A substantial portion of Brazil’s soybean-growing areas have been very dry in recent weeks, though some areas got a minor respite last week. Unfortunately, amounts received were highly variable. The largest amounts of rain were about 2 inches (50.8 mm), but in most areas the amount was only one-fourth as much. Temperatures have also been quite warm. The dryness of the last few weeks has primarily been in Parana and Mato Grosso do Sul but has now spread into Mato Grosso and Goiás. The driest part of Mato Grosso is in the eastern part of the state, but it also has been dry in parts of the central and western parts of the state. Early-maturing varieties of soybeans have been the most impacted by the dryness. Unfortunately for Bra...
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.