Upcoming Campaign Situation Farming in Argentina currently is not having an easy time of it, as the increased production costs have complicated farmers' profits. The gradual rise of the costs in dollars means that for every farming campaign, farmers need more capital to seed the same area, which reduces their financial possibilities. Further, previous seasons were generally very negative for farm renting, as low yields and low prices later in the season (worsened by market intervention) have resulted in large losses to the companies renting land. To that effect, there has been a large reduction in the amount of capital invested in farm renting for the coming campaign. However, it is difficult to take out cash because currency controls...
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.
What You Need to Know Today: U.S. weather is getting more attention this week as conditions vary greatly across the western, central, and eastern corn belts, with the different regions battling dryness and too much rain simultaneously. The ProFarmer Crop Tour began today in Indiana and Nebrask...
Key Takeaways: Argentina is on pace for a record corn crop and record exports in the current marketing year, with abundant supplies likely to keep the country highly competitive in global export markets. Argentina’s record exportable surplus is allowing it to offer highly competitive pri...