The Market Early August delivered cooler air and rain showers, setting up good survival conditions for what is expected to be a return of heat and dryness, particularly to the west, over the coming week. The market reacted to the prospect of no rain for the next 10 days during a critical pod filling stage. November soybeans gained 45.75 this week. Perhaps betraying the dour news about China's economy is rising soybean values in the Middle Kingdom. September soyoil gained 4.16 cents and is priced at 68.29/pound, the highest thus far for the year. Oil demand is driven by biodiesel, and it has pushed crush margins to nearly $4/bushel. Soymeal is along for the ride, adding 30-cents this week to the December contract for a value of 389/S...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
Key Takeaways: Drought remains a major threat to global agricultural production, particularly in regions with limited rainfall and growing water scarcity. Commercially available drought-tolerant traits in corn, soybeans, and wheat have generally delivered modest yield improvements, limiting th...
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.