Korea TPP Ho-hum South Korea will soon announce its intentions to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. Seoul reportedly believes the step is necessary to remain competitive against Japan and seal deals with other TPP participants. However, the country's entry will have little direct impact on the U.S. where there is already a robust agreement. Korea could use TPP to deepen trade agreements it has with other TPP members and to complete pending ones. Quaint and Wrong A report by Congress' Joint Economic Committee highlights the value of U.S. agriculture and, particularly, the sector's exports. It has several recommendations for strengthening its export potential, such as completing a farm bill, knocking down foreign t...
What You Need to Know Today: U.S. weather is getting more attention this week as conditions vary greatly across the western, central, and eastern corn belts, with the different regions battling dryness and too much rain simultaneously. The ProFarmer Crop Tour began today in Indiana and Nebrask...
Key Takeaways: Argentina is on pace for a record corn crop and record exports in the current marketing year, with abundant supplies likely to keep the country highly competitive in global export markets. Argentina’s record exportable surplus is allowing it to offer highly competitive pri...
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.