Ag commodities started the day higher with corn leading the way on a short covering rally. Positioning ahead of the WASDE was the name of the game today with many traders straddling/strangling the market in expectation of volatility in either direction. Trading volumes were slightly below average, and, except for soybeans, the markets traded either side of unchanged with notable uncertainty. The weekend weather looks broadly favorable with precipitation across the bulk of the Corn Belt and modest temperatures. Beyond that, however, the forecast turns warmer and drier in the six-10 and eight-14-day forecasts. Notably, the beleaguered eastern Corn Belt is forecast to be drier than normal beyond next week. Outside markets are mixed heading i...
From WPI Consulting
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.