India's government revised the kharif corn production (October/November harvest) forecast from 16.07 MMT to 16.47 MMT. However, the trade and industry there have a different outlook, while FOB prices have changed noticeably since December. Wheat Crop in Good Condition India's wheat production is forecast to total 95.76 MMT, according to the 2nd Agricultural Production Estimates. Although the area planted to wheat in 2014/15 is 30.64 million hectares, a decline of 730,000 hectares against 31.37 million hectares in 2013/14, this year's production is just 0.09 percent lower than last year's crop. The average yield is expected to be 3.12 MT/hectare. The crop is currently in good condition with temperatures conducive for overall plant growth a...
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.