Export Sales and Shipments for August 8-14, 2025 Wheat: Net sales of 519,800 metric tons (MT) for 2025/2026 were down 28 percent from the previous week and 25 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 360,600 MT were up 6 percent from the previous week, but down 30 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destinations were primarily to Japan (56,900 MT), South Africa (51,600 MT), Venezuela (44,300 MT), Chile (39,500 MT), and the Philippines (38,500 MT). Corn: Net sales reductions of 27,100 MT for 2024/2025. Export shipments of 1,041,000 MT were down 32 percent from the previous week and 21 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destinations were primarily to Mexico (316,800 MT), Japan (190,700 MT, including 22,0...
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The big news in the cattle markets yesterday was Tyson Foods’ move to close two more beef plants. One of them, the Joslin, Illinois, plant was shuttered immediately after the announcement. The other, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a case-ready plant that does not slaughter cattle. Tyson also...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...
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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.