The way the futures market reacted to today USDA's reports, it seems that it was not only starved for fresh fundamental news, but it was also eager to be surprised. Today’s quarterly stocks and planting intentions estimates fulfilled both. General Comments Trading in the grains and soy complex overnight and until noon (EDT) today was muted, low volume and directionless as traders waited for USDA’s stocks and acreage reports. In the immediate wake of the report’s release, corn, soybeans and wheat all traded lower, mainly under the influence of the surprisingly large corn acreage number. Within a few minutes, though, wheat and soybean prices recovered and turned higher as traders digested the surprisingly small wheat acreage and soybean sto...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
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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.