Almostt all of the information on the effect of Brexit is speculation at this point. However, the bottom line on economic growth for the UK boils down to what it does on four key related policies: monetary, trade, fiscal, and regulation. Brexit, in fact, can improve all of these.The newswires recently showed a sign outside a shop in London that summed up the Brexit vote in terms of the works of 19th century British novelist Jane Austen:48 percent Sense and Sensibilities52 percent Pride and PrejudiceWhile the sign was obviously displayed by a Remain partisan, it is nonetheless a timely reminder of the British ethic of facing problems with wit and keeping a stiff upper lip. Indeed, since the U.K voted on 23 June to leave the EU, things have b...
Accountability and a comprehensive approach to export programming
WPI’s team helped construct a strategic approach to develop, implement, and track promotional activities in 8 key regions across the globe for an agricultural export association. With continued progress measurement and strategic advisory services from WPI, the association has seen its ROI from investments in promotional programming increase by 44 percent over the past 5 years. Not only does this type of holistic approach to organizational strategy provide measurable results to track and analyze, it fosters top-down and bottom-up organizational accountability.
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...