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WASDE Corn

USDA’s October WASDE reduced 2022/23 U.S. corn production to 13.895 billion bushels, down 49 million on a reduction in yield to 171.9 bushels per acre. Exports are lowered 125 million bushels reflecting smaller supplies and slow early-season demand. U.S. corn ending stocks for 2022/23 are cut 47 million bushels. The season-average corn price received by producers is raised 5 cents to $6.80 per bushel.  The estimate for global corn stocks are down 3.3 million metric tons, to 301.2 million tons. Attached material shows that global stocks of corn are not tight by historical norms.    ...

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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.

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