In the May WASDE (released last week), USDA projected growth in feed use of corn based on supplies and prices, but it also increased animal units. While trade uncertainties will no doubt affect the U.S. livestock and meat industry the longer they continue, the dye is cast to some extent for expanded meat production because of the structure of animal production cycles and the size of current herds and flocks. The birth-to-slaughter schedule (depicted in the green-hued bars in the chart below) ranges from six weeks for broilers to 18-24 months for cattle. When factoring the timeline of breeding herds and flocks (depicted in blue), however, the total production time is at least six months for broilers (longer considering the industry relies o...
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...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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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.