The markets are still not very worried about world weather, but some concerns have been expressed occasionally about the condition of the world's winter wheat crops because of the dry planting season and a cold start to winter.It's been a very long time since the market was very concerned about weather. Globally, weather was about as good as it could get in 2014, and the result was record world crop production. The markets are still not very worried about world weather as we approach the middle of the South American growing season. There is no reason to doubt talk of another huge soybean crop in Brazil and good crops in Argentina today. Some concerns have been expressed occasionally about the condition of the world's winter wheat crops beca...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
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.