Wheat Since our last report, there have been some rains in much of the agricultural region that was affected by drought, especially in the Nucleus region and the South of Córdoba. The rains saved many wheat fields. However, some fields have already suffered irreversible damage, and others were not so fortunate and did not receive enough water. Soil moisture maps show that the northern agricultural area, the west side of Buenos Aires, and the east of La Pampa have very little water in the profile. Although this is a time when it generally does not rain much, the crops will soon start to demand moisture. At the national level, the condition of the crops is starting to improve. However, it is still difficult to estimate production at...
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.
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CORN Argentina In Argentina, after several weeks of intense and frequent rainfall, weather conditions have improved, with clear days, dry cold, and wind supporting both soil and grain drying. Harvest activity has resumed; however, producers continue to prioritize soybeans, limiting progress in...
Update for 6 April 2025: Last year, users pointed out differences between the 5-year averages reported in this app and what USDA estimates in its weekly report. The difference exists because WPI calculates average based on the last 5 years of observations for the current week. In cases where ob...