False Rise of Small Ag More Democrats than Republicans take a populist view toward American agriculture, and that means the current capitalist system will be under attack. Senator Cory Booker (D-New Jersey), a likely 2020 presidential candidate, has introduced legislation that would impose a moratorium on agribusiness mergers, and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), another potential contender, has proposed legislation to subsidize small and local agriculture. U.S. agriculture is competitive globally because of its scale and specialization. Reversing this dynamic would have many implications, including raising food costs. However, making any dramatic change to the system is unlikely since it would start a revolt from those farmers who have hug...
What You Need to Know Today: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured reelection on Sunday, defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro despite trailing in the first round of voting. The surprise victory triggered a sharp selloff in Brazilian financial market...
The 2026 midterm elections are a week from tomorrow, but early voting has been taking place for weeks. At stake is control of Congress, including the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are contested, and the Senate, where approximately one-third of the seats are up for election. Farm...
Key Takeaways: Total U.S. crop acres (excluding hay) are forecast to expand fractionally this year due to greater oilseed crop and winter wheat plantings. One of the key drivers of this year’s crop outlook is input costs, and crops with a lower cost profile have an advantage in producers...
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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.