Traders may wish to note that the recent drop in CBOT prices is not attracting any additional selling of South American soybeans from the coming 2015/16 campaign and the fact that the old crop beans are not competitively priced against U.S. origin.Traders may wish to note that the recent drop in CBOT prices is not attracting any additional selling of South American soybeans from the coming 2015/16 campaign and the fact that the old crop beans are not competitively priced against U.S. origin. Notably, Chinese demand has recently been quiet, but there has been some European demand for shipments in October and November that is expected to be met by U.S. product.Brazilian farmers are not selling old crop soybeans even though local crushers are...
Grains posted strong gains today, putting the bulls firmly in the driver’s seat. There was no shortage of fuel for the move, with three W’s driving the rally: weather, war and worry. Weather: Cooler temperatures are temporarily easing stress across the Northern Plains and Midwest, b...
Key Takeaways: Global and U.S. cotton demand has struggled since the post-COVID-19 pandemic surge, which has left cotton prices drifting lower in the U.S. The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, along with their impact on global energy markets, could boost cotton demand...
Key Takeaways: Persistent labor shortages are increasing operational challenges and costs across U.S. agriculture, particularly in labor-intensive sectors such as specialty crops, dairy, and meat processing. Immigrant workers, including H-2A employees, remain essential to the agricultural work...
From WPI Consulting
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.