Erroneous Focus The progressive left is emphasizing their dislike for the choice of Tom Vilsack for USDA secretary. Arguing he is too cozy with Big Ag and consequently anti-small farmer and he will do too little to fix the environment. This reflects the lack of proper focus by activists. The biggest problem in the food system is not at the production level but with consumption. If social activists were concerned about their fellow human beings, they would turn their attention toward fixing the people doing the buying instead of those doing the growing. Americans on average over-consume calories by 86 percent. It is easier to blame Big Ag but McDonald’s would not exist if customers did not demand convenient and inexpensive food...
What You Need to Know Today: President Trump claimed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was over, as both sides accused one another of violating the terms of the agreement. Commercial vessels are increasingly steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz as security risks escalate following Iran...
Key Takeaways: The CME Group is launching new 90 percent Lean Beef and 50 percent Lean Beef futures and options contracts in July. There are five key factors that must be present in physical markets and futures contract specifications for futures contracts to become successful. The two l...
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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.