GOOD MORNING, The March 31 Planting Intentions Report and Quarterly Stocks will be released at 11:00 Tuesday, Chicago time. Get set, it is typically a market mover. General expectations into the report are those of high corn acreage, as compared to record low wheat. Historically low winter wheat plantings were reported back in Jan., and spring wheat acreage could fall slightly from last year's levels. Bean acreage is also expected to be higher. This morning, the markets remain mixed with each continuing to have its own story. Wheat is higher with its correlation as a food staple, with countries now implying that they will cut back on exports, ie Russia for one. Fundamentally, wheat futures don't h...
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The big news in the cattle markets yesterday was Tyson Foods’ move to close two more beef plants. One of them, the Joslin, Illinois, plant was shuttered immediately after the announcement. The other, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a case-ready plant that does not slaughter cattle. Tyson also...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...
From WPI Consulting
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.