Exporters for the period August 13-19, 2021 Wheat: Net sales of 116,000 metric tons (MT) for 2021/2022--a marketing-year low--were down 62 percent from the previous week and 67 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 6,600 MT for 2020/2021 were down 97 percent from the previous week and 95 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 75,100 MT for 2020/2021 were up 11 percent from the previous week and up noticeably from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 61,700 MT for 2020/2021--a marketing-year low--were down 14 percent from the previous week and 40 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sal...
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.