Argentine Soymeal Headed to U.S. Despite expectations that the U.S. will have a record volume of soybeans at the end of August, the NBSA shipping agency in Argentina reported last week that cargoes (92,178 MT) of Argentine soymeal are now headed there. Assuming the agency’s data is accurate, the most likely destination for the soymeal shipments is the discharge facility in Wilmington, North Carolina that is owned by a consortium of swine and poultry producers located in the eastern part of the state. At the time it built the discharge facility in Wilmington, the consortium indicated the reason for doing so was to provide an alternative source of soymeal and grains to the U.S. domestic market when needed to push down domestic prices...
What You Need to Know Today: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured reelection on Sunday, defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro despite trailing in the first round of voting. The surprise victory triggered a sharp selloff in Brazilian financial market...
The 2026 midterm elections are a week from tomorrow, but early voting has been taking place for weeks. At stake is control of Congress, including the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are contested, and the Senate, where approximately one-third of the seats are up for election. Farm...
Key Takeaways: Total U.S. crop acres (excluding hay) are forecast to expand fractionally this year due to greater oilseed crop and winter wheat plantings. One of the key drivers of this year’s crop outlook is input costs, and crops with a lower cost profile have an advantage in producers...
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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.