The Obama administration has assured U.S. sugar producers that it will not undermine their domestic support program and in return asked that the industry support a certain trade agreement. Russian Food Destruction Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the destruction of hundreds of tons of high-value food imported in violation of his embargo against Western countries. He demanded that the products be destroyed before witnesses and videotaped, presumably to ensure their disappearance and to send a message to importers. The action has prompted criticism from those who believe the food should have been donated to the hungry. However, a more retaliatory move would be for Russia to export the products to third-country markets at well be...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
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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.