USDA will release the monthly Cattle on Feed report tomorrow. Industry expectations are for a number that confirms the lower marketings in August with the consensus average down 6.2 percent from July. Cattle on Feed USDA will release the monthly Cattle on Feed report tomorrow. Industry expectations are for a number that confirms the lower marketings in August with the consensus average down 6.2 percent from July. Placements of cattle on feed are expected to be up 0.3 percent in August over July. With marketings considerably down and placements slightly up, the total number of cattle on feed as of 1 September is expected to come in about 3.7 percent higher than on 1 August. Packers' margins were relatively weak during the summer months, an...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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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.