Wheat Argentina’s wheat harvest recorded a week-on-week progress of 15.8 percentage points and reached 63.9 percent of the total area. Yields remain generally good and, in some cases, surpass initial expectations, prompting upward revisions to production estimates. The market projects 18–18.5 MMT, while the Rosario Grain Exchange estimates a 19.3 MMT crop, and the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange estimates 18.6 MMT.For example, the core region expects to harvest 4.8 MMT, representing a 60 percent increase compared to last year. However, this remains below the 6.9 MMT recorded in the 2019/20 season and the 7.8 MMT in 2021/22.Meanwhile, the flow of grain to ports remains steady. During the first week of the campaign, truck arrivals at the Gra...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
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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.