While oilseed prices in Russia showed growth on average in the past week, those in Ukraine exhibited a different pattern in both the domestic and export markets. Meanwhile, Russia's grain stocks are higher than a year ago as of 1 November, but its exports are down. Russian Grain Markets : 14-18 November 2016 Market Trends All prices continued to rise except for those of corn, which decreased. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices grew in Central, Volga Valley and the South (+$0.70/MT), Black Soil (+$1.80/MT), Ural (+$1/MT) and Siberia (+$2.30/MT).4th grade soft milling wheat prices increased in Central and Volga Valley (+$0.60/MT), Black Soil and Siberia (+$1.30-1.40/MT), and the South and Ural (+$1.60/MT).5th grade millin...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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.