Regional News Romania’s government announced a drought compensation program for farmers that will range from €200-250/ha with the total aid expense projected to reach €600 million. Algeria purchased durum wheat at prices of $328-332/MT FOB with the grain likely sourced from Canada or Turkey, per sources. The purchase volume was not specified but the tender was for 50 KMT. The EU introduced a temporary tariff of 36.4 percent on the import of biodiesel and some processed vegetable oils from China. Ukraine’s Ministry of Agriculture and the country’s grain traders signed the traditional memorandum of understanding (MOU) for wheat exports, which sets the quota for 2024/25 at 15.2 MMT. Yeste...
As Cuba's economic crisis has deepened, discussions about the country's eventual economic and political transition have reemerged. One question that inevitably follows is what opportunities might emerge for U.S. agricultural exports. So, here’s a brief review of those opportunities, but n...
Key Takeaways Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing steadily, despite a precarious political situation. The increased flow of vessels through the SOH is pressuring tanker rates, though total volumes remain well below pre-war levels. The big issue in the Strait of Hormu...
From WPI Consulting
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.