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Mercosur Regional Analysis

Weather Argentina saw continued rainfall throughout last week and so far during October, nearly all of the country’s agricultural regions experienced at least some precipitation. In areas like the Nucleus Region, totals have even exceeded historical averages for October. This rainfall has generally restored soil moisture levels across the country, with only the south and southeast of Buenos Aires Province still facing topsoil moisture shortages.Argentina has endured three consecutive years of intense drought, and this level of moisture in soil profiles has not been seen for some time. While the rains came too late to help wheat, they prevented the catastrophic scenario that had seemed imminent without October's precipitation. Crop cond...

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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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.

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