WPI Bull/Bear Leanings for Agribusiness A summary and graphical depictions of WPI’s expectations for future agribusiness performance. The Flour Milling Industry Excellent operational management and hedging effectiveness are critical features of this historically low-margin business. Oilseed Processing U.S. soybean crushers’ margins will likely be undermined by weak soymeal exports and competition from DDGS in feed rations. The U.S. Biofuels Industry Ethanol margins remain exceptional and are expected to continue. Biodiesel margins and the industry’s outlook turned more negative after Congress failed to renew the blenders’ tax credit. The U.S. Livestock Industry After a decade of volatile corn prices, export...
Accountability and a comprehensive approach to export programming
WPI’s team helped construct a strategic approach to develop, implement, and track promotional activities in 8 key regions across the globe for an agricultural export association. With continued progress measurement and strategic advisory services from WPI, the association has seen its ROI from investments in promotional programming increase by 44 percent over the past 5 years. Not only does this type of holistic approach to organizational strategy provide measurable results to track and analyze, it fosters top-down and bottom-up organizational accountability.