Corn Dry weather is helping reduce moisture in the corn crop and the harvest pace is slowly increasing. Last week, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange reported weekly progress of 4.2 percent (up from 3 percent in recent weeks), bringing the total harvest to 42.5 percent completed. Farmers are already harvesting the late-planted crop, starting in the north and center of the country. Yields are still good, and the crop will still make 48 MMT. There are growing concerns in the corn market as it seems there is an unwritten agreement between the government and exporters to control local prices. It seems that the export sales registry has been effectively closed since the beginning of June as registrations were zero. Exporters bought 28.9 MM...
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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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.