ca

In one of the most watched and the largest takeover bids in Canada history and the fertilizer world, the Industry Minister Tony Clement has announced that there he sees no net benefit to Canada by the proposed bid. BHP has 30 days to resubmit it's proposal either changing it or shedding additional light on why it benefits Canada. This opens up the door for others who have been working on white knight are alternative bids. 

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Pacific Island Fisheries Face Collapse

October 28, 2010

Analysis of:Pacific fisheries face collapse by 2035: study | fis.com

A new report, published by the Noumea-based Secretariat of the Pacific Community warns of a Pacific Ocean fisheries collapse that would be devastating to commercial fisheries in the region and have an impact worldwide.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

The New Salmon Run, In the Test Tube

October 21, 2010

Analysis of:FDA refuses to require labeling of genetically modified salmon | info-wars.org

Salmon as a GMO, how does one decide if it is safe to eat, safe for the environment and safe for other salmon. We could listen to the manufacturer, but really they are trying to sell the fish, and much more. How about the FDA, even they retuse to rule on this.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Sobeys And The Seafood Sustainability Issue

October 14, 2010

Analysis of:Sobeys Inc. Commits to Seafood Sustainability: "Fix the Worst First" | www.marketwatch.com

As a great follow up to recent comments on tuna, look what happens, "fix the worst first" appears, what a concept. The sustainability issue in seafood is front and center in many consumers minds. And some of the retailers are indeed paying attention. Sobeys is attempting to solve one of the big questions we all face, who do you trust and believe in of the multitude of certifying agencies, as well as what species needs the most attention.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Blue Fin Tuna, BP's Expanding Environmental Portfolio, And Sustainability

October 13, 2010

Analysis of:NMFS to decide whether to give bluefin endangered status | fis.com

It has yet to be confirmed, but here is another potential "feather" in BP's ever expanding environmental portfolio. The article also adds confusion to the debate. BP certainly did not "over fish" the species, but has it added the final blow?

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