Tee Up Warnings Learning that some Progressives in Congress want to amend crop insurance and increase conservation requirements, Ranking Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee John Boozman (R-Arkansas) had a message for them at last week’s hearing on Commodity Programs, Crop Insurance, and Credit in the Next Farm Bill. No way. Boozman pledged that crop insurance would not be tied to climate change or emissions reductions. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie gave assurance that the Biden Administration’s approach is voluntary and incentives-based. Takes One to Know One Two environmental groups named Carbon Market Watch and the NewClimate Institute issued a report claiming that the...
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...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
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.