The Senate's confirmation of Senator Max Baucus (D–Montana) as the new U.S. Ambassador to China has resulted in a vacancy on the powerful Finance Committee and created a game of musical chairs as other senators maneuver themselves into better committee assignments. Rise of Senate Protectionist The Senate's confirmation (96-0) of Senator Max Baucus (D–Montana) as the new U.S. Ambassador to China may have direct implications for agriculture. The vacancy he created by leaving the powerful Finance Committee has resulted in a game of musical chairs as other senators maneuver themselves into better committee assignments. At least one scenario has Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) leaving the Agriculture Committee to take over the Budge...
What You Need to Know Today: U.S. weather is getting more attention this week as conditions vary greatly across the western, central, and eastern corn belts, with the different regions battling dryness and too much rain simultaneously. The ProFarmer Crop Tour began today in Indiana and Nebrask...
Key Takeaways: Argentina is on pace for a record corn crop and record exports in the current marketing year, with abundant supplies likely to keep the country highly competitive in global export markets. Argentina’s record exportable surplus is allowing it to offer highly competitive pri...
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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.