The CBOT finished higher on Wednesday with corn and soyoil trading a volatile day with rumors and reports of new EPA biofuel requirements and suspicions of “spoofing”. Wheat futures were strong and posted 15-cent gains on the lower U.S. dollar and news that Russia may implement an export ban in 2022. Funds were modest net buyers as rains are threatening U.S. corn and soybean harvest progress and as South American weather trends remain dry. Corn and soyoil futures were roiled today by conflicting reports regarding the Biden EPA’s new RVO figures. Reuters initially reported the statistics as a “leaked view” of the EPA’s intention and other sources suggested the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) provided th...
Russian Grain Markets: 29 June-3 July 2026 The new marketing season has officially begun in Russia, although bearish sentiment has been concentrated in the southern regions closest to the Black Sea ports, where export demand has been weakest. Delays in grain deliveries to inland elevators have...
What You Need to Know Today: The hot, dry weather forecast continues to drive strength in grain futures with corn and soybeans hitting another day of strong gains. Monday’s Crop Progress and Conditions data were in line with market expectations and showed relatively few concerns for the...
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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.