Meat packing plants are starting to resume operations, mostly under the President’s executive order which includes new health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). USDA Secretary Perdue predicted that “probably a week to 10 days we’ll be back up, fully back up.” But there are still hiccups. The City of Milwaukee health department ordered a Cargill grind plant closed this week, despite the federal order. That prompted a letter from Secretary Perdue to governors and the executives of major companies saying that the standard is for state and local officials to work with the industry to maintain operational status while protecting...
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...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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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.