Most crude oil, ethanol and biodiesel rail shipments in the United States originate in the Midwest (PADD 2). While only a relatively small percentage of crude oil is shipped in this manner, the overall volume has increased as domestic production exceeded pipeline takeaway capacity.As previously reported (see Ag Perspectives, 8 April 2016), The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has added data on rail movements of ethanol and biodiesel to its Petroleum Supply Monthly (PSM) report. The database, going back to January 2010, is now complete. Only data and estimates on net receipts by Petroleum Administration for Defense District (PADD) were available in the past, but the EIA currently tracks both shipments out and receipts in. PADDs a...
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
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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...
A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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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.