Regional News Reports from Russia suggest that nearly one-quarter of the winter wheat crop is in poor condition, the highest such rating since 2013. Chinese buying continues to tighten EU grain supplies and push prices higher. Chinese buyers have been especially aggressive on French wheat and barley purchases. Turkey purchased 340,000 MT of 12.5 percent protein milling wheat at an average price of $266.70/MT from Russia for January shipment. Turkey’s 2020/21 wheat purchases currently total 2.2 MMT, up 135 percent from this time last marketing year. Delivery of wheat to Egyptian ports totaled 1.22 MMT in November, down 12 percent from October as high prices have started to ration consumption. Milling Wheat&...
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...
Russian Grain Markets: 29 June-3 July 2026 The new marketing season has officially begun in Russia, although bearish sentiment has been concentrated in the southern regions closest to the Black Sea ports, where export demand has been weakest. Delays in grain deliveries to inland elevators have...
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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.