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Mercosur Regional Analysis

Corn Rains finally arrived across much of Argentina’s agricultural region, halting the crop deterioration seen in recent weeks. The core corn and soybean region benefited most, with some areas receiving up to 100 mm. However, localized damage from excess moisture, wind and hail affected an estimated 400,000 hectares across corn and soybeans. The south, particularly southeastern Buenos Aires Province, received less relief and soil moisture deficits remain visible. Crop development there is somewhat delayed, which may allow additional time for recovery if follow-up moisture arrives.

Corn conditions had been declining sharply week after week, and this marks the first stabilization. Currently, 43 percent of the crop is rated good to exce...

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Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for February 6-12, 2026.  Wheat: Net sales of 288,000 metric tons (MT) for 2025/2026 were down 41 percent from the previous week and 44 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 322,600 MT were down 44 percent from the previous week and 26 percen...

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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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