It is almost the end of December and it is still raining across much of Argentina. The forecast this week still looks wet. Over the weekend 1-2 more inches of rain fell across Cordoba, Entre Rios and parts of Buenos Aires. It also was extremely hot in some of these same regions, with temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit reported. Needless to say, it has been a very unusual and frustrating season for farmers in Argentina. Because the rains won't stop, corn and soybean plantings as well as the wheat harvest have been stalled.An associate of mine manages a large farming operation in Cordoba and also has interests in other parts of Argentina. He sent me an update of conditions along with his opinions over the weekend. Here are his though...
What You Need to Know Today: U.S. weather is getting more attention this week as conditions vary greatly across the western, central, and eastern corn belts, with the different regions battling dryness and too much rain simultaneously. The ProFarmer Crop Tour began today in Indiana and Nebrask...
Key Takeaways: Argentina is on pace for a record corn crop and record exports in the current marketing year, with abundant supplies likely to keep the country highly competitive in global export markets. Argentina’s record exportable surplus is allowing it to offer highly competitive pri...
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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.