Russian Grain Markets: 24-28 May 2021 The Russian domestic grain market reacted to the introduction of the new “floating” export duty effective today. The duty is $28.1/MT for wheat (calculated on the basis of the price $240.2/MT), $39.6 for barley ($241.7/MT), and $52.2 for corn ($259.7/MT). Taking into account the previous, “fixed” duty, duties were €50/MT for wheat, €10/MT for barley and €25/MT for corn. As a result, wheat export was mainly postponed until today, while corn and barley export was very active before the date. Meanwhile, export milling wheat average price decreased to $260/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase price decreased to RUB 15,400/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed bar...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
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Forecasting developments in production agriculture
On behalf of a private U.S. agricultural technology provider, WPI’s team generated an econometric model to forecast the movement of concentrated corn production north and west from the traditional U.S. Corn Belt. WPI’s model has subsequently provided quantitative support to a multi-million-dollar investment into short-season corn variety development. WPI’s methodology included a series of interviews with regional grain elevators and seed consultants. Emphasizing outreach and communication with stakeholders who possess intimate sectoral knowledge – on-the-ground insights – is a regular component of WPI’s methodologies, made possible by WPI’s ever-growing network of industry contacts.