Weekend Rains Helped Some Areas in Argentina Weekend rains in Argentina did bring relief to some areas, but more widespread coverage will be needed soon in the driest parts to allow moderate-to-good yields. Two inches or more fell over areas in Cordoba and northern Buenos Aires Provinces. However, much less was received in the southern part of Buenos Aires Province with the city of Pergamino accumulating only about a half-inch, and some of the driest areas apparently received none at all. Little or no rain is expected in central Argentina for the rest of this week with temperatures forecast to approach 100°F later this week. However, the outlook calls for thunderstorms early next week across much of the Pampas. In its 12 January repor...
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...
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...
Lobelia (/loʊˈbiːliə, lə-/[4][5][6]) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Campanulaceae comprising 415 species,[7] with a subcosmopolitan distribution primarily in tropical to warm temperate regions of the world, a few species extending into cooler temperate regions.[8] They are known g...
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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.