CBOT markets were mostly quiet and weaker overnight heading into the June WASDE report from USDA. The report was generally in-line with expectations, which left the markets to generally drift lower after its release. Notably, soybean futures posted larger declines than other markets, due to weakness in soyoil, while KCBT wheat futures pushed slightly higher in two-sided trade. Funds were net sellers across the board on Friday with the WASDE offering little incentive to expand bullish long positions before the weekend. The general trend for the June WASDE was larger ending stocks for corn and soybeans with essentially steady wheat carry-out. USDA increased both the U.S. and Ukrainian corn ending stocks estimates, based largely on high...
All eyes are shifting to the Senate following the House passage of a farm bill last Thursday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman (R-Arkansas) is targeting the end of May or early June for a bill markup. According to Boozman, the House “going ahead and passing something was re...
CORN Argentina In Argentina, after several weeks of intense and frequent rainfall, weather conditions have improved, with clear days, dry cold, and wind supporting both soil and grain drying. Harvest activity has resumed; however, producers continue to prioritize soybeans, limiting progress in...
Update for 6 April 2025: Last year, users pointed out differences between the 5-year averages reported in this app and what USDA estimates in its weekly report. The difference exists because WPI calculates average based on the last 5 years of observations for the current week. In cases where ob...
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.