Regional News Russia’s winter crops may see 1.5 million hectares (Mha) go unseeded this year due to poor weather in key growing regions. Originally, 20 Mha was expected to be sown to all winter crops. Grain production in 2025 is unlikely to exceed 120 MMT now, due to the acreage reduction. Milling Wheat Wheat futures saw strong speculative buying early this month but that has since faded amid a shift towards less bullish fundamentals. U.S. wheat prices were firmer last week despite the stronger U.S. dollar, though export shipments have slowed in recent weeks amid the firmer currency. European wheat markets were lower last week as Russian export prices continue to push other exporters to the side. EU wheat exports are down 31...
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.