Russian Grain Markets: 17–21 November 2025 The grain market remained stable. A strong ruble limited domestic price growth despite slight appreciation in export prices, which also held steady. Domestic millers in European Russia returned to the market, supporting stable to slightly bullish pricing through year-end as international tenders are executed. Russia secured several tenders earlier in the season for November–December delivery. Jordan purchased 60,000 MT of milling wheat at $263.85/MT C&F for January delivery, likely of U.S. origin. Asian markets stabilized, mirroring Kazakh price behavior after seasonal lows following a strong crop. Global wheat supplies remain ample. Russian Black Sea milling wheat (12.5 percent pro...
Russian Grain Markets: 6–10 July 2026 New-crop price formation remained underway during the week, with bearish price movement concentrated in southern Russia and the Volga Valley, where harvest begins first and export access is strongest. Price volatility remains elevated across producing...
What You Need to Know Today: Attacks between the U.S. and Iran intensified overnight and the U.S. Central Command reported that the U.S. naval blockade against Iran will begin at 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday. President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is open to all shipping traffic, except Iran. In an...
Key Takeaways: Aquaculture is becoming increasingly important in meeting global seafood demand, gaining market share as wild-caught fisheries face production limitations. Superior feed conversion efficiency gives aquaculture a competitive advantage over traditional livestock production, with l...
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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.