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Livestock Roundup: Cattle and Beef Imports

High cattle and beef prices are supporting imports. First, cattle imports through July are up 22.6 percent compared to last year. Imports from Canada are up 18.1 percent and imports from Mexico have increased 25.2 percent over the same period.    This trend of increased imports certainly has played some role in maintaining on-feed inventories and placements throughout this year. Mexico is still experiencing drought conditions that have likely catalyzed more shipments of feeders to the U.S., especially with current feeder cattle prices. Feeder calf prices softened some in August but still remain above year-ago levels. Beef imports are up 20.1 percent through July compared to the 2023 January through July period. Most notably, b...

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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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