This summary is based on reports from exporters for the period December 21-27, 2018. Wheat: Net sales of 593,000 metric tons for 2018/2019 were up 15 percent from the previous week and 3 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 503,100 MT for 2018/2019 were down 70 percent from the previous week and 65 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 1,051,500 MT for 2018/2019 were down 56 percent from the previous week and 39 percent from the prior 4-week average. Daily Sales Not Announced: Please note that for week ending December 27, 2018, export sales of 808,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2018/2019 marketing year would have been report...
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The big news in the cattle markets yesterday was Tyson Foods’ move to close two more beef plants. One of them, the Joslin, Illinois, plant was shuttered immediately after the announcement. The other, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a case-ready plant that does not slaughter cattle. Tyson also...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...
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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.