CORN Argentina’s corn harvest continues to move forward and has now reached 13 percent of planted area, with fieldwork still concentrated in the North Core. Progress there remains steady, and yields are averaging 9.82 MT/ha. Harvest is also beginning to pick up in the South Core, where early yields are running closer to 8.66 MT/ha. For late corn, most acreage remains in grain fill. Moisture conditions improved again this week, with 85.2 percent of the crop now rated Adequate to Optimal, up 4.4 percentage points from the prior week. Overall crop ratings remain strong, with 90 percent of the crop classified from Normal to Excellent. The local corn market stayed very active, with another week of heavy farmer selling as harvest pressure b...
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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