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Presidential Hopefuls and the RFS

Presidential candidates are hitting Iowa hard with one of the marquee events being the Iowa State Fair. That has led to a number of news items about their views regarding issues such as ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).It's August and members of Congress are back in their home states/ districts to attend events, give speeches and generally press the flesh. Presidential candidates are hitting Iowa hard as well with one of the marquee events being the Iowa State Fair. That has led to a number of news items about their views regarding issues such as ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). CNN and ORC International conducted a poll of likely Republican caucus-goers in Iowa over the period of 7-11 August. Below is a list of t...

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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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