Trade isn’t Cattlemen’s Only Beef We’ve covered in detail the administration’s $12 billion plan to stabilize commodity markets in light of ongoing trade disputes. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a statement calling trade agreements and open markets the most effective long-term solutions and cited “notorious actors” such as China and the EU in implementing restrictive trade policies against U.S. beef. Trade, however, wasn’t the only issue on the group’s collective mind. It took the opportunity to also call out some domestic issues from which producers need relief such as “… fixing restrictive hours-of-service rules for livestock haulers, moder...
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The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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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.