The CBOT was sharply lower at mid-week with favorable weather for the U.S. 2025 spring crops and weaker global grain markets exacting a heavy toll. Notable among the day’s moves were the new contract lows in corn and soymeal and soybeans’ move back below the prices they traded just before the EPA’s RVO announcement two Fridays ago. Funds were aggressively on the short side of the market and continued to either exit longs that are now underwater or pile into short positions. The primary drivers of the day’s declines were favorable weather forecasts for the U.S. Midwest that will establish excellent conditions heading into the key yield-defining periods in a few weeks. The long-lead weather forecasts still show some ri...
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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.