Russian Grain Markets: 17–21 April 2023 Russia’s grain markets remained predominantly bearish, but the bear is weaker and slower now. Trading is a tug of war with farmers keeping stocks and they are in no hurry to sell for less. Export duties will dictate the trends in the near future and with lower duties, prices may recover slightly given export potential. Decreased export duty for corn remains at $40/MT which indicates the Russian government is not keen on exporting corn. Since 2019, Russia has exported around 4 MMT of corn, this season the number may be slightly lower. Also impacting the market is the UN grain corridor terms and conditions which Russia does not like. Russia is expecting sanctions lifted from Ro...
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...
We have described the long-term investment climate in crop and livestock production, using data primarily from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The data provided background on the current investment climate and outlook for agricultural capital formation. Our conclusion was that investment...
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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.