Grain prices continued to drop overall (with the exception of milling wheat) at both the Russian and Ukrainian grain markets due to the strengthening local currencies. In Ukraine, lower export offer prices and larger offer were also factors in some instances. Russian Grain Markets Planting Update Spring crops were planted on 614,000 hectares (1.2 percent of the target) as of 14 March 2016. Market Trends: 7-11 March 2016 During the week in review, grain prices (except for milling wheat) continued to drop in RUB expression at the Russian market, although they mainly grew in USD expression due to strengthening of the ruble. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in Central (-$0.20/MT), Ural and Black Soil (-$0.60/M...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Consumer spending is a key driver of the U.S. economy, and the latest retail sales data indicate that spending remains robust despite inflation. In September, total retail and food service sales rose more than 6 percent year-over-year, with food service spending up 7 percent and...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
From WPI Consulting
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.