We often talk about the stories that are told to grain and soy futures markets (and those who trade in them) by the underlying crop that each represents. Essentially, these stories are simply the conclusions drawn from current and prospective supply/demand fundamentals regarding how they might affect markets. Soybeans’ story has been the second consecutive record Brazilian crop; the impact of the Argentine drought; the U.S./China trade dispute; and the threat of a tariff on imported U.S. soybeans that has now been removed for at least the time being. Corn’s story has involved large U.S. supplies; Argentine crop loss due to drought; an increased pace of 2017/18 U.S. corn export sales and shipments after a very slow start; and po...
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.
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve is located on the northeast coast of Unguja, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Town. The reserve is an important biodiversity spot in the coral rag zone. The forest reserve is rich both in faunal and floral species. The faunal species r...
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