Regional News A build-up of Russian military forces along part of the Russian/Ukrainian border is raising tensions between Kyiv and Moscow. So far, cash-connected grain traders say the political tensions have yet to affect grain trade or prices from the region. The CBOT’s launched its new Ukrainian Wheat Futures contract on Monday, a contract that will be financially settled to Platt’s reported prices. As of this writing, no volume or open interest has been established in the contract. A recent cold, dry weather pattern over the UK is raising concerns about soil moisture conditions, especially for spring crops that were recently planted. Temperatures are forecast to remain below average this week with...
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.