It may be that we spend too much time discussing the current soy complex. After all, there are currently some market-interesting developments in corn and wheat as well. However, it is the soy complex markets, specifically soybeans and soymeal, that are grabbing nearly all the attention these days. It is hard to avoid discussing them even at the risk of overdoing it. Soybean and soymeal futures have been driven sharply higher by the drought in Argentina and its potential negative impact on that country’s soybean production. Soymeal has been the complex leader since a reduced crop there would arguably have a greater impact on the world soymeal market than on the world soybean market. Thanks in large part to its differentiated export ta...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.