We’re nearing the middle of January which means all the farm and commodity groups will be holding their annual meetings, and in a farm bill year that means that farm policy positions and priorities will be finalized. This week the American Farm Bureau Federation is meeting in Puerto Rico and in his address the group’s President, Zippy Duvall, noted There’s 179 (members) that have never debated a farm bill …. The biggest challenge is to get to know those people, introduce ourselves to them, and make them realize how important those farm programs are to our farmers. Duvall’s observation is also on the minds of other groups – both national and state-level – who between now and March will be re...
What You Need to Know Today: Markets got a surprise with a corn yield of 181.2 bushels/acre in the October WASDE, above the average estimate of 177.6 bushels/acre and up from USDA’s September estimate of 178.5 bushels/acre. Although stronger demand is expected to absorb some of the addit...
Key Takeaways: On Friday afternoon, President Trump announced that Russia will “immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel” to the United States. The deal, typical of this administration, is light on details but promises an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 m...
The USDA has lowered its 2026 red meat production forecasts slightly while forecasting a slight increase in broiler production. Beef is now projected at 24.802 billion pounds, 75 million pounds less than in September. Cow slaughter is expected to be up; however, this will be offset by lower ste...
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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.