Trading volume remained slow early in the day session with grain and soy prices muddling around on either side of Wednesday’s closes. The biggest feature during that part of the day was the rolling of commercial short hedges out of December corn and into more deferred contracts. General Comments The U.S. dollar edged slightly lower last night, which was enough to put a bid under the grain and soy markets during the overnight session. Prices firmed just a little amid quiet trade. Malaysian palm oil was higher, and Dalian futures closed mixed. Trading volume remained slow early in the day session with grain and soy prices muddling around on either side of Wednesday’s closes. The biggest feature during that part of the day was the rolling of...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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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.