Russian Grain Markets: 19–23 June 2023 Russian analysts cut previous grain production forecasts by 2.3 MMT – down to 134 MMT - due to weather conditions, especially in Siberia and Volga Valley. The wheat production forecast dropped from 88 MMT to 86.8 MMT, barley forecast from 20.8 MMT down to 19.9 MMT, and corn production dropped from 14.8 MMT to 14.6 MMT. The estimated spring wheat planting area increased from 13 Mha to 13.6 Mha. Russian grain markets remained bearish except for milling wheat and especially top-quality milling wheat. Russia remains one of the world’s leading suppliers of wheat to North Africa and Middle East markets and this helps milling prices remain stable even at the crossroads of a new seaso...
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...
We have described the long-term investment climate in crop and livestock production, using data primarily from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The data provided background on the current investment climate and outlook for agricultural capital formation. Our conclusion was that investment...
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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.