Export Sales for January 14-20, 2022. Wheat: Net sales of 676,700 metric tons (MT) for 2021/2022--a marketing-year high--were up 78 percent from the previous week and up noticeably from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 1,402,300 MT for 2021/2022 were up 29 percent from the previous week and 84 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 1,025,500 MT for 2021/2022 were up 53 percent from the previous week and 77 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 330,100 MT for 2021/2022 were up 5 percent from the previous week and up noticeably from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales of 12,200 MT for 2021/2022 were down 61...
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...
What You Need to Know Today: The hot, dry weather forecast continues to drive strength in grain futures with corn and soybeans hitting another day of strong gains. Monday’s Crop Progress and Conditions data were in line with market expectations and showed relatively few concerns for the...
Yesterday we wrote about the Q1 GDP numbers and the June employment reports in an article entitled Real GDP for Q1 Relying on AI Buildout, Held Back by Consumer Spending. That article mentioned that consumer spending had become a drag on GDP. Nonetheless, real GDP in Q1 was revised upward to 2...
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.