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Mercosur Regional Analysis

Government Takeover of Soy Crusher Vicentin Last week, Argentina’s government announced it would intervene in the bankruptcy of one of the nation’s biggest soybean crusher – Vicentine. The government is sending a proposal to Congress to take over the company. Vicentine has over $1.4 billion in debt, of which $300 million is coming from the government.  The government’s decision has generated many reactions, including public demonstrations and strikes both from farmer/exporter associations and from the general public. Nobody trusts that this decision is being made with good intentions. It is widely believed that the government is actively working against farmers and exporters and this is another move to interve...

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Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipment for December 6-12, 2024.Wheat: Net sales of 457,900 metric tons (MT) for 2024/2025 were up 58 percent from the previous week and 16 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 405,700 MT were up noticeably from the previous week and up 49 percent from th...

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Market Commentary: Soy Complex Posts Reversal; Wheat Hits New Lows as Dollar Surges

The CBOT reversed much of its recent weakness on Thursday with technical trade and “bottom picking” emerging in the soy complex. The soy complex was not oversold technically, but with values sitting on or near major support levels, many traders figured this was the time to take short risk off t...

Farm Aid Revived; New Economy versus Old; UPF Discussion

Farm Aid RevivedThe latest Monthly Monitor of agricultural economists showed that 56 percent believe the sector is already in a recession and a whopping 81 percent believe it is on the brink of a recession. The government’s stopgap bill to keep the government funded through March included $10 b...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipment for December 6-12, 2024.Wheat: Net sales of 457,900 metric tons (MT) for 2024/2025 were up 58 percent from the previous week and 16 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 405,700 MT were up noticeably from the previous week and up 49 percent from th...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Soy Complex Posts Reversal; Wheat Hits New Lows as Dollar Surges

The CBOT reversed much of its recent weakness on Thursday with technical trade and “bottom picking” emerging in the soy complex. The soy complex was not oversold technically, but with values sitting on or near major support levels, many traders figured this was the time to take short risk off t...

Farm Aid Revived; New Economy versus Old; UPF Discussion

Farm Aid RevivedThe latest Monthly Monitor of agricultural economists showed that 56 percent believe the sector is already in a recession and a whopping 81 percent believe it is on the brink of a recession. The government’s stopgap bill to keep the government funded through March included $10 b...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Mar 25 Corn closed at $4.4075/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close. Mar 25 Wheat closed at $5.33/bushel, down $0.0825 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.63/bushel, up $0.1125 from yesterday's close. Mar 25 Soymeal closed at $291/short ton, up $4.9 from yeste...

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Weighing in on strategic realignment

WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.

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