Jul 26 Corn closed at $4.1475/bushel, up $0.0775 from yesterday's close. Sep 26 Wheat closed at $6.015/bushel, up $0.055 from yesterday's close. Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $11.57/bushel, up $0.22 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Soymeal closed at $308.2/short ton, up $4.6 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Soyoil closed at 70.81 cents/lb up 1.35 cents from yesterday's close. Aug 26 Live Cattle closed at $247.225/cwt up $0.7 from yesterday's close. Aug 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $373.3/cwt up $0.375 from yesterday's close. Aug 26 Lean Hogs closed at $96.6/cwt down $0.1 from yesterday's close. Aug 26 WTI Crude Oil closed at $72.17/barrel up $1.83 from yesterday's close. ...
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Congress is back in session for the lame-duck period, which is beginning with several contentious issues, including the farm bill, a federal funding deadline, energy legislation, and impeachment proceedings against Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War. Emblematic of the political uncertainty, the...
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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.