Russian Grain Markets: 26-30, July 2021 Prices in the domestic Russian grain market moved in different directions with a downward trend getting weaker under the influence of global upward trends and a pessimistic domestic forecast. Meanwhile, export milling wheat average price increased by $8 to $258/MT FOB Black Sea. Average purchase price increased sharply and amounted to RUB 14,650/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price grew by $8 to $220/MT FOB Black Sea, average purchase price decreased to RUB 12,600/MT. Feed corn average export price remained stable at $268/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in the Black Soil (-RUB 100/MT) and Ural regions (-RUB 90/MT), grew in the South...
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.