Regional News Some winter crops have broken dormancy across France, though the pattern has been spotty so far. Conditions in the south have been favorable for wheat entering the vegetative stage while crops in the central and northern portions of the country are mostly still dormant. Scattered showers are expected this week that will benefit crops in most regions. Precipitation across western/central Europe has decreased in the last two weeks which is putting most of France and Germany in a mild drought. Fortunately, temperatures are expected to remain at or below normal for the next week, which will help limit draws on soil moisture. Ukraine and Russia continue to face below-freezing temperatures that are keeping winter crops...
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...
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.