Regional News Some winter crops have broken dormancy across France, though the pattern has been spotty so far. Conditions in the south have been favorable for wheat entering the vegetative stage while crops in the central and northern portions of the country are mostly still dormant. Scattered showers are expected this week that will benefit crops in most regions. Precipitation across western/central Europe has decreased in the last two weeks which is putting most of France and Germany in a mild drought. Fortunately, temperatures are expected to remain at or below normal for the next week, which will help limit draws on soil moisture. Ukraine and Russia continue to face below-freezing temperatures that are keeping winter crops...
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...
From WPI Consulting
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.