alt Hacker NewsI had a short conversation with an agronomist friend of mine. Crop prices are in the dumps right now, and I was wondering if it's because of these drugs. He said this is being openly discussed.
I had a short conversation with an agronomist friend of mine. Crop prices are in the dumps right now, and I was wondering if it's because of these drugs. He said this is being openly discussed.
What percentage of the population is on GLP-1 drugs right now?
Well "According to KFF polling from May 2024, 6% of all adults report that they currently are taking a GLP-1 drug, and 12% report that they've ever taken a GLP-1 drug".
Is 6% enough to affect crop prices? Presumably some ag economist can weigh in. Note it would only be a reduction per person, not a full 6% reduction in consumption.