Russian Grain Markets: 12-16 August 2019 Domestic prices in the European part of Russia mainly increased, partially because of the limited offer that resulted from many producers trying to determine what offer price to quote amid active demand from exporters and domestic animal feed producers. Meanwhile, those prices dropped in regions of the Asian part of Russia that were switching to 2019 production. The average export price for wheat (12.5 percent protein) fell to $194/MT FOB Black Sea, but the purchase prices grew to RUB 11,500-11,600/MT CPT-port Black Sea. For feed barley, the average export price rose to $180/MT FOB Black Sea, and the average purchase price increased to RUB 10,000/MT CPT-port Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade so...
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...
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Kolkwitzia amabilis /kɒlˈkwɪtsiə əˈmæbɪlɪs/,[2] commonly known as beauty bush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is the sole species in genus Kolkwitzia.[1] It is a deciduous shrub grown as an ornamental plant. In China, where it originated, the plant is cal...
The Olympic marmot (Marmota olympus) is a rodent in the squirrel family, Sciuridae. It occurs only in the U.S. state of Washington, at the middle elevations of the Olympic Peninsula. The closest relatives of this species are the hoary marmot and the Vancouver Island marmot. In 2009, it was decl...
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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.