The second presidential debate will be held tonight in New York City, and a group of undecided voters will be posing the questions. It is unlikely that the demographics of the group will include a farmer who wants to know the nitty-gritty of the farm bill. And since the farm bill didn't come up in the first debate or in the vice presidential debate, the American Soybean Association (ASA) did a true public service by releasing both presidential candidates' answers to its questionnaire on farm issues.What was perhaps the most surprising aspect of this questionnaire is the topic of biodiesel. Specifically, the candidates were asked how their respective Administrations would use the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Biodiesel Tax Incentive to...
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...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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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.