Rushing to Judgment: The discovery of some glyphosate-resistant wheat in an Oregon farm field prompted the EU to request the detection protocol from Monsanto, which is the correct response to this event. By contrast, Bloomberg reports that Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has suspended all imports of western white wheat and feed wheat from the U.S., including the cancellation of an impending 25,000 MT tender. Given that there is no evidence of any tainted shipments and testing can be required of all imports, MAFF's reaction lacks any rational basis. It reflects a rush to judgment that undermines confidence in a trading partner, and it signals that Japan may not be ready to participate in the Trans-Pacific Par...
An Ankylosaurus lumbers along the shore of what’s now eastern Montana. Walking low to the ground, the dino uses its flat, leaf-shaped teeth to tear at ferns lining the water. Suddenly, a shadow looms over the herbivore—a Tyrannosaurus rex is hungry. But Ankylosaurus won’t be a...
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...
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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.