WHEAT The holiday period did not slow harvest. As of 30 December 2025, wheat harvest reached 93 percent of total area. Yields above expectations led the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange to raise its crop estimate to 27.8 MMT, in line with other estimates and similar to general market expectations. The remaining harvest is focused in the south of Buenos Aires province. In core wheat areas such as southeastern Buenos Aires, yields were also above average, but the gap versus historical averages is smaller than in other regions. Quality shows much heterogeneity from field to field, but overall protein levels are lower than usual. Exporters and millers will continue to face major challenges sourcing volume with quality. Millers, who generally focus o...
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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.