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Ag Review: 2013 Political Economy and Implications

2013 Political Economy and Implications Trade and non-oil commodity values will fare better than overall economic growth, but there is plenty of trouble around the world to keep an eye on. The Future of Wheat As one of the earliest crops cultivated for food by man, not to mention the most prevalent, wheat has long been understood to be a “political crop.” However, wheat has been left out of the most significant and also the most controversial scientific advancement in crop production in our generation. Growth in Global Canola Production Slows After several years of rapid growth, global canola production growth has slowed. This can be attributed to poor weather in some countries and reduced plantings in Europe and China. De...

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Market Commentary: Markets Cautiously Calm Amid Shutdown but Volatility Looms

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Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.2175/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Wheat closed at $5.1275/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.1775/bushel, down $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $277.1/short ton, down $...

Breaking Convention

No political leader has broken rules and norms like President Trump but only because previous leaders refused to bravely declare that the emperor has no clothes. The list of upended conventions is long and still growing. Just this past week it was investors noting how economists have been wrong...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Markets Cautiously Calm Amid Shutdown but Volatility Looms

The CBOT was mixed to start the week with traders increasingly aware of the ongoing government shutdown. Monday’s trade saw the ag markets trade somewhat cautiously with few willing to add much risk amid the reduced USDA data (we say “reduced” and not “eliminated”...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.2175/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Wheat closed at $5.1275/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.1775/bushel, down $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $277.1/short ton, down $...

Breaking Convention

No political leader has broken rules and norms like President Trump but only because previous leaders refused to bravely declare that the emperor has no clothes. The list of upended conventions is long and still growing. Just this past week it was investors noting how economists have been wrong...

FAO Global Food Price Index Down on Month Except for Meat

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the global price index for animal proteins is at a record level in September, up 0.9 points over August and 7.9 points above year-ago levels. September was the eighth consecutive increase in the index. The increase in the meat index cam...

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Infrastructure investment due diligence

On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.

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