Everyone associates crop stress with heat and dryness. It can also be caused by too much water, and this is starting to attract some attention as the rains just won't stop across a significant portion of the U.S.This early summer is shaping up to be the wettest ever for a significant portion of the CornBelt and Northern Plains. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Wednesday that the Minneapolis airport had already received 86 percent of the normal meteorological summer rainfall in the first 24 days of June. More significantly, forecasts indicate the rainy season isn't over yet, and this entire region could see one-three inches by the end of the weekend. It's also an interesting side note that the drought-stricken Southwest, especially Cali...
From WPI Consulting
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.