Wheat: Net sales of 379,800 MT for 2018/2019 were down 8 percent from the previous week and 14 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 30,100 MT for 2017/2018--a marketing-year low--were down 83 percent from the previous week and 90 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 600 MT for 2017/2018 were down 100 percent from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 69,300 MT for 2017/2018 were up noticeably from the previous week, but down 45 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales reductions of 3,700 MT for 2017/2018 were down noticeably from...
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...
From WPI Consulting
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.