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European Market Analysis

Regional News  The EU Commission reported that the favorable weather conditions across most of Europe “allowed farmers to make good progress” harvesting 2021 summer crops and planting 2022 winter crops. The Commission increased its forecast of summer crop yields, with the 2021 EU maize yield now pegged at 7.79 MT/ha and the soybean yield at 3.0 MT/ha.  The EU Commission’s recent report also noted that wet weather in France, Belgium, Greece, and southern Bulgaria have delayed the harvest of summer crops and – WPI infers – raised some yield risks consequently. Conversely, drought in Romania has only been partly offset by early October rains and winter crop planting and emergence remain “subopt...

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Market Commentary: Export Demand Steadies Corn; Soybeans Fall with Midwest Rain

The CBOT showed mixed trends across its major ag markets on Wednesday with corn and KC wheat finding some short covering that stabilized values and led to small gains. A big part of the stability that came to corn futures was from a flood of export interest that has recently entered the market...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.1225/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.2375/bushel, down $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.9575/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $274.5/short ton, down $2...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 30 July)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Export Demand Steadies Corn; Soybeans Fall with Midwest Rain

The CBOT showed mixed trends across its major ag markets on Wednesday with corn and KC wheat finding some short covering that stabilized values and led to small gains. A big part of the stability that came to corn futures was from a flood of export interest that has recently entered the market...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.1225/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.2375/bushel, down $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.9575/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $274.5/short ton, down $2...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 30 July)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 21 – 25 July 2025 During the fourth week of the new 2025/26 season, the export market was still the driving force behind pricing patterns. Harvesting entered into the active phase filling the needs on the market to the brim. As a result, domestic prices plummeted. T...

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Weighing in on strategic realignment

WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.

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