Russian Grains Market: 3–7 November 2025 During the first week of November ,the market was predominantly bearish with rare temporary recoveries in individual regions. Wheat export prices remained stable in European Russia. The Asian part of Russia shows appreciation of prices because of adverse weather. Interestingly, corn prices in Russia continued marching downwards because of positive corn crop forecasts. Harvesting is under way and supply is ample now. During July-October, Russia exported 20.6 MMT of grains which is ¼ less than in 2024 (27.3 MMT). Particularly, wheat exports dropped from 23.3 MMT down to 18.2 MMT. October exports dropped from 8 MMT in 2024 to 6.45 MMT. Wheat dropped from 7.02 MMT to 6.02 MMT. Barley ex...
What You Need to Know Today: Headlines emerging from negotiations between President Trump and President Xi were relatively limited, with a more substantive announcement expected Monday. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that additional details related to agricultural trade cou...
The heat of summer is now transitioning into more moderate temperatures, and the next two months have the busiest marketing periods of the year for replacement cattle. Weather always influences the replacement cattle market, and the primary grain belt in the Southern Plains, where many cattle a...
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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.