Soy Planting Substantially Delayed in Brazil A late beginning of the rainy season in Brazil continues to delay the planting of soybeans in Brazil. The firm Safras & Mercado reports only 0.9 percent of the planned area of soybeans had been planted in Brazil as of 27 September. That compares with 4.9 percent a year ago and the 5-year average of 2.3 percent. In Mato Grosso, the largest soybean producing state, only 1 percent of soybeans had been planted versus 5 percent a year ago. It remains dry in most of Mato Grosso where plantings are expected to reach 2 percent by the end of this week. More rainfall has been received this week in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and much of Parana. In Parana, the second-largest soybean pr...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
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...
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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.