Feed Grains
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
Market Commentary: Cattle Futures Rally Throughout Week as Corn Export Sales Surge
What You Need to Know Today: The cattle market rebounded sharply this week, with January feeder cattle futures gaining $16.98/cwt and February live cattle futures advancing $7.60/cwt since last Friday. Tyson Foods' plans to restore a second processing shift at its Amarillo, Texas, facili...
Farm Support Payments: What Are Taxpayers Really Buying?
Key Takeaways: The rationale for farm programs has changed significantly from their original intentions. Farmers’ incomes have grown sharply and have surpassed non-farm incomes beginning in the 1970s. Current farm programs are complex and focus on supporting risk management, environmenta...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
Market Commentary: Cattle Futures Rally Throughout Week as Corn Export Sales Surge
What You Need to Know Today: The cattle market rebounded sharply this week, with January feeder cattle futures gaining $16.98/cwt and February live cattle futures advancing $7.60/cwt since last Friday. Tyson Foods' plans to restore a second processing shift at its Amarillo, Texas, facili...
Farm Support Payments: What Are Taxpayers Really Buying?
Key Takeaways: The rationale for farm programs has changed significantly from their original intentions. Farmers’ incomes have grown sharply and have surpassed non-farm incomes beginning in the 1970s. Current farm programs are complex and focus on supporting risk management, environmenta...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Soy & Oilseeds
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
Market Commentary: Cattle Futures Rally Throughout Week as Corn Export Sales Surge
What You Need to Know Today: The cattle market rebounded sharply this week, with January feeder cattle futures gaining $16.98/cwt and February live cattle futures advancing $7.60/cwt since last Friday. Tyson Foods' plans to restore a second processing shift at its Amarillo, Texas, facili...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
Market Commentary: Cattle Futures Rally Throughout Week as Corn Export Sales Surge
What You Need to Know Today: The cattle market rebounded sharply this week, with January feeder cattle futures gaining $16.98/cwt and February live cattle futures advancing $7.60/cwt since last Friday. Tyson Foods' plans to restore a second processing shift at its Amarillo, Texas, facili...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Market Commentary: Corn and Soybean Rallies Fade as Markets Reassess USDA's November Outlook
What You Need to Know Today: The U.S. dollar continued to strengthen Thursday as persistent inflation reinforced expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Higher Treasury yields have helped support the dollar, potentially reducing the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural...
Wheat
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
Market Commentary: Cattle Futures Rally Throughout Week as Corn Export Sales Surge
What You Need to Know Today: The cattle market rebounded sharply this week, with January feeder cattle futures gaining $16.98/cwt and February live cattle futures advancing $7.60/cwt since last Friday. Tyson Foods' plans to restore a second processing shift at its Amarillo, Texas, facili...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
Market Commentary: Cattle Futures Rally Throughout Week as Corn Export Sales Surge
What You Need to Know Today: The cattle market rebounded sharply this week, with January feeder cattle futures gaining $16.98/cwt and February live cattle futures advancing $7.60/cwt since last Friday. Tyson Foods' plans to restore a second processing shift at its Amarillo, Texas, facili...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Market Commentary: Corn and Soybean Rallies Fade as Markets Reassess USDA's November Outlook
What You Need to Know Today: The U.S. dollar continued to strengthen Thursday as persistent inflation reinforced expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Higher Treasury yields have helped support the dollar, potentially reducing the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural...
Livestock
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
Market Commentary: Cattle Futures Rally Throughout Week as Corn Export Sales Surge
What You Need to Know Today: The cattle market rebounded sharply this week, with January feeder cattle futures gaining $16.98/cwt and February live cattle futures advancing $7.60/cwt since last Friday. Tyson Foods' plans to restore a second processing shift at its Amarillo, Texas, facili...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
Market Commentary: Cattle Futures Rally Throughout Week as Corn Export Sales Surge
What You Need to Know Today: The cattle market rebounded sharply this week, with January feeder cattle futures gaining $16.98/cwt and February live cattle futures advancing $7.60/cwt since last Friday. Tyson Foods' plans to restore a second processing shift at its Amarillo, Texas, facili...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Market Commentary: Corn and Soybean Rallies Fade as Markets Reassess USDA's November Outlook
What You Need to Know Today: The U.S. dollar continued to strengthen Thursday as persistent inflation reinforced expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Higher Treasury yields have helped support the dollar, potentially reducing the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural...
