Election fever is at high pitch in the U.S. with the Congressional mid-terms just one week from tomorrow. At stake is a likely change in party control of the House of Representatives and potentially the Senate. This comes as the farm bill will be on the docket in 2023. But in Brazil, the Presidential election happened yesterday. Former president Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro 50.9 percent to 49.1 percent. This was a run-off election among the top two vote getters in the initial round of voting where no candidate got 50 percent of the vote. Among 11 total candidates in round one, Lula garnered 48.43 percent of the vote while Bolsonaro received 43.2 percent of the vote. Rea...
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...
WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk freight markets are higher this week as activity in Asia and off the ECSA picks up. President Trump extended the Jones Act waiver for another 90 days this week, allowing foreign-flagged vessels to transport oil and other goods between U.S. ports. A container...
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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.