Russian Grain Markets: 9-13 October 2017 Market Trends Wheat prices increased slightly as prices for other crops fluctuated insignificantly. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices fell in Siberia (-$1.20/MT) and Black Soil (-$0.30/MT), remained stable in Ural, and grew in Central (+$0.20/MT) as well as Volga Valley (+$1.40/MT) and the South (+$0.90/MT). 4th grade soft milling wheat prices kept decreasing in Siberia (-$2.60/MT), remained stable in Ural, and grew in Central and the South (+$0.50/MT) as well as Volga Valley and Black Soil (+$0.10-0.40/MT). 5th grade wheat prices fell in Central (-$1.20/MT) and Siberia (-$2.10/MT), but they rose in Volga Valley (+$1.20/MT) and Ural (+$0.20/MT) while remaining unchanged...
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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.