Much has happened in the 20 years that have passed since the first genetically modified (GM) soybean crop was harvested in commercial quantities by U.S. farmers in October 1996.After many years of public and private research, field trials and government testing, the first genetically modified (GM) soybean crop was harvested in commercial quantities by U.S. farmers in October 1996. The first commercial GM soybean seeds were developed and sold by Monsanto. That company had a huge vested interest in their success since they were genetically modified to withstand Monsanto’s popular and successful Roundup Ready herbicide. When sprayed on GM soybean fields, it would kill weeds but not harm the plants. Thus, Monsanto would profit from selling GM s...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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Accountability and a comprehensive approach to export programming
WPI’s team helped construct a strategic approach to develop, implement, and track promotional activities in 8 key regions across the globe for an agricultural export association. With continued progress measurement and strategic advisory services from WPI, the association has seen its ROI from investments in promotional programming increase by 44 percent over the past 5 years. Not only does this type of holistic approach to organizational strategy provide measurable results to track and analyze, it fosters top-down and bottom-up organizational accountability.