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Oil Cost and Input Forecast

According to the latest Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO), U.S. petroleum production is forecast to hit 13.41 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025 due primarily to improved well productivity.  Increased supply will lower prices in 2026 and result in a fall in output to 13.28 million bpd in 2026, which would constitute the first drop in production since 2021, but still higher than the 13.21 million bpd produced in 2024.   U.S. oil demand will increase to 20.4 million bpd in 2025, in line with previous forecasts according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).  In 2026, oil demand will rise to 20.5 million bpd, versus a previous estimate of 20.4 million bpd. Sources: EIA, WPI Crude oil production was driven by hi...

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Market Commentary: Corn Defies Red Trend at CBOT

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Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.065/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.0275/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.4125/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $291.8/short ton, down $...

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WPI Crop Progress and Conditions App (Updated 18 August)

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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Negotiating Positions; Righteous Stand

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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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