Export Sales and Shipments for February 17-23, 2023 Wheat: Net sales of 284,100 metric tons (MT) for 2022/2023 were down 16 percent from the previous week, but up 39 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 610,000 MT were up 81 percent from the previous week and 30 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 598,100 MT for 2022/2023 were down 27 percent from the previous week and 48 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 666,400 MT were down 3 percent from the previous week, but up 13 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 360,700 MT for 2022/2023--a marketing-year low--were down 14 percent from the previous week and 25 p...
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...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
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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.