A lower sugarcane output and the slow start to its processing because of price issues have been cited as the major reasons for the decline in India's sugar production. India's Sugar Exports According to the Indian Sugar Manufacturers Association (ISMA), India produced 16.86 MMT of sugar during the five-months of October 2013-February 2014, a decrease of 10.63 percent from the 18.84 MMT for the same period a year ago. A lower sugarcane output and slow start to its processing because of the price issue have been cited as the major reasons for this decline. Although production has improved somewhat in the past two weeks, it is likely to remain low.ISMA estimates total 2013/14 sugar production at 23.8 MMT compared with the previous estimate o...
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...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
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.