Big Weekly Decline in U.S. Soybean Export Sales After five months of record U.S. soybean export sales and shipments it was clear sales had to sharply decline at some point to assure the domestic market of an adequate supply. Today’s USDA export sales report confirmed that the week ending 18 February was the week the sharp decline is export sales occurred. Net soybean export sales last week for shipment in 2020/21 declined by 72 percent from the past four-week average to only 167,900 MT. Sales primarily for the Netherlands (139,100 MT), Japan (77,700 MT), Germany (75,200 MT), Bangladesh (58,200 MT), and Spain (57,500 MT) were largely offset by reductions in sales to unknown destinations of 300,800 MT. USDA also indicated export...
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.