With the 30 November deadline looming for the U.S. EPA's decision on required volume obligations and the Fed's upcoming December meeting where an interest rate hike will no doubt be discussed, there are a few updates on these two timely issues.Over the past few weeks, we’ve previewed the upcoming biofuels mandate and what the Federal Reserve Board might do at its next meeting, both topics of interest to the markets. Following are updates on these two timely issues:Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) – There was a last minute push to influence the U.S. EPA’s decision (see Ag Perspectives, 9 November) prior to its release of the combined 2014, 2015 and 2016 required volume obligations (RVOs) for biofuel blending and that for biodiesel in 201...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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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.