THE OPEN July beans: 6 3/4 higher July meal: 1.70 higher July soyoil: 11 higher July corn: 2 3/4 higher July wheat: 1 1/4 higher The markets opened in line with trade expectations, with oilshare leaking lower and beans printing new highs for the move up. Meal prices were steady but confined to recent ranges. Grains turned two-sided into the early part of the session, with funds returning as net sellers at the open. Buy beans/sell corn trade emerged at the open, with pullbacks in the bean market holding nicely. End -users remain patient as the main trends are still lower, and prices for the most part remain at the lower end of ranges. Frost concerns are now in the rear...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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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.