Markets traded mixed overnight with corn, wheat and soybeans all trading both sides of unchanged. Corn traded from three higher to one lower. Wheat traded from six higher to six lower. Soybeans traded as much as 14 lower and two higher. There wasn’t much news to end this week. The U.S./China trade issues remain. The problem with traders is that this situation can quickly change. Weather across the Corn Belt looks for above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation. The European drought is not getting better. USDA will release their August crop production estimates and WASDE a week from today. Anticipation of that report plus any news on the trade situation with China will set the tone for next week’s markets. U.S. and...
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.