Export Sales and Shipments for June 21-27, 2024 Wheat: Net sales of 805,300 metric tons (MT) for 2024/2025 primarily for Mexico (154,700 MT), the Philippines (154,400 MT, including decreases of 1,500 MT), Taiwan (104,200 MT), Brazil (90,000 MT), and South Korea (67,400 MT), were offset by reductions for Jamaica (1,500 MT). Export shipments of 308,600 MT were primarily to Indonesia (75,500 MT), the Philippines (64,400 MT), South Korea (41,100 MT), the Dominican Republic (31,900 MT), and Nigeria (26,300 MT). Corn: Net sales of 357,200 MT for 2023/2024 were down 34 percent from the previous week and 57 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 894,400 MT were down 24 percent from the previous week and 34 percent...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
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USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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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.