The CBOT seemed to abandon its early-week theatrics on Thursday and return to a more typical between-holidays trading pattern. Grain markets posted losses for the day with corn pulling back from its surprise rally while rains forecast for the Plains and Midwest in the next two weeks sent wheat 11-15 cents lower. The soy complex continues to impress and March soybeans settled above $15 for the second day. The soy complex rally remains driven by soyoil with questions arising about soymeal’s long-term outlook. Trading volume was quiet in the grains and oilseeds markets but live cattle futures saw another heavy-volume day with fresh contract highs. Funds were net sellers in corn and wheat, slight buyers in soybeans and soyoil, while remai...
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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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.