Oilseeds China Feed Industry Association Approves Lower Protein Standard The China Feed Industry Association, which was part of the agriculture ministry until the mid-1990s, announced new feed standards for feeder pigs, finishing hogs, layer hens and broiler chickens during a meeting on 26 October. Arguing that high inclusion of soymeal and other proteins adversely impacts feed efficiency and leads to higher amounts of wasted nutrients that then impact rural environments, the group is calling for lower protein content. The standards set upper limits on protein and phosphorous content in feed mixes and reduced the lower limit on protein inclusion. In addition, they recommend higher use of synthetic amino acids and reclassifying animal grow...
What You Need to Know Today: USDA reports are delayed until Tuesday due to the federal holiday on Monday. Over the weekend, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Russia warmly welcomed and confirmed this ceasefire by conducting more strikes against Ukraine. Specific...
On Saturday, 10 October, at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, President Trump said that the U.S. and Mexico would come to terms on a new trade deal, and he said Canada does not need to be part of the deal. Trump called the coming agreement with Mexico “great” but gave no d...
Key Takeaways: The United States has steadily lost global wheat export market share since the 1970s, falling from the world's leading exporter to a projected fifth place in 2026/27. The rapid expansion of Black Sea wheat exports, driven by improved productivity and export infrastructure, has r...
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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.