Biofuels
Ethanol and Biodiesel Margin Outlook Amid Falling Energy Markets
Key Takeaways: The recent pullback in crude oil and other energy markets has left many in the ag and biofuels communities wondering what it means for ethanol and biodiesel prices and profit margins. WPI’s research indicates a weak but still significant link between ethanol and crud...
Alabama and Louisiana Request RFS Waivers but Approval Remains Unlikely
Key Takeaways: Alabama and Louisiana have requested partial waivers of 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements, arguing that rising compliance costs are contributing to higher fuel prices and economic hardship. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is encouraging neighboring states to join th...
Expanding U.S. Soybean Crush Won’t Eliminate the Need for Exports
Key Takeaways: Expanding U.S. soybean crushing capacity is strengthening domestic demand, driven largely by growing soyoil consumption from the renewable diesel and biofuels industries. Despite increased domestic processing, substantial quantities of U.S. soybeans are expected to remain availa...
Ethanol and Biodiesel Margin Outlook Amid Falling Energy Markets
Key Takeaways: The recent pullback in crude oil and other energy markets has left many in the ag and biofuels communities wondering what it means for ethanol and biodiesel prices and profit margins. WPI’s research indicates a weak but still significant link between ethanol and crud...
Alabama and Louisiana Request RFS Waivers but Approval Remains Unlikely
Key Takeaways: Alabama and Louisiana have requested partial waivers of 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements, arguing that rising compliance costs are contributing to higher fuel prices and economic hardship. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is encouraging neighboring states to join th...
Expanding U.S. Soybean Crush Won’t Eliminate the Need for Exports
Key Takeaways: Expanding U.S. soybean crushing capacity is strengthening domestic demand, driven largely by growing soyoil consumption from the renewable diesel and biofuels industries. Despite increased domestic processing, substantial quantities of U.S. soybeans are expected to remain availa...
AP Quant: WASDE Vegoils
WPI offers the following PDF of key supply and demand tables and charts relating to the USDA’s latest WASDE report. This is not an all-inclusive compilation of relevant market factors, only those which we feel are of top priority. WPI will seek to expand the offerings in this report and w...
Farm Inputs
Farm Support Payments: What Are Taxpayers Really Buying?
Key Takeaways: The rationale for farm programs has changed significantly from their original intentions. Farmers’ incomes have grown sharply and have surpassed non-farm incomes beginning in the 1970s. Current farm programs are complex and focus on supporting risk management, environmenta...
U.S. Wool Update
Key Takeaways: World prices are strong; U.S. grower data doesn’t show it. Australia's benchmark finished the 2025/26 season 61 percent higher, while the value of the 2025 U.S. clip fell 7 percent. The U.S. clip is coarser than the wool behind the headlines. Only about 7 percent was finer...
Alabama and Louisiana Request RFS Waivers but Approval Remains Unlikely
Key Takeaways: Alabama and Louisiana have requested partial waivers of 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements, arguing that rising compliance costs are contributing to higher fuel prices and economic hardship. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is encouraging neighboring states to join th...
Farm Support Payments: What Are Taxpayers Really Buying?
Key Takeaways: The rationale for farm programs has changed significantly from their original intentions. Farmers’ incomes have grown sharply and have surpassed non-farm incomes beginning in the 1970s. Current farm programs are complex and focus on supporting risk management, environmenta...
U.S. Wool Update
Key Takeaways: World prices are strong; U.S. grower data doesn’t show it. Australia's benchmark finished the 2025/26 season 61 percent higher, while the value of the 2025 U.S. clip fell 7 percent. The U.S. clip is coarser than the wool behind the headlines. Only about 7 percent was finer...
