The partial government shutdown continues with little or no progress in talks between Democrats and Republicans. The USDA said next Friday’s important series of reports will not be released. These reports will include the “final” 2018 U.S. corn and soybean production estimates, quarterly stocks numbers, winter wheat seeding estimate, and the revised WASDE. The data for these reports was collected during the first two weeks of December, before the shutdown began, but has not been analyzed. Outside of the monthly/quarterly reports, the government shutdown is leaving the trade in the dark about export sales. There are rumors that China has been actively buying soybeans from the U.S. but there is no way to confirm the rumors...
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.