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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 13 - 17 February 2023    The Russian domestic grain market was unmistakably bearish. A large crop, increasing export duties, relatively stable domestic currency, and a slower export pace have all contributed. Of course, international sanctions were introduced, and the EU is introducing new sanctions on Russia.  EU sanctions against Russia within agricultural commodities and fertilizers do not block export of and transactions related to food and agricultural products. EU leaders stressed at the European Council that Russia is solely responsible for the global food crisis and that EU sanctions do not target food and agricultural products. Food security and affordability are a key priority for the EU and...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.07/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.1675/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.945/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $285/short ton, up $4.5 from yeste...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Steady Eddie Back to Work

It was a contrast of a mostly higher day but with new contract lows for corn and all three wheats. Corn wilted from private forecasts of big yields, and expectations of good crop conditions in contrast with slowed export inspections.  It was mostly steady on the first day of a new week wit...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Mercosur Regional Analysis

Weather Disrupts Argentine Corn Harvest  Heavy rains have compounded weeks of high humidity in Buenos Aires province, marking July as the wettest in the core region in 40 years. While the improved soil moisture will be beneficial for corn planting that’s set to begin in about a month...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.07/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.1675/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.945/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $285/short ton, up $4.5 from yeste...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Steady Eddie Back to Work

It was a contrast of a mostly higher day but with new contract lows for corn and all three wheats. Corn wilted from private forecasts of big yields, and expectations of good crop conditions in contrast with slowed export inspections.  It was mostly steady on the first day of a new week wit...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Mercosur Regional Analysis

Weather Disrupts Argentine Corn Harvest  Heavy rains have compounded weeks of high humidity in Buenos Aires province, marking July as the wettest in the core region in 40 years. While the improved soil moisture will be beneficial for corn planting that’s set to begin in about a month...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Continued Edging Lower on Big Supplies

It was a mixed and quiet close to the market after a week of mostly price declines. There were new contract lows scored by front month SRW and HRS. Soybean traders didn’t know where to take their positions and so they left the September and November contracts both unchanged. Outside marke...

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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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