Corn Argentina’s corn planting advanced 1.2 percentage points last week, reaching 35 percent of the projected national area. In the central agricultural region, early planting is nearly complete, while some areas in the central and southern parts of Buenos Aires province still need to be planted. Excess moisture from last weekend’s storms slowed fieldwork there, reducing the share of early planting compared with previous seasons. For crops already planted, most fields are in normal to good condition, reflecting solid initial establishment where weather has been favorable. The 2025/26 season, weather permitting, is on track for a record harvest estimated at around 60 MMT. The current planting progress marks a historic high...
From WPI Consulting
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.