The CBOT was mostly red to start the week with energy and outside markets pressuring futures. Corn, wheat, and soybeans all stuck to their recent trading ranges, however, and meaningful, new technical developments were few on Monday. Chinese soybean crushing margins are improving with stronger Dalian soymeal and soyoil prices, which is helping bolster demand for U.S. product. Through December or even mid-January, the U.S. PNW and Gulf are the cheapest origins for soybeans, which should push additional demand to the U.S. Soyoil futures were sharply lower to start the week, which will be a headwind for soybeans if the trend continues. Funds were modest net sellers for the day and the Goldman roll from September futures forward continue...
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.