Record NOPA Monthly Crush in October The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) yesterday reported its members crushed 172.346 million bushels (4.69 MMT) of soybeans in October. That not only exceeded the 164.242 million bushels (4.47 MMT) in October 2017, it was the highest monthly total ever, surpassing the previous record of 171.858 million bushels (4.677 MMT) set in March 2018. The October total was also more than the average of analysts polled by Reuters of 170.026 million bushels (4.6278 MMT). High crush margins and strong domestic/export demand for soymeal drove the record volume. NOPA also reported its members held 1.503 billion pounds (681,756 MT) of soyoil at the end of October, down from 1.531 billion pounds (694,457 MT...
What You Need to Know Today: USDA reports are delayed until Tuesday due to the federal holiday on Monday. Over the weekend, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Russia warmly welcomed and confirmed this ceasefire by conducting more strikes against Ukraine. Specific...
On Saturday, 10 October, at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, President Trump said that the U.S. and Mexico would come to terms on a new trade deal, and he said Canada does not need to be part of the deal. Trump called the coming agreement with Mexico “great” but gave no d...
Key Takeaways: The United States has steadily lost global wheat export market share since the 1970s, falling from the world's leading exporter to a projected fifth place in 2026/27. The rapid expansion of Black Sea wheat exports, driven by improved productivity and export infrastructure, has r...
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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.