Jul 26 Corn closed at $4.1175/bushel, down $0.0725 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Wheat closed at $5.8675/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Soybeans closed at $11.15/bushel, down $0.08 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Soymeal closed at $301.7/short ton, down $0.2 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Soyoil closed at 74.45 cents/lb down 0.88 cents from yesterday's close. Aug 26 Live Cattle closed at $242.675/cwt up $1.175 from yesterday's close. Aug 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $359.65/cwt up $5.275 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Lean Hogs closed at $96.625/cwt down $0.225 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 WTI Crude Oil closed at $86.43/barrel down $3.6 from yesterday's close. ...
Key Takeaways: Alabama and Louisiana have requested partial waivers of 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements, arguing that rising compliance costs are contributing to higher fuel prices and economic hardship. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is encouraging neighboring states to join th...
Congress is back in session for the lame-duck period, which is beginning with several contentious issues, including the farm bill, a federal funding deadline, energy legislation, and impeachment proceedings against Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War. Emblematic of the political uncertainty, the...
Russian Grain Markets: 2–6 November 2026 The Russian grain market remained relatively stable during the first week of November, although prices varied significantly by region. Prices were bearish in the Central, Black Soil and Southern Federal districts, while the Volga Valley, Urals and...
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Accountability and a comprehensive approach to export programming
WPI’s team helped construct a strategic approach to develop, implement, and track promotional activities in 8 key regions across the globe for an agricultural export association. With continued progress measurement and strategic advisory services from WPI, the association has seen its ROI from investments in promotional programming increase by 44 percent over the past 5 years. Not only does this type of holistic approach to organizational strategy provide measurable results to track and analyze, it fosters top-down and bottom-up organizational accountability.