GOOD MORNING, Report time and we will be more informed after we see the numbers. Wheat gets a boost from comments from Russia about trying to contain rising domestic prices, which suggests they may decide to limit exports once again. Shorts in wheat cover and the chart builds on gains from the overall lows. All prices are higher trending back towards the middle of recent ranges. In other stories, Chinese farmers are said to be selling their corn crops faster than usual, with most major producing areas said to be 40-50% sold, according to one trading firm. Beijing has signaled that prices are too high and that there could be more policy intervention if prices remain elevated. Brazil's CONAB released it...
What You Need to Know Today: President Trump claimed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was over, as both sides accused one another of violating the terms of the agreement. Commercial vessels are increasingly steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz as security risks escalate following Iran...
Key Takeaways: The CME Group is launching new 90 percent Lean Beef and 50 percent Lean Beef futures and options contracts in July. There are five key factors that must be present in physical markets and futures contract specifications for futures contracts to become successful. The two l...
Russian Grain Markets: 29 June-3 July 2026 The new marketing season has officially begun in Russia, although bearish sentiment has been concentrated in the southern regions closest to the Black Sea ports, where export demand has been weakest. Delays in grain deliveries to inland elevators have...
From WPI Consulting
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.