Regional News Planting progress and crop conditions for 2023/24 crops in EU are broadly favorable with weather forecast offering comforting outlooks for producers. This took away much of the “weather premium” that was previously bid into prices and led to weaker markets last week. Additionally, the renewal of the Black Sea export corridor deal has put markets, especially wheat, on the defensive so far Monday. On Monday, Russia proposed a new scheme for how payments for foreign trade will be made. The proposal indicates trades for grains and other agricultural products will be paid via the national clearing center, which would effectively protect the country from further tightening of sanctions. Last week, Turkey p...
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...
We have described the long-term investment climate in crop and livestock production, using data primarily from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The data provided background on the current investment climate and outlook for agricultural capital formation. Our conclusion was that investment...
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.