SPREADS Crush margins continue to soar, with July now trading up to 1.27c/bu, while oilshare trades higher in recovery trade from 29.0% to a high this AM of 29.49%. Soyoil is higher on the back of firmer crude and higher palm, while meal begins a congestion phase from its sharp rally higher. The July/Nov bean inverse consolidates as well, trading from 12 3/4c down to 8c, and May /July from 5 3/4c to 6c. May/July meal trades from an inverse of $11.40 down to $8.00, where it closes. July/Dec meal trades up to a $13.70 inverse from $10.70. May wheat/corn sees a bit of profit-taking, trading to 2.11 3/4c from $2.17 3/4c, but still sitting fairly close to recent highs. PALM OIL June up 62...
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...
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.