USDA’s U.S. soybean supply and use projections for 2019/20 are mostly unchanged in the March WASDE. The U.S. season-average soybean price is projected at $8.70 per bushel, down 5 cents. With soybean crush and exports projected at 2.1 billion bushels and 1.8 billion bushels, respectively, ending stocks remain at 425 million bushels, down 484 million from last year’s record. Soybean and soybean oil prices are reduced this month. USDA’s outlook is for higher production and stocks relative in 2019/20 global oilseeds: Global soybean production is raised 2.4 million tons to 341.8 million, mainly on a 1-million-ton increase for both Argentina (to 54 million) and Brazil (to 126 million). Argentina&r...
Corn Argentina Corn planting for Argentina’s 2026/27 commercial crop is now underway, with 1.5 percent of the projected 8.4 Mha already seeded. Progress is concentrated mainly in central-northern Santa Fe, where around 13 percent of the regional area has been planted. At the same time, fa...
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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.