Failed Tomato Farmers The most efficient way to grow tomatoes is in greenhouses or hot houses. Most Mexican tomatoes are grown this way, but Florida growers have failed to adopt this form of protected agriculture, and the result is that their domestic market share has fallen to 41 percent. They blame the Mexicans for dumping, but the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will make an objective review of the situation. Blasé Program Changes The trade program changes in the new U.S. farm bill are so minor and inconsequential that the number of no-shows from the industry at a USDA listening session far outnumbered the few who volunteered comments. Moreover, those presenting mostly expressed support for the programs and pr...
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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.