The U.S. House Agriculture Committee plans hearings on the downturn in the farm economy, and discussions have already begun on the new farm bill to be written in 2018. While some are focusing on the efficacy of the 2014 Farm Bill’s farm safety net, others have another concern. Chemical Restrictions In a classic case of political correctness and precaution, EU parliamentarians voted their instructions to the Commission to prohibit the use of glyphosate by homeowners and in public green spaces. They opined that farm field spraying of glyphosate should be banned before harvesting, and they called for more studies – basically keep looking until you find something.Meanwhile, U.S. farm groups have asked the U.S. EPA to delay a planned 19-20 Apr...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
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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.