Export Sales and Shipments for April 25-May 1, 2025. Wheat: Net sales of 69,700 metric tons (MT) for 2024/2025 were down 3 percent from the previous week, but up noticeably from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 493,500 MT were unchanged from the previous week, but up 10 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destinations were primarily to Mexico (158,500 MT), the Philippines (118,500 MT), Thailand (58,100 MT), Ecuador (49,400 MT), and Japan (35,900 MT). Corn: Net sales of 1,662,500 MT for 2024/2025 were up 64 percent from the previous week and 47 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 1,819,500 MT were up 14 percent from the previous week and 5 percent from the prior 4-week average. The...
Key Takeaways: Poultry is the fastest-growing major animal protein, supported by lower production costs, affordability, and broad consumer appeal. Broilers are the most feed-efficient major livestock species, giving chicken a lasting cost advantage over beef and pork. Short production cycles a...
What You Need To Know Today: Ethanol margins continue to run well above year-ago and normal seasonal values, but have slipped in recent weeks on weaker DDGS and ethanol pricing. WPI’s models project a steady decrease in returns to ethanol production following the end of the summer...
Russian Grain Markets: 22-26 June 2026 The Russian grain market remained volatile during the week as farmers continued to hold old-crop supplies while new-crop availability remained limited. The ruble weakened nearly 5 percent against the U.S. dollar during the week, supporting domestic grain p...
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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.