Given the demographic history of farming in the post-World War II era, the actual issue may not be the number of new young farmers coming into the business to replace the aging current primary operators. Instead, it may be what is happening to the second generation that is on the farm as third operators.USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has been speaking on numerous occasions lately at various commodity/producer group meetings, in and outside of Washington, and also testifying on Capitol Hill about his department’s budget and operations. Many of his remarks have been focused on the accomplishment of the Obama administration, unsurprisingly, as well as the future challenges for U.S. agriculture and rural America. At the American Farm Bureau Federat...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
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.