There have been developments in a few major legal issues relating to agriculture that have unfolded in the past several days, and the final resolutions of all these cases have the potential to be landmark precedents.There have been developments in a few major legal issues relating to agriculture that have unfolded in the past several days, and below is a rundown.Syngenta MIR 162 Corn: In 2009, Syngenta release the MIR 162 GM corn called Agrisure Viptera that repels certain insect pests. The trait was approved in the U.S., but not in China where corn and DDGS from the U.S. were subsequently rejected because of the trait. Last week, a number of class action lawsuits were filed against Syngenta by producers. At least two exporters, Cargill and...
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The big news in the cattle markets yesterday was Tyson Foods’ move to close two more beef plants. One of them, the Joslin, Illinois, plant was shuttered immediately after the announcement. The other, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a case-ready plant that does not slaughter cattle. Tyson also...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...
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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.