Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.445/bushel, up $0.06 from yesterday's close. Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.4375/bushel, up $0.1725 from yesterday's close. Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.6975/bushel, up $0.275 from yesterday's close. Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $291.9/short ton, down $2.6 from yesterday's close. Jul 25 Soyoil closed at 50.61 cents/lb up 3 cents from yesterday's close. Aug 25 Live Cattle closed at $212.45/cwt down $4.5 from yesterday's close. Aug 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $306.425/cwt down $4.825 from yesterday's close. Jul 25 Lean Hogs closed at $109.475/cwt up $0.575 from yesterday's close. Jul 25 WTI Crude Oil closed at $73.67/barrel up $5.63 from yesterday's close. ...
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...
Key Takeaways: Peace at last in the Persian Gulf? Over the weekend, the U.S. announced and Iranian officials confirmed a peace agreement, with formal ratification set for Geneva on 19 June. The announcement means the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen fully and toll-free within 30 days.&n...
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.