De Gucht Sings U.S. Ag Song U.S. agriculture groups are insisting that any Trans-Atlantic trade negotiation must include improved access for their products and adoption of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures with scientific teeth, and it appears that European Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht agrees. Speaking to the European Liberal Democrats meeting in Dublin, De Gucht lamented that America basically looks toward Asia and the European economy really, really needs a deal with the States. He emphasized the need to take a "hard look at some of the standards and regulations we in Europe are using, and a willingness to adapt some of them where possible and necessary." He cited the case of lactic acid wash as an example of EU absurd...
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.