In the May WASDE (released last week), USDA projected growth in feed use of corn based on supplies and prices, but it also increased animal units. While trade uncertainties will no doubt affect the U.S. livestock and meat industry the longer they continue, the dye is cast to some extent for expanded meat production because of the structure of animal production cycles and the size of current herds and flocks. The birth-to-slaughter schedule (depicted in the green-hued bars in the chart below) ranges from six weeks for broilers to 18-24 months for cattle. When factoring the timeline of breeding herds and flocks (depicted in blue), however, the total production time is at least six months for broilers (longer considering the industry relies o...
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.