The latest updates and model runs from WPI’s grain balance sheet and pricing forecasts show that corn and wheat are likely to see stronger-than-expected demand that should create upside potential for cash and futures markets. Conversely, soybeans are expected to see weaker demand (particularly from the export market) that will limit upward potential in prices. Soybean producers could see strong marketing opportunities in March-May as basis and futures should peak during this time. Overall, however, returns to storage are likely to be minimal and a weaker price environment is expected through the rest of the marketing year. Below, WPI provides the details of our annual and quarterly balance sheet estimates and price forecasts. Corn ...
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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.