5.12.20 There have been a lot of changes around the world as a result of COVID-19, including an oil market that has collapsed. In episode 177 entitled, “Thrust and Parry—WSU Economist Randy Fortenbery Takes on Wheat and the World’s Woes 2,” listen in as he provides an expert view of the potential ripples from oil’s price decline. Fortenbery also addresses the impact of falling corn prices on wheat, and he talks about a number that’s easy to pronounce but nearly impossible to comprehend : Trillion. The U.S. Congress approved $2 trillion in relief for the COVID-19 economic meltdown. Subscribe to Wheat All About It! on iTunes and other podcast apps for Android phones like Stitcher and Pocket Casts. The podcast is also available at the Washington Grain Commission website at wagrains.org and on the WGC Facebook page.
