There has been talk about the impact of this winter and even some special spring and summer forecasts that are highlighting how the current U.S. weather situation and outlook compares with the Dust Bowl summer of 1936.It’s hard to believe the Northern Hemisphere planting season lies just around the corner when much of the U.S. remains mired in the depths of one of the coldest winters on record. It is a sure bet the northern Plains will have endured one of the 10 coldest winters on record, and it could push this year into the top five if the latest forecast holds true for another super cold week. California is still suffering one of its worst droughts ever. The East Coast has endured one megastorm after another, and the total number of airli...
What You Need to Know Today: U.S. weather is getting more attention this week as conditions vary greatly across the western, central, and eastern corn belts, with the different regions battling dryness and too much rain simultaneously. The ProFarmer Crop Tour began today in Indiana and Nebrask...
Key Takeaways: Argentina is on pace for a record corn crop and record exports in the current marketing year, with abundant supplies likely to keep the country highly competitive in global export markets. Argentina’s record exportable surplus is allowing it to offer highly competitive pri...
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.