Articles tagged under: Brazil
Brazilian Planting Picking Up Pace, Traders Watching Closely
Published November 20, 2020
Brazil’s soybean planting progress has picked up. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says traders will be watching Brazil’s crop condition closely. "Right now, they are picking up their planting pace. Most of it is in-line with the five-year…Dryness Persists in Brazil and Argentina
Published November 15, 2020
In the past six weeks, a large part of Argentina has only had 50 to 75 percent of normal rainfall. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says the most important crop growing areas of Brazil are also dry.…Brazil’s Soybean Supplies Tight
Published November 8, 2020
Brazil soybean supplies remain tight as planters are rolling. According to Bower Trading market analyst Ben Kasch, demand is the driver. "We saw really strong export sales last week, especially for soybeans. This market seems to have a lot of…U.S. Grain Shipment to Brazil Friendly for Markets
Published November 8, 2020
News that Brazil is buying U.S. soybeans will impact supply. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson thinks Brazil will need to buy corn, too. "That's been helping the corn market. To see the grain shipment going to Brazil is…Brazil’s Second Crop Corn at Risk
Published November 3, 2020
Planting is 30 days behind in Brazil. Ag business consultant Kory Melby says the recent rains have generally been adequate for soybean germination and planting, but dry spots remain. "There is concern in Parana state, because the soybeans are lacking…South American Weather Coming Into Greater Focus for Markets
Published November 2, 2020
Advance Trading Commodity Research Analyst Brian Basting expects grain traders to wait for a fresh start after the elections on Tuesday. "Not only could we know what the political climate will look like on Wednesday morning, but we'll also start…Good Export Sales Noted For Mid-October
Published October 23, 2020
Allendale Chief Strategist Rich Nelson says we continue to see very good corn export sales. "It's the second best for this specific week. As far as the soybeans, