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Grain Traders Shifting Focus Toward South America Soon

Published November 6, 2019

Bower Trading President Jim Bower says once Friday’s USDA reports are released, the focus of traders will quickly shift to South American production. "Argentina has dry issues like Brazil, but with the next storm fronts approaching, it looks like 80…

A Political Change in Argentina

Published October 28, 2019

Argentina is getting a new president. Alberto Fernandez defeated incumbent Mauricio Macri. Macri had broad support from Argentine farmers, but was criticized for ongoing economic problems. Argentina’s new vice president is former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. During her administration,…

A Slow Start for Planting in South America

Published October 4, 2019

South America’s planting season is off to a slow start. "Especially in Brazil, the soybeans are about two percent planted," said Michael Cordonnier, president, Soybean and Corn Advisor. "It's been a slow, uneven start to the summer rainy season." Argentina’s…

China Buys More South American Soybeans

Published May 20, 2019

AgriCensus reports two state-owned Chinese buyers stepped up its purchases of South American soybeans, purchasing at least eight cargoes over the past week. Sinograin and COFCO reportedly was on the sidelines, waiting for an agreement between the U.S. and China.…

A Corn and Soy Boost for South America

Published May 10, 2019

USDA bumped Argentina’s corn production in the May Supply and Demand report from April estimate of 48.2 to 49 million tonnes. Brazil’s corn production increased from 96.6 million tonnes to 100 million tonnes. Brazil’s soybean production is estimated at 117…

USDA South American Production Estimates Mostly Unchanged

Published March 8, 2019

USDA reports Argentine corn production is at 46 million metric tons, unchanged from one month ago. This is also close to trade expectations. Soybean production is at 55 million metric tons, unchanged from one month ago and slightly below trade…

Dry Conditions Taking Toll on Brazil Crops

Published January 18, 2019

South American weather continues to have influence in the grain markets, though not much has changed for the weather outlook. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says it's still pretty dry in Brazil. As a result, Brazilian corn…

Peso Plummets in Argentina

Published September 3, 2018

The Argentine economy is in a freefall. To prop up the value of its currency, the Central Bank of Argentina raised its key interest rate to 60 percent Wednesday. That's up from the previous rate of 45 percent. To stabilize…

Mixed Predictions for Brazilian and Argentine Production

Published June 12, 2018

USDA is forecasting Brazilian corn production at 85 million metric tons. That’s down two million tons from last month, but was within trade expectations. Brazilian soybean production is estimated at 119 million metric tons, up two million tons from last…

Cargill Buys Larger Share of Argentine Joint Venture

Published May 31, 2018

Cargill now has majority interest in its joint venture with the Argentine agribusiness firm called Ledesma. The Minnesota company paid $66.5 million to take control of Glucovil. Cargill owns 70 percent of the joint venture and has the option to…

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Grain Traders Shifting Focus Toward South America Soon

A Political Change in Argentina

A Slow Start for Planting in South America

China Buys More South American Soybeans

A Corn and Soy Boost for South America

USDA South American Production Estimates Mostly Unchanged

Dry Conditions Taking Toll on Brazil Crops

Peso Plummets in Argentina

Mixed Predictions for Brazilian and Argentine Production

Cargill Buys Larger Share of Argentine Joint Venture

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