Aug. 7, 2012
The World Agricultural Supply And Demand Estimates is one of USDA's most important monthly reports, yet as more private commodity forecasting services are available, there are questions about the usefulness of the WASDE. Rod Bain looks at the history of the WASDE and a recent study on its impacts on commodity markets in this edition of Agriculture USA with World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Gerry Bangeand USDA Economist Michael Adjemian.
