Export Sales and Shipments for January 16-22, 2026 Wheat: Net sales of 558,200 metric tons (MT) for 2025/2026 were down 10 percent from the previous week, but up noticeably from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 378,800 MT were up 2 percent from the previous week and 19 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destinations were primarily to South Korea (111,400 MT), Mexico (105,600 MT), Nigeria (90,500 MT), Japan (50,500 MT), and Vietnam (13,300 MT). Corn: Net sales of 1,648,900 MT for 2025/2026 were down 59 percent from the previous week, but up 5 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 1,671,500 MT were up 17 percent from the previous week and 16 percent from the prior 4-week average. Th...
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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.