Regional News Russia’s ag ministry says the country exported a record volume of 70 MMT of grain in 2023/24 but that total will fall to 60 MMT for 2024/25 due to smaller production. Last week, Tunisia purchased 125 KMT of soft wheat at prices ranging from $243.99-246/MT C&F and 50 KMT of durum wheat at prices between $322.89-326.29/MT C&F. Milling Wheat Wheat futures were mostly lower last week with bearish sentiments from the broader grain and oilseed complex and the late-week crash in macroeconomic markets weighing on values. Chicago futures hit a four-year low last week while European prices were mostly sideways with a weaker tone as the market awaits the quality results from the French and German...
Accountability and a comprehensive approach to export programming
WPI’s team helped construct a strategic approach to develop, implement, and track promotional activities in 8 key regions across the globe for an agricultural export association. With continued progress measurement and strategic advisory services from WPI, the association has seen its ROI from investments in promotional programming increase by 44 percent over the past 5 years. Not only does this type of holistic approach to organizational strategy provide measurable results to track and analyze, it fosters top-down and bottom-up organizational accountability.
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...