U.S. Soymeal Export Sales Continue to Be Large Today’s USDA export sales report indicated net U.S. soybean export sales last week for shipment in 2019/20 increased by only 469,700 MT. That was 41 percent below the previous week and 11 percent below the past four-week average. However, U.S. soymeal export sales last week continued to be unseasonably large and soyoil export sales were solid as well. Last week’s top soybean export sales were for China (360,900 MT). That included 210,000 MT of sales switched from unknown destinations. The other top sales were for Japan (95,700 MT), Spain (71,400 MT), the Netherlands (69,100 MT) and Thailand (45,400 MT). Those sales and others were partially offset by additional reductions in sales...
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...
Key Takeaways: The agricultural trade surplus has become a sizable deficit: the balance swung from a $40.1 billion surplus in 2011 to a $40.7 billion deficit in 2025. Imports kept growing while exports lost momentum: between 2020 and 2025, agricultural imports increased 45 percent, compa...
USDA released its October Cattle on Feed report Friday, showing 11.4 million cattle in feedlots with capacity for 1,000 head or more, slightly below last year. September placements were the lowest for the month since records began in 1996, marking the third consecutive month of placements sett...
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.