Winter Crops In a few months, farmers will start planting the winter crops. That means they are deciding whether to plant wheat or barley as a second crop before soybeans and the decision is not easy under current circumstances. Argentine farmers are not only evaluating prices between barley and wheat, but also political risks in Argentina and abroad. The biggest area where farmers often switch between wheat and barley is in the south of the core agricultural area. In the center and north of the agricultural region, most farmers always plant wheat, due to soil, weather conditions, and market prices. This is the reason why Argentina’s wheat crop is 4-5 times larger than the barely crop in most years. World demand and tra...
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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