Dec 21 Corn closed at $5.305/bushel, down $0.035 from yesterday's close. Dec 21 Wheat closed at $7.34/bushel, down $0.0725 from yesterday's close. Nov 21 Soybeans closed at $12.43/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close. Dec 21 Soymeal closed at $318.7/short ton, down $0.6 from yesterday's close. Dec 21 Soyoil closed at 61.51 cents/lb down 0.55 cents from yesterday's close. Dec 21 Live Cattle closed at $130.25/cwt up $0.15 from yesterday's close. Nov 21 Feeder Cattle closed at $161.15/cwt down $0.45 from yesterday's close. Dec 21 Lean Hogs closed at $81.5/cwt down $0.525 from yesterday's close. Nov 21 WTI Crude Oil closed at $79.35/barrel up $1.05 from yesterday's close. &nb...
Russian Grain Markets: 29 June-3 July 2026 The new marketing season has officially begun in Russia, although bearish sentiment has been concentrated in the southern regions closest to the Black Sea ports, where export demand has been weakest. Delays in grain deliveries to inland elevators have...
What You Need to Know Today: The hot, dry weather forecast continues to drive strength in grain futures with corn and soybeans hitting another day of strong gains. Monday’s Crop Progress and Conditions data were in line with market expectations and showed relatively few concerns for the...
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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.