Brazil needs to seriously consider trade issues as it may become the leading soybean exporter next season. Minister of Agriculture Neri Geller declared that the country's total grain and oilseed harvest may reach 200 MMT. Argentina Argentina's Economic Crisis Continues to Deepen Data from the National Statistics and Censuses Institute (INDEC) confirms that the recent decline in economic activity during the first quarter is a sign of stagflation, a situation where economic activity slows while prices increase. The Argentine economy declined by 0.9 percent year-on-year during the month of March. Inflation during the first quarter was 12 percent. Even with a modest deceleration, the annual inflation rate is still projected to be approximate...
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...
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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.