U.S. Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) says he doesn't believe next week's election will have much impact on the farm bill debate and the legislation's course remains uncertain. Still, an overwhelming number responded to WPI's recent poll (see graph below) by saying the most likely future policy change is a larger cut in farm subsidies.As crops are being planted for the 2012/13 marketing year, estimates for current production in China and prospective production in Brazil and Argentina are being cut. Still, it is a long year ahead. What is your view of the prospects for ag commodities? Please go to www.worldperspectives.com and provide your opinion on whether the 2013 ag commodity supply and demand balance will be bullish, bearish or neutr...
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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.