Mar 23 Corn closed at $6.805/bushel, up $0.0975 from yesterday's close. Mar 23 Wheat closed at $7.86/bushel, up $0.2875 from yesterday's close. Mar 23 Soybeans closed at $15.425/bushel, up $0.2325 from yesterday's close. Mar 23 Soymeal closed at $499.4/short ton, up $3.9 from yesterday's close. Mar 23 Soyoil closed at 60.54 cents/lb up 1.5 cents from yesterday's close. Apr 23 Live Cattle closed at $163.95/cwt up $0.325 from yesterday's close. Mar 23 Feeder Cattle closed at $186.4/cwt down $0.425 from yesterday's close. Apr 23 Lean Hogs closed at $83.325/cwt up $0 from yesterday's close. Mar 23 WTI Crude Oil closed at $79.83/barrel up $1.77 from yesterday's close. ...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
From WPI Consulting
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.