The February WASDE held a disappointing note for corn bulls and was modestly friendly for the soy complex. USDA’s forecast of U.S. corn ending stocks was on the high end of expectations while the soybean carry-out was as expected. The general theme of the February WASDE was one of stronger global demand and still adequate supplies. WPI’s work continues to suggest the 2020/21 U.S. corn and soybean balance sheets will continue to tighten and that the bull market is not over yet. In the short-term, however, profit-taking weakness may develop as funds may start to exit their long position. Heading into the noon WASDE, CBOT corn was trading 5-6 cents higher and at new contract highs while soybeans were up 15-18 cents with Marc...
Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve is located on the northeast coast of Unguja, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Town. The reserve is an important biodiversity spot in the coral rag zone. The forest reserve is rich both in faunal and floral species. The faunal species r...
Fabiana is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, native to dry slopes in western South America.[1] They are evergreen shrubs or subshrubs,[1] with needle-like leaves and profuse tiny tubular flowers in summer. The common name is false heath because the leaves superficially resem...
An Ankylosaurus lumbers along the shore of what’s now eastern Montana. Walking low to the ground, the dino uses its flat, leaf-shaped teeth to tear at ferns lining the water. Suddenly, a shadow looms over the herbivore—a Tyrannosaurus rex is hungry. But Ankylosaurus won’t be a...
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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.