Just how merry the month of May turns out to be for producers and consumers of grains, soybeans and their products depends to some degree on the prices of those crops and their products.Judging by the frequency with which the phrase "the merry month of May" appears in poetry, literature and song, this is certainly one of the most popular and happiest months of the year (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) for a variety of reasons. It is a time of emergence when flowers bloom and newly seeded crops appear. People seem to also leave their indoor lives to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. This is the first month of the year when an outdoor picnic can be scheduled in many areas without fear of an ice storm.May is also obviously an important mo...
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...
Tomorrow is the Juneteenth federal holiday, and the USDA, along with the rest of the federal government and the CME, will be closed, so the monthly Cattle on Feed report was released a day early. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity on 1 June amounted...
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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.