There was an announcement over the weekend regarding Argentina's agricultural product export taxes as well as new information out of India about the status of winter crop plantings there.The new government of Argentina will officially take control on 10 December. There has been speculation since the upset victory by Mauricio Macri that he would change Argentina’s export tax schemes on grain and oilseeds. Indeed, that occurred over this past weekend with the announcement that the existing 23 percent export tax on wheat and 20 percent export tax on corn will be removed the day Macri assumes office. Total elimination of both is more than was expected.It is doubtful these tax changes will have much effect on Argentina’s wheat and corn exports i...
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.