Wheat Wheat continues to be scarce in general across Latin America, but especially in Argentina. It is strange to see Argentina’s export volumes practically equal to those of Brazil. It is even possible that the cumulative December/January total may see Brazil exporting more wheat than Argentina. In December, Argentina exported 0.85 MMT versus the 0.805 MMT from Brazil. Although rains at the end of the crop cycle partly affected the quality of Brazilian wheat, the country ended up with a great season. Production will eventually be around 9 MMT and it is very likely the country will export around 2.5 MMT for 2022/23. In Argentina, on the other hand, the crop failure was so big that exports are expected around 4-5 MMT (down from...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
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