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PM Post - Rain Shakeup

THE OPEN November beans:  15 lower December meal: 2.10 lower December soyoil:  71 lower December corn:  5 3/4 lower December wheat:  5 1/2 lower The markets opened as called but a wetter -than-expected weather pattern in the Dakotas and end-of-week and month profit-taking sent prices sharply lower.  It is also first notice day which brings pressures of its own.  Rains were recorded over South Dakota, with more precip. through Neb., northern Mo., western Iowa, and southern Minn.   Eastern Iowa appears to be left out of the rain picture.  Wheat futures turned higher at midday extending AM gains as the markets continue to digest comments from the Quality Council Wheat tour this week. The comm...

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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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