No Mr. Nice Guy President Biden has kept many of his predecessor’s market access barriers but some of his supporters said that at least it is “polite protectionism” as a hyper-empathetic politician at least performed Trumpism with a human face. However, Joe Biden is now sounding like the old man next door yelling at the kids for being on his lawn. In what Bloomberg characterized as a “harsh and partly inaccurate” characterization of China, Mr. Biden warned that China’s economic problems were severe and that, “That’s not good because when bad folks have problems, they do bad things.” So much for politeness. Food System Lies Critics of the food system (Big Ag) argue that it...
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...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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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.