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Mercosur Regional Analysis

Corn Harvest Progress and Crop Conditions Rain has slowed the corn harvest across much of Argentina’s central region, with progress advancing just 1.4 percentage points over the past week. So far, 8.1 percent of the national total has been harvested, surpassing last season’s pace by 5.1 percentage points, with an average yield of 7.88 MT/ha. Late-planted corn has shown a significant rebound in Córdoba and much of Buenos Aires province. However, some areas in Buenos Aires have suffered from flooding, which could result in acreage losses. Meanwhile, rainfall remains scarce in northern-central Santiago del Estero and the agricultural region of Chaco, significantly affecting production in these areas. Crop conditions remain s...

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Market Commentary: Wheat Rallies on Dry Plains Weather; Cattle Futures Hit New Records

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Summary of Futures

May 25 Corn closed at $4.61/bushel, up $0.025 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Wheat closed at $5.685/bushel, up $0.115 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Soybeans closed at $10.155/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Soymeal closed at $304.3/short ton, down $1.6 from...

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European Market Analysis

Regional News  Egg shortages and rising prices are not just a feature of U.S. agriculture right now, German and northern European markets broadly are experiencing similar shortages. German sources note the supply of “barn eggs” is too small for “prevailing demand”...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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Summary of Futures

May 25 Corn closed at $4.61/bushel, up $0.025 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Wheat closed at $5.685/bushel, up $0.115 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Soybeans closed at $10.155/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Soymeal closed at $304.3/short ton, down $1.6 from...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

European Market Analysis

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CFTC COT Report Analysis

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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.

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