Alabama and Louisiana Request RFS Waivers but Approval Remains Unlikely
Key Takeaways: Alabama and Louisiana have requested partial waivers of 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements, arguing that rising compliance costs are contributing to higher fuel prices and economic hardship. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is encouraging neighboring states to join th...
Congress: Lame Duck Session Kicks Off with Volatile Issues
Congress is back in session for the lame-duck period, which is beginning with several contentious issues, including the farm bill, a federal funding deadline, energy legislation, and impeachment proceedings against Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War. Emblematic of the political uncertainty, the...
Equities
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
CPI: Inflation Heated Up in October
Tuesday’s CPI report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed inflation roaring back stronger than expected in October. That probably locks in another rate hike – which was expected anyway – at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in December. Consumer pric...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
CPI: Inflation Heated Up in October
Tuesday’s CPI report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed inflation roaring back stronger than expected in October. That probably locks in another rate hike – which was expected anyway – at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in December. Consumer pric...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.48/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.995/bushel, up $0.0675 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.3075/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.7/short ton, up $3.2 from...
Energy
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.48/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.995/bushel, up $0.0675 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.3075/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.7/short ton, up $3.2 from...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.315/bushel, up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.8/short ton, up $4.4 from yes...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.48/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.995/bushel, up $0.0675 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.3075/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.7/short ton, up $3.2 from...
Ethanol and Biodiesel Margin Outlook Amid Falling Energy Markets
Key Takeaways: The recent pullback in crude oil and other energy markets has left many in the ag and biofuels communities wondering what it means for ethanol and biodiesel prices and profit margins. WPI’s research indicates a weak but still significant link between ethanol and crud...
Softs
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.48/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.995/bushel, up $0.0675 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.3075/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.7/short ton, up $3.2 from...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.49/bushel, up $0.0975 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9275/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.28/bushel, up $0.3975 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $326.5/short ton, up $5.8 from...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $325.4/short ton, down $4...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.48/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.995/bushel, up $0.0675 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.3075/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $329.7/short ton, up $3.2 from...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.49/bushel, up $0.0975 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9275/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.28/bushel, up $0.3975 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $326.5/short ton, up $5.8 from...
Summary of Futures
Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.415/bushel, up $0.015 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.9125/bushel, down $0.08 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $11.9375/bushel, up $0.055 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $319.2/short ton, up $2 from y...
Macroeconomics
CPI: Inflation Heated Up in October
Tuesday’s CPI report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed inflation roaring back stronger than expected in October. That probably locks in another rate hike – which was expected anyway – at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in December. Consumer pric...
Farm Support Payments: What Are Taxpayers Really Buying?
Key Takeaways: The rationale for farm programs has changed significantly from their original intentions. Farmers’ incomes have grown sharply and have surpassed non-farm incomes beginning in the 1970s. Current farm programs are complex and focus on supporting risk management, environmenta...
U.S. Wool Update
Key Takeaways: World prices are strong; U.S. grower data doesn’t show it. Australia's benchmark finished the 2025/26 season 61 percent higher, while the value of the 2025 U.S. clip fell 7 percent. The U.S. clip is coarser than the wool behind the headlines. Only about 7 percent was finer...
CPI: Inflation Heated Up in October
Tuesday’s CPI report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed inflation roaring back stronger than expected in October. That probably locks in another rate hike – which was expected anyway – at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in December. Consumer pric...
Farm Support Payments: What Are Taxpayers Really Buying?
Key Takeaways: The rationale for farm programs has changed significantly from their original intentions. Farmers’ incomes have grown sharply and have surpassed non-farm incomes beginning in the 1970s. Current farm programs are complex and focus on supporting risk management, environmenta...
