Wheat The wheat market has become interesting over the past few weeks. At the beginning of September, the core agricultural area received an average of 25 mm of rain with three consecutive days of precipitation that allowed good penetration into the soil profile. Although the rains were less than needed, they brought some relief to drought-afflicted fields and helped stop some yield losses. Since then, there has been an improvement in wheat crop and soil moisture ratings but there is still irreversible damage to the crop. Some areas will produce below-average yields this year while others are suffering a complete loss. At the beginning of the campaign, the crop was forecast by many agencies at 21-22 MMT, but the latest...
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.
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The big news in the cattle markets yesterday was Tyson Foods’ move to close two more beef plants. One of them, the Joslin, Illinois, plant was shuttered immediately after the announcement. The other, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a case-ready plant that does not slaughter cattle. Tyson also...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...