Because of the lack of rains, the condition of Russia’s winter crops worsened. Thus, the volume in weak condition grew to 25 percent compared with 16 percent as of the same date in 2014. Russian Grain Markets Harvest Update 106.4 MMT of grain (in bulk weight) were harvested from 43.7 million hectares (98.4 percent of the target) as of 2 November 2015 versus 108 MMT from 43.3 million hectares as of the same date a year ago. Specifically, 63.8 MMT of winter and spring wheat were produced from 25.5 million hectares (99.8 percent of the target) as were 18.2 MMT of barley from 8.2 million hectares (99.8 percent of the target) and 11 MMT of corn from 2.12 million hectares (78.5 percent of the target). Also harvested were 9.1 MMT of sunflower s...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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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.