Russian Grain Markets: 15-19 February 2021 Prices in the Russian domestic grain market continued to decrease because of the export duty. One week ago mainly Southern regions were affected, last week Central regions followed as well. Meanwhile, export milling wheat average price grew to $284/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase price decreased to RUB 14,500-14,600/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price grew to $245/MT FOB Black Sea, the average purchase price decreased to RUB 15,400/MT. Feed corn average export price grew to $264/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in all regions: Central (-RUB 350/MT), Black Soil (-RUB 610/MT), Southern (-RUB 535/MT), Volga Valley and U...
What You Need to Know Today: Markets got a surprise with a corn yield of 181.2 bushels/acre in the October WASDE, above the average estimate of 177.6 bushels/acre and up from USDA’s September estimate of 178.5 bushels/acre. Although stronger demand is expected to absorb some of the addit...
The USDA has lowered its 2026 red meat production forecasts slightly while forecasting a slight increase in broiler production. Beef is now projected at 24.802 billion pounds, 75 million pounds less than in September. Cow slaughter is expected to be up; however, this will be offset by lower ste...
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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.