GOOD MORNING, Prices are mostly higher today led by soyoil futures that are back to yesterday's fresh highs. Trading range activity continues, with the occasional new low in corn as harvest progresses. Trade negotiations look more promising than not, as China's state TV reported they will increase imports of agricultural, consumer, and component products as part of an effort to come to a trade deal. They also said they will improve policy on tax rebates, trade finance and insurance, and ease restrictions for capital account transactions. Bloomberg cites sources saying that China would be willing to purchase $20 bln over the course of a year in US Ag products if they sign a partial trade deal. The...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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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.