General Comments The collapse in the equity markets around the world continued today as questions about liquidity continued to plague the markets. The U.S. S&P and Dow were down 1.5-2 percent this morning before starting to mount a mini rally during the last two hours of trading. The dollar was also again strong. Gold and silver were modestly higher early in the day but failed later. Crude oil, however, rallied and held that rally into the close.That exodus from financial and commodity markets again spilled over into the agricultural markets as well. There was no bullish news to hold that money. Extended weather outlooks look drier and warmer and contain no forecasts for excessive heat.Important USDA reports will be released Frida...
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.