Although the European Parliament voted against the biotech maize event 1507, the European Commission (EC) can still move forward in allowing planting to occur. This has unhinged those stridently against the technology. 1507 Fracture The European Parliament voted 385 to 201 against the biotech maize event 1507, and 19 member-states voted against it in the Council of Ministers, while just five voted for it. Yet, the European Commission (EC) can still move forward in allowing the planting of maize 1507, and this has unhinged those stridently against the technology. Members of the Green Party in the European Parliament say they may bring a motion of censure against the EC if it approves maize 1507, which if successful would require the resign...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
Tomorrow is the Juneteenth federal holiday, and the USDA, along with the rest of the federal government and the CME, will be closed, so the monthly Cattle on Feed report was released a day early. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity on 1 June amounted...
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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.