Ukraine's milling wheat and feed wheat prices grew on the domestic market because of three factors. Meanwhile, the country reported record productions of both grain and sunflower seed in 2016, and the latter means sunflower oil exports could rise even further. Russian Grain Markets Market Trends: 9-13 January 2017 Trade activity was sluggish, and grain prices again fluctuated insignificantly. They did grow in USD expression, however, due to strengthening of the ruble. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in the South and Siberia (-$1/MT) but remained stable in all other regions.4th grade soft milling wheat prices fell in the South (-$1/MT), Black Soil (-$0.50/MT) and Central (-$1.30/MT), but they remained steady...
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...
Key Market Insights Macro markets delivered a full whipsaw today. Early in the session, crude oil had rallied back above $100/barrel as traders priced renewed concern over the U.S.-Iran standoff and potential supply risk through the Strait of Hormuz. That strength helped pull grains off their o...
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.