Levi Kosmicki of Wyoming has supplemented his 300-350-cow cow/calf operation near Yoder with a high stakes game over the past 12 years. He works as an independent agent for ABS Global selling bull semen to producers and genetic companies. Bull semen is a major driver of rising prices, and the industry is booming. The reason … Read more
Lately Good luck thoughts on how Trump-era policies are driving capitalism away, I argued that markets cannot function without trust, transparency and a shared sense of purpose. Since then, the Administration has taken another step to take the argument to the logical—and downright scary—next step. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did something unusual as a … Read more
President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is clashing with US bond investors, who have shown little appetite for Treasury securities as they hope the war will end soon. This past week, auctions of two-, five- and seven-year Treasury notes all attracted weak demand, forcing yields higher than expected. That’s a big difference from last month, … Read more
There’s a vexing debate in US politics that goes something like this: Would you rather have abundant and cheap energy or a clean, healthy planet where wildlife can thrive? It sounds like an either/or choice, but it doesn’t have to be. Many corporate leaders, including those I have worked with, know that wildlife conservation can … Read more