With the war in Iran affecting fuel and fertilizer prices, higher tariffs, weak commodity prices, ag labor constraints, and other factors, farm bankruptcies are now at a 6-year high, a signal of growing stress. During the month of April, 62 Chapter 12 bankruptcies were filed, which is a 130 percent jump from April 2025 and the highest monthly total since February 2020. There is still no comprehensive farm bill in place, which is leading to more ad hoc and custom targeted relief measures. First, with regard to risk management, the budget reconciliation act, provided updates for base acres covered under the Ag Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. The programs use base acres, but current assigned base a...
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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.