Biotech Company to Develop High-Protein Soybeans and Other Crops Amfora, a San Francisco-based biotech company, today announced it is going to employ a patented technology to sharply increase the protein content of feed and food crops while reducing the carbohydrate level. A focus of the company is to develop higher-protein soybeans and alfalfa to supply the growing needs of the aquaculture sector for high-protein feed ingredients as replacement for fishmeal. While claiming it can develop soybeans that will allow the production of soymeal with the same protein content as fishmeal and soy protein concentrates, Amfora makes no mention of whether they will yield as much as the conventional type. It also intends to develop higher-protein food...
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.