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Indian Subcontinent Regional Analysis

India's corn production has declined for many reasons including erratic rains, late sowing in some cases and also  the switch to soybeans by some farmers. Corn quality has deteriorated as well. Corn Purchased by Government as Farmer Production Negatively Impacted Recent reports suggest that the state and central governments are buying corn stocks in the state of Telangana with 164,000 MT purchased from various market yards. The corn quality is not good due to erratic rains, and the average number of grains per 100 grams (gm) is down to 450. Only a few samples tested at 360 grains/100 gm. Productivity has also declined 20-25 percent in both Telangana and the state of Karnataka. It has dropped to 1-1.5 MT/acre compared with 2-3 MT/acre...

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Summary of Futures

May 26 Corn closed at $4.6025/bushel, up $0.08 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.9475/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $12.14/bushel, up $0.1225 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $315.4/short ton, up $0.9 from...

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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 2–6 March 2026 During the week of 02–06 March, the Russian grains market stabilized and showed early signs of recovery across most grains, while pulses remained weak. The developing bullish tone reflects geopolitical developments and movements in global commod...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 11 March)

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

Summary of Futures

May 26 Corn closed at $4.6025/bushel, up $0.08 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.9475/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $12.14/bushel, up $0.1225 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $315.4/short ton, up $0.9 from...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 2–6 March 2026 During the week of 02–06 March, the Russian grains market stabilized and showed early signs of recovery across most grains, while pulses remained weak. The developing bullish tone reflects geopolitical developments and movements in global commod...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 11 March)

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: Oil Volatility Drives CBOT More than WASDE

Usually, the day USDA releases its monthly world supply and demand report – known colloquially as “WASDE day” – sees heightened volatility in CBOT ag futures. That was true again Tuesday, though there was little causal connection between the WASDE and the market’s...

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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.

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