U.S. Soy Export Sales Highlights Today’s USDA export sales report indicated exporters of U.S. soybeans, soymeal, and soyoil had greater success selling U.S. soybeans and soyoil for export, but sales of soymeal for export declined. Considering it was Christmas week, the sales were still positive. Net export sales of soybeans in the week ending 24 December for shipment in 2020/21 totaled 695,400 MT. That was a substantial increase over the previous week. The top sales were for China (619,700 MT), Egypt (91,800 MT), Indonesia (88,900 MT), the Netherlands (88,600 MT), and Thailand (78,000 MT). Those sales and other were partially offset by reductions for unknown of 588,100 MT. Net sales for shipment in 2021/22 totaled 315,800 MT. The to...
What You Need to Know Today: President Trump claimed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was over, as both sides accused one another of violating the terms of the agreement. Commercial vessels are increasingly steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz as security risks escalate following Iran...
Key Takeaways: The CME Group is launching new 90 percent Lean Beef and 50 percent Lean Beef futures and options contracts in July. There are five key factors that must be present in physical markets and futures contract specifications for futures contracts to become successful. The two l...
Russian Grain Markets: 29 June-3 July 2026 The new marketing season has officially begun in Russia, although bearish sentiment has been concentrated in the southern regions closest to the Black Sea ports, where export demand has been weakest. Delays in grain deliveries to inland elevators have...
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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.