China’s announcement that it was conducting an ant-dumping investigation of U.S. DDGS exports has impacted local importers' decisions, but other markets are compensating for the loss of sales there. U.S. DDGS Exports to China Continued Decline in March U.S. Census Bureau export data released this week showed U.S. DDGS exports to China continued to fall in March and totaled only 121,619 MT, the lowest amount thus far in the MY 2015/16. The decline is a result of China’s announcement that it was conducting an ant-dumping investigation of these particular imports from the U.S. Rather than be subject to paying such duties for past shipments, some importers appear to have simply chosen to avoid importing U.S. DDGS.U.S. DDGS exports to China to...
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.