Bears were solidly in control of trade at the CBOT on Monday with mostly favorable U.S. weather forecasts and expectations of a bearish July WASDE report driving price action. Grain and oilseed markets were lower overnight with Matif wheat futures leading the CBOT and KCBT into the red in early trade, and it was a one-way trip to Bearstown after the markets opened for the morning. Corn and wheat scored a 3+ percent decline while a pullback in soyoil sent new crop soybeans to a 2.7 percent drop. The day’s trade likely set the tone for the week, though further losses may be mitigated by pre-WASDE positioning and spread trade. Markets are starting to prepare for the USDA’s July WASDE that will come out on Friday, 11 July and is ex...
Today, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on 700 products exported from the U.S., aiming to match “dollar for dollar” the duties imposed on Canada. They will take effect on 8 September (see the complete list here). 50 percent tariffs: steel, aluminum, furniture, clothing, video g...
Key Takeaways: Despite its limited farmland, the Netherlands is a major agricultural exporter, focusing on high-value products such as dairy, flowers, meat, and vegetables. The Port of Rotterdam makes the Netherlands a major European agricultural trade hub, supporting significant processing an...
Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Morocco is reported to be resuming soft wheat imports on 16 September 2026, ending the three-month ban on imports that had begun on 1 June 2026. The government will announce the details of the 2026 wheat support program shortly. N...
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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.