Ukrainian sunflower seed oil prices fell on the domestic market and remained stable on the export market, influenced by two developments. Meanwhile, grain crops in Kazakhstan and Ukraine face separate threats. Russian Grain Markets: 5-9 June 2017 Market Trends Prices fluctuated insignificantly in RUB expression, but they decreased slightly in USD expression due to the weaker ruble. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices grew in Volga Valley (+$0.20/MT), Black Soil (+$0.50/MT) and Siberia (+$0.80/MT), but they continued to fall in the South (-$1.40/MT) while remaining stable in Central and Ural.4th grade soft milling wheat prices increased in Central (+$2.00/MT), Volga Valley (+$0.40/MT) and Siberia (+$1.30/MT), decreased in...
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...
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...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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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.