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Low Water Limits Argentine Soy Shipments

Published May 6, 2021

Shippers on Argentina’s Parana River are being forced to limit cargo due to extremely low water levels. The river is shallow due to the recent dry weather. A representative with the Rosario Grains Exchange said this logistical issue could cost…

China is on a Corn Buying Spree

Published March 19, 2021

Another flash sale of corn to China captured the attention of grain markets on Friday. This time, China bought 800,000 tons of U.S. corn. "They've been on a buying spree and are still dealing with high corn prices. They're also…

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USDA Boosts Brazilian Soybean Production in March Report

Published March 9, 2021

USDA made slight changes to South American production estimates in the March Supply and Demand report. Brazil’s corn production is estimated at 109 million tonnes, unchanged from February. Brazilian soybean production was raised one million tonnes from February to 134…

The U.S. May Import More Soybeans in 2021

Published February 22, 2021

U.S. Commodities President Don Roose thinks USDA is expecting an increase in soybean imports into the U.S. "I think they've already tipped their hand on that. Typically, we bring in 15 to 25 million bushels of soybeans. This year, we'll…

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Timely Rains Help Brazil Crops, Dry Conditions Remain in Argentina

Published January 19, 2021

Brazil’s peak soybean harvest is coming up in the next few weeks. Any major delays in harvest will impact the Safrina corn crop. Optimum yields can disappear once corn planting stretches past the third week in February. World Weather Incorporated…

Rains in South America Stabilizing the Crop

Published January 8, 2021

Brazilian ag consultant Kory Melby says recent rains in Brazil stabilized the soybean crop. "In the last three weeks, we received beneficial rains throughout the country. I'm thinking of increasing my crop estimate a little bit. At the end of…

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Argentina Suspends Corn Exports

Published December 31, 2020

To protect domestic feed supplies, the Argentine Agriculture Ministry is suspending corn exports until March 1. To date, Argentina has authorized 34 million tons of corn for the current marketing season. That leaves nearly 4.3 million tons available for Argentina’s…

Argentine Soy Crush Companies Make Offer to Port Workers

Published December 28, 2020

In an effort to end the port worker and soybean crush facility workers strike, Argentina’s soybean crush companies are offering a salary increase of 35 percent plus a 70,000 Argentine peso ($840) COVID bonus. These workers are demanding wage increases…

Port Strike Continues in Argentina

Published December 24, 2020

The port strike in Rosario, Argentina backed up ships waiting to load soybean products last week and the strike is expected to continue at least another 24 hours. "It's slowing down the shipments of soybean meal out of there," said…

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Argentina and Brazil Getting Rain, But More Needed

Published November 30, 2020

The major corn and soybean growing areas of South America are getting some rain this week. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Drew Lerner says relief won’t come for everyone at once and dryness across Brazil remains widespread. "Much of…

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Low Water Limits Argentine Soy Shipments

China is on a Corn Buying Spree

USDA Boosts Brazilian Soybean Production in March Report

The U.S. May Import More Soybeans in 2021

Timely Rains Help Brazil Crops, Dry Conditions Remain in Argentina

Rains in South America Stabilizing the Crop

Argentina Suspends Corn Exports

Argentine Soy Crush Companies Make Offer to Port Workers

Port Strike Continues in Argentina

Argentina and Brazil Getting Rain, But More Needed

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