U.S. and EU trade negotiators meet this week in Brussels, but actual progress on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) may be going backwards. RFS and GMO Two notable developments this week on Capitol Hill involve the market-moving acronyms RFS and GMO. On Wednesday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee receives testimony from U.S. EPA as well as both supporters and opponents of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Some speculate that Republican presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz (TX) opened the door for RFS reform by campaigning to phase it out and still winning the primary election in Iowa, a state where ethanol is the fuel of choice. Still, no legislative changes to the RFS are expected this election...
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.