Flighty Farm Proposal U.S. Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) is getting attention in populist corners for his proposed Farm System Reform Act that would place a national moratorium on “factory farms.” The act does not define “factory” farms though it would also phase out large CAFO’s, as defined by EPA, by 2040. Booker declares that “Large factory farms are harmful to rural communities, public health, and the environment” but provides no data to support the assertions. On a per unit of production basis, scale producers are unlikely to be more harmful to health or the environment. The Act would also end competition amongst growers seeking to sell livestock to p...
What You Need to Know Today: The conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues to escalate with the two sides exchanging attacks over the weekend. President Trump said Iran “will pay” for recent attacks that claimed the lives of U.S. troops stationed in Jordan. There are some signs...
Key Takeaways: Russia’s diesel export ban is tightening global fuel supplies and increasing dependence on alternative exporters. Limited refining capacity and logistical constraints make diesel markets especially sensitive to supply disruptions. Diesel supply disruptions are more difficu...
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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.