Creating Farm Labor Shortage Bipartisanship in the U.S. Congress has not increased much since the departure of the divisive Mr. Trump, but agriculture continues to be one area of mutual trust. Next up is a narrow bill in the House next week that would provide a pathway for otherwise illegal farm laborers to achieve citizenship. It will also make adjustment to the H-2A farm worker temporary visa program, and toughen requirements for employers using the E-Verify program that verifies the authorization to work in the U.S. With over half the labor being illegal in some parts of U.S. agriculture, making the H-2A program work more easily is a desired outcome. However, creating a pathway to citizenship could cause a longer-term shortage of farm l...
What You Need to Know Today: Markets got a surprise with a corn yield of 181.2 bushels/acre in the October WASDE, above the average estimate of 177.6 bushels/acre and up from USDA’s September estimate of 178.5 bushels/acre. Although stronger demand is expected to absorb some of the addit...
Key Takeaways: On Friday afternoon, President Trump announced that Russia will “immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel” to the United States. The deal, typical of this administration, is light on details but promises an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 m...
The USDA has lowered its 2026 red meat production forecasts slightly while forecasting a slight increase in broiler production. Beef is now projected at 24.802 billion pounds, 75 million pounds less than in September. Cow slaughter is expected to be up; however, this will be offset by lower ste...
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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.