Wheat The long-awaited rains have finally arrived in southeastern Buenos Aires, with precipitation totals ranging from 20–50 mm. While the rainfall isn’t sufficient to complete the wheat crop, it provides relief to an area where plants were beginning to suffer. For now, it halts the decline in expected yields, but more water will be needed within days, particularly in the west and southwest.Despite October’s rains, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange reports that 31 percent of the wheat remains in regular to drought moisture conditions. Additionally, there has been a slight deterioration in crop condition from the previous week, with only 33 percent of wheat now in good-to-excellent condition. October’s rains have supported fields where wh...
Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated in the Muslim world from 27 to 30 May 2026. The actual dates vary by country. Governments, banks and businesses will all be closed during this period. Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Egypt’s government reports tha...
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...
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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.