Wth 13.1 percent more grain stocks as of 1 January than a year ago, the forecast for Russia's MY 2016/17 grain exports has been increased again. Meanwhile, Ukrainian grain output and sunflower production were also up in 2016. Russian Grain Markets Market Trend: 23-27 January 2016 Grain prices either grew slightly or remained stable, although they decreased in USD expression. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices grew in the South (+$3.30/MT) as well as Central and Black Soil (+$0.20/MT). However, they dropped in Volga Valley (-$0.30/MT), Ural (-$0.20/MT) and Siberia (-$0.50/MT).4th grade soft milling wheat prices increased in the South (+$1.30/MT), but they fell in Central and Black Soil (-$0.50-.70/MT), Volga Valley and U...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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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.