U.S. Wool Update
Key Takeaways: World prices are strong; U.S. grower data doesn’t show it. Australia's benchmark finished the 2025/26 season 61 percent higher, while the value of the 2025 U.S. clip fell 7 percent. The U.S. clip is coarser than the wool behind the headlines. Only about 7 percent was finer...
Ethanol and Biodiesel Margin Outlook Amid Falling Energy Markets
Key Takeaways: The recent pullback in crude oil and other energy markets has left many in the ag and biofuels communities wondering what it means for ethanol and biodiesel prices and profit margins. WPI’s research indicates a weak but still significant link between ethanol and crud...
Pulses
MAHA: More Pulses? Does it Matter?
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, spearheaded by the Secretary of Health and Human Services Department includes a lot of transformational goals, and some goals that are objectively silly. For example, Coca-Cola is transitioning back to sugar for some of its soft drinks, an announc...
Year of the Pulse
The International Grains Council (IGC) announced that it will include pulses in its definition of grains and expand market information on these products. Trade in pulses has been increasing as they grow in stature as a staple food and plant-based protein. The pod-based seeds of the legume famil...
An IPO-Level Look at the Veggie Burger Sector
Beyond Meat, the maker of a vegetable protein meat alternative product, is preparing for an IPO. It will be offering 8.75 million shares at $19-21, which would raise $175 million at the mid-point price. The company’s cornerstone product is the Beyond Burger, which is now available at a nu...
MAHA: More Pulses? Does it Matter?
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, spearheaded by the Secretary of Health and Human Services Department includes a lot of transformational goals, and some goals that are objectively silly. For example, Coca-Cola is transitioning back to sugar for some of its soft drinks, an announc...
Year of the Pulse
The International Grains Council (IGC) announced that it will include pulses in its definition of grains and expand market information on these products. Trade in pulses has been increasing as they grow in stature as a staple food and plant-based protein. The pod-based seeds of the legume famil...
An IPO-Level Look at the Veggie Burger Sector
Beyond Meat, the maker of a vegetable protein meat alternative product, is preparing for an IPO. It will be offering 8.75 million shares at $19-21, which would raise $175 million at the mid-point price. The company’s cornerstone product is the Beyond Burger, which is now available at a nu...
Indian Subcontinent Regional Analysis
Higher Early Sugar Production and Slow Exports Could Pressure Prices Due to the early start of the 2018/19 sugarcane crushing season, Indian sugar mills were able to produce 21.93 MMT of sugar as of 15 February 2019 versus 20.36 MMT at the same point a year ago, an increase of 7.71 percent. Ano...
Freight
Transportation Perspectives - 12 November
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk freight markets were stronger this week, but the rally was uneven and due to divergent dynamics across basins and vessel classes. Panamax markets were broadly higher, but Atlantic grain demand was primarily responsible while Asian activity was subdued. That trend...
FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 11 November)
WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...
Transportation Perspectives - 5 November
Key Takeaways: Fresh North Atlantic cargoes lifted Capesize hire even as iron ore voyage assessments eased, giving owners the most leverage on transatlantic business. Australian coal helped turn Panamax rates higher, but a sustained Atlantic recovery will require more grain bookings from the A...
Transportation Perspectives - 12 November
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk freight markets were stronger this week, but the rally was uneven and due to divergent dynamics across basins and vessel classes. Panamax markets were broadly higher, but Atlantic grain demand was primarily responsible while Asian activity was subdued. That trend...
FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 11 November)
WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...
Transportation Perspectives - 5 November
Key Takeaways: Fresh North Atlantic cargoes lifted Capesize hire even as iron ore voyage assessments eased, giving owners the most leverage on transatlantic business. Australian coal helped turn Panamax rates higher, but a sustained Atlantic recovery will require more grain bookings from the A...
Port Strike Averted, but New Deadline Looming and Pork Market Precarious
The brewing West Coast port strike involving about 250 maritime watchmen, or approximately 2 percent of port employees, has been postponed until 5 November after the workers agreed to extend the strike deadline. The watchmen control and inspect truck and employee access at terminal gates. A sho...