Wheat Argentina’s wheat planting is entering its final stage after a weekly advance of 12.7 percentage points at the national level, now covering 91 percent of the projected 6.7 million hectares. Regional progress of about 20 points was seen in areas previously delayed by surface waterlogging. A recent rise in temperatures has supported crop emergence and early growth, with the most advanced fields in the central and northern agricultural regions already in the tillering stage. Late in the week, rainfall of 10–30 mm in the western nucleus region helped alleviate emerging surface moisture deficits. Crop condition is rated 51 percent good to excellent, 47 percent fair, and 2 percent poor to very poor. Soil moisture is report...
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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.