Milling Wheat The Black Sea market is on fire as it has followed the U.S. futures market rally. Meanwhile, the weather in southern Russia is far from perfect as temperatures have risen to levels above 30°C, and the 14-day forecast is calling for precipitation that is much below the normal seasonal level. Analysts are cutting their crop estimates based on the adverse weather, and 80 MMT seems a rather optimistic number versus the 72 MMT harvested last year. Ukraine’s weather remains favorable, and the crop there could still exceed 28 MMT if those conditions cooperate until the harvest. For reference, it harvested 24.5 MMT last year. The EU reported that 143,00 MT were exported last week, bringing the cumulated total to 19.1 MMT v...
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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.