Wheat: Net sales of 473,200 metric tons (MT) for 2021/2022 were up 11 percent from the previous week and 44 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales reductions of 88,500 MT for 2020/2021 were down noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 62,000 MT for 2020/2021 were up noticeably from the previous week, but down 22 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 68,300 MT for 2020/2021--a marketing-year low--were down 3 percent from the previous week and 70 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales of 700 MT for 2020/2021 were down noticeably from th...
Russian Grain Markets: 20-24 April 2026 During the week in review, the Russian grains market remained volatile with a broadly bullish undertone. However, it remains too early to determine whether this shift is being driven by geopolitical factors or short-term positioning. The market continues...
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Weather concerns and the impacts of the war in Iran helped push wheat and corn to sharp gains Tuesday, with both markets blowing past key technical resistance levels. The weather is now coupled with geopolitical tensions that look increasingly hard to resolve, which is giving funds the perfect...
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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.