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AM Outlook - Still Building Support

GOOD MORNING, Prices are higher across the board as funds continue to buy the market.  Beans are leading the way up with continued rumors that China is around the market once again.   Global stories impacting beans is the Argentina Rosario 24-hour port strike, as they ask for higher wages after several days of contract talks which did not result in any progress.  The markets continue to hold any weakness as strong world cash markets and big demand continues.  Chinese markets remain firm with corn making new highs.   There continues to be small increases in movement, but overall it remains slow with farmers holding tight, waiting for still higher levels.   WEATHER --Brazil and Argentina are rec...

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Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.475/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.29/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.5075/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $291.1/short ton, down $0.8 from y...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Short Covering, Weather, Exports, and Weak Dollar Lift CBOT

The CBOT turned higher to start the week with wheat, corn, soybeans, and soy oil, all finding their way to higher ground amid a mix of factors. The big news for the day was Moody’s weekend downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, from “triple-A” to “double-A”. That new...

Fake is Out

Health and Human Services Secretary RFK, Jr. wants to stop demand for fake food colorings and Americans are slowing demand for fake food products. The demand for plant-based milks skyrocketed in percentage terms just a few years ago. Farm state politicians rushed to regulate the use of the word...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.475/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.29/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.5075/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $291.1/short ton, down $0.8 from y...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Short Covering, Weather, Exports, and Weak Dollar Lift CBOT

The CBOT turned higher to start the week with wheat, corn, soybeans, and soy oil, all finding their way to higher ground amid a mix of factors. The big news for the day was Moody’s weekend downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, from “triple-A” to “double-A”. That new...

Fake is Out

Health and Human Services Secretary RFK, Jr. wants to stop demand for fake food colorings and Americans are slowing demand for fake food products. The demand for plant-based milks skyrocketed in percentage terms just a few years ago. Farm state politicians rushed to regulate the use of the word...

I Don’t Care; Rebalancing U.S. – Japan Trade

I Don’t Care That is likely President Trump’s attitude toward the WTO General Council’s castigation of his tariff war. Understandably, WTO members believe the complete flaunting of its rules by the U.S. undermines the entire organization. Both China and the EU want the U.S. na...

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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.

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