Export Sales for Nov 25 - Dec 1, 2022 Wheat: Net sales of 189,900 metric tons (MT) for 2022/2023 were primarily for China (65,000 MT), Iraq (50,000 MT), Mexico (34,200 MT, including decreases of 100 MT), Italy (15,700 MT, including decreases of 400 MT), and Haiti (7,000 MT). Export Shipments of 257,400 MT were primarily to the Philippines (110,000 MT), Japan (35,000 MT), Algeria (32,600 MT), Mexico (31,700 MT), and Nigeria (30,000 MT). Corn: Net sales of 691,600 MT for 2022/2023 primarily for Mexico (333,100 MT, including decreases of 32,400 MT), China (204,900 MT, including 189,200 MT switched from unknown destinations), Costa Rica (122,300 MT), Guatemala (32,100 MT), and Honduras (28,800 MT), were of...
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.