Mar 25 Corn closed at $4.28/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close. Mar 25 Wheat closed at $5.485/bushel, down $0.095 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.8875/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soymeal closed at $295.4/short ton, up $4 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soyoil closed at 40.92 cents/lb down 1.79 cents from yesterday's close. Feb 25 Live Cattle closed at $188.6/cwt up $0.9 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $258.775/cwt up $0.675 from yesterday's close. Feb 25 Lean Hogs closed at $87.925/cwt down $0.35 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 WTI Crude Oil closed at $68.75/barrel down $0.02 from yesterday's close. ...
Key Takeaways: Aquaculture is becoming increasingly important in meeting global seafood demand, gaining market share as wild-caught fisheries face production limitations. Superior feed conversion efficiency gives aquaculture a competitive advantage over traditional livestock production, with l...
This morning’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report makes it less likely that the Fed will hike short-term rates at the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Consumer prices declined in June as energy prices moved sharply lower following a temporary peace agreement between...
Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Syria's new Russian logistics hub at Tartous port is expected to be operational by the end of July. It is expected to handle 250,000 MT of cargo per month, including wheat and other grains. Initial shipments are expected to be Rus...
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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.