Public Health Coronavirus Metastasizes Across the World In a twist of irony, China identified several new cases of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) last week as repatriated nationals residing in Europe returned to Beijing infected. Those new cases raised mainland China’s total to 81,102, a weekly increase of 338 (+.420 percent). Some discussion has emerged regarding reinfection or recurring cases, however, the official public health response has been to question whether the suspected individuals were released from healthcare facilities prematurely. Deaths related to the disease, however, rose by 610 cases to 3,237, a stark reminder of just how deadly Covid-19 has been, particularly for older populations and those with underlyi...
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...
The big news in the cattle markets yesterday was Tyson Foods’ move to close two more beef plants. One of them, the Joslin, Illinois, plant was shuttered immediately after the announcement. The other, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a case-ready plant that does not slaughter cattle. Tyson also...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...
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.