The CBOT started the week higher with some bargain hunting and short covering after last week’s steep selloff. Bulls were unable to hold onto most of those gains, however, and corn finished in the red despite confirmed and rumored export news. Soybeans and wheat fared better, setting a few cents higher with mild end-user demand offering support. China is rumored to have secured U.S. corn when December futures broke below $5.30 this afternoon, but the market did not react as if such purchases occurred. Rumors also suggest China secured 4-6 cargoes of U.S. PNW soybeans for October or November shipment. Donald Trump may have popularized the phrase “fake news”, but now Russian President Vladimir Putin is using the idea, if no...
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.