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Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

Key Points Contained in Climate and Energy Bill Passed by U.S. House of Representatives

June 29, 2009

Analysis of:House Narrowly OKs Sweeping Climate Change Bill | www.dallasnews.com

    The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (“ACES”) on June 26, 2009.  The discussion below contains the key points in the Bill now headed to the Senate for debate and action.

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

Cooler Summer to Impact Acres, Health and Yields of US Corn and Soybeans

June 5, 2009

Analysis of:PLANALYTICS FORECASTS COOL SUMMER | agrimarketing.com

Lack of sun spot activity, volcano eruption in Alaska and the return of an El Niño all paint a cooler then normal summer for the major crop areas in the US according to this report. What would the impact be on the corn and soybean crops?

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

The Mississippi River Divide Corn Supplies Next Crop Year Resulting in Higher Prices in the East

May 20, 2009

Analysis of:Corn planting still lags behind average | www.upi.com

Planting of corn east of the Mississippi have been delayed into the second half of May, with a potential reduction in yields and acres. On top of this there has been a reduction of fertilizer applications. The eastern corn belt could suffer more then the western corn belt with supply and basis implications.

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

American Families Return to Eating At Home

May 13, 2009

Analysis of:General Mills sees eat-at-home trend sticking | www.reuters.com

The economy is forcing many families to revert to eating at home as well as to cut back on prepared dinners. This is a clear benefit for major food companies and super market chains. The big question is will this turn in to a long term trend or is it just a recession cutback. 

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

Swine Flu By Any Other Name Is A-H1N1 or Can Being Called Names Hurt You?

May 1, 2009

Analysis of:H1N1 Influenza A Fallout Assessed | nationalhogfarmer.com

Swine Flu has become the media's and publics' favorite topic and concern. The name alone is impacting the swine producers and pork processors in Mexico, the US and Canada. While the WHO has gone to calling the virus that is not spread by pigs, by its technical name Influenza A-H1N1. There has been so much damage done already that it will take time and major public relations and advertising to stop the blood letting.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

Take-Or-Pay Coal Contracts

April 27, 2009

Analysis of:Coal Prices Crumble | www.forbes.com

    Both steam and metallurgical coal demand are down.  United States steam coal (for electricity generation) is down due to the economic slump affecting industrial demand and switching to cheaper natural gas-fired electricity generation in some areas of the nation.  Metallurgical coal demand is down due to the crushing drop in steel production domestically and globally.                    Although coal demand is down significantly, it does not necessarily allow coal under contract to be excused for purchase.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

Draft Climate Bill

April 27, 2009

Analysis of:Administration Stops Short of Endorsing Climate Bill | www.nytimes.com

    House Democrats issued a draft climate bill titled “The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009” on March 31, 2009 which proposes to reduce CO2 emissions and require the development of renewable energy on a nationwide scale.  The section that follows highlights important provisions contained in this 648 page draft bill.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

Potential New Emissions Rules: Effect on Electricity Generation

April 27, 2009

Analysis of:Central New York Rep. John McHugh Takes Aim at Acid Rain | www.syracuse.com

    Some in Congress are using the debate in Washington, DC on carbon tax to also include additional limits on mercury, nitrous oxide (NOx), and sulfur dioxide emissions (SO2) from coal plants.  Many proposals have been floated in Congress (one of which is linked here) to limit these emissions.  If any of these proposals were to pass and become law, it will have significant impact on electricity generation.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

Burn Likely to Continue to Be Down for Several Months

April 27, 2009

Analysis of:Genscape Coal Burn Falls 2 Percent Below Same Week 2008 | uk.reuters.com

    Domestic thermal coal demand is likely to continue to be down for several more months, with nothing positive on the immediate-horizon.

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

Panic: Swine Flu Pandemic To Have Major Impact on Many Grain, Pork and Food Companies

April 27, 2009

Analysis of:Swine flu fears prompt quarantine plans, pork bans | news.yahoo.com

History this decade shows that it will hard to convince consumers that a given meat is safe if people are dying. Companies from grain handlers and soybean processors (Bunge, Cargill, ADM and Louis Dreyfus)as well as swine farmers and pork processors (Smithfield and Tyson) to restaurants and even tour companies serving impacted areas will suffer.

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