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Belarusian Nuclear Farming

Belarus is in the news, and not in a good way. The country’s leader since the fall of the Soviet Union (28 years) has been Alexander Lukashenko, also called the last dictator in Europe. To ensure that he will be dictator for life, he declared that death was the only way he will relinquish his office.  Within the former Soviet bloc, Belarus has remained the strongest adherent to a centrally planned economy. As a result, its agriculture has been slow to adapt to competitive forces (e.g. use of collective and peasant farming). The geography is mostly marshland and forests, but it produces barley, wheat, livestock, and other products. Notably, it is the world’s eighth largest producer of potatoes and has had off- and on-again...

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Market Commentary: Grain Bulls Emerge from Hibernation

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Summary of Futures

Sep 25 Corn closed at $4.18/bushel, up $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.64/bushel, up $0.15 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.48/bushel, up $0.2075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $290.8/short ton, up $3.2 from yester...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 2 July)

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Grain Bulls Emerge from Hibernation

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Sep 25 Corn closed at $4.18/bushel, up $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.64/bushel, up $0.15 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.48/bushel, up $0.2075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $290.8/short ton, up $3.2 from yester...

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Black Sea Regional Analysis

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Weighing in on strategic realignment

WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.

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