Overnight trading was slightly weaker as the selling continued after yesterday’s disappointing close. Positions are being liquidated as summer weather forecasts improve, despite the fact that corn and soybeans are in rough shape across much of the U.S. The day session featured more of the same with weaker grain prices and soybeans up slightly on better soyoil prices. Mild optimism for Chinese soybean demand also helped keep soybean futures higher today. Broadly, however, exports remain a headwind for most ag commodities, and the U.S. dollar’s sharp rally today is not going to help. Cash corn and soybean prices are weaker across the Corn Belt as old crop farm sales are increasing slightly. The steady maturation of the 2019...
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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.