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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 11-15 April 2022 The Russian Ministry of Agriculture reported expectations that spring crops will be planted on 81.3 Mha of land, an increase of 1 Mha from last year. Agriculture Minister Dmitriy Patrushev expects the crop to reach 123 MMT, with wheat accounting for 80 MMT. Although sanctions are affecting the Russian agricultural sector, previously imported seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals should be sufficient for the spring planting campaign. This is especially true if China, one of Russia’s main trading partners in agricultural chemicals, keeps its doors open for economic cooperation. As of early April 2022, Russia planted 542,000 ha of spring crops and fertilized 6 Mha of winter crops. The Ministry is con...

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Summary of Futures

Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.4675/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.18/bushel, up $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $10.67/bushel, up $0.1075 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soymeal closed at $305.4/short ton, up $5.9 from y...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Export Chatter Lifts Soymeal, Soybeans; Weather Worries Boost Wheat

The CBOT renewed its early-week strength at mid-week and turned higher with soybeans and soymeal in the lead. Fresh news was light for the day, but markets responded positively to rumors of export business getting done for soybeans and soymeal, with wheat gaining on an increasingly warm and les...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 7 January)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.4675/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.18/bushel, up $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $10.67/bushel, up $0.1075 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soymeal closed at $305.4/short ton, up $5.9 from y...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Export Chatter Lifts Soymeal, Soybeans; Weather Worries Boost Wheat

The CBOT renewed its early-week strength at mid-week and turned higher with soybeans and soymeal in the lead. Fresh news was light for the day, but markets responded positively to rumors of export business getting done for soybeans and soymeal, with wheat gaining on an increasingly warm and les...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 7 January)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grains Market: 29 December 2025–02 January 2026 Russia’s grain market remained bearish during the final week of December, with most fundamentals continuing to pressure prices and preventing authorities from setting higher export duties. The country will remain heavily export...

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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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