Dec 20 Corn closed at $3.3925/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close. Dec 20 Wheat closed at $5.285/bushel, up $0.065 from yesterday's close. Nov 20 Soybeans closed at $9.0525/bushel, down $0.0875 from yesterday's close. Dec 20 Soymeal closed at $300.6/short ton, down $1.9 from yesterday's close. Dec 20 Soyoil closed at 31.52 cents/lb down 0.45 cents from yesterday's close. Oct 20 Live Cattle closed at $109.775/cwt down $1.05 from yesterday's close. Sep 20 Feeder Cattle closed at $145.825/cwt down $0.175 from yesterday's close. Oct 20 Lean Hogs closed at $55.175/cwt up $2.625 from yesterday's close. Oct 20 WTI Crude Oil closed at $42.77/barrel down $0.34 from yesterday's close.&nbs...
What You Need to Know Today: China’s state-run COFCO, in statements on Tuesday, implied that U.S. corn exports were currently uneconomical but hinted that the Middle Kingdom would import 3.5 MMT of the feed grain this year, with 1 MMT likely sourced from the U.S. Another drone attack has...
Tanker-tracking data shows a smaller recovery in oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz than previously thought. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking by video to an international energy conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said that oil moving through the strait was back to 80 to 90 percent...
Key Takeaways: While soybean, palm, sunflower, and rapeseed oils dominate global vegetable oil markets, premium oils such as olive, avocado, coconut, and sesame command substantially higher prices due to their distinctive flavors, nutritional characteristics, and specialized culinary uses.. Ol...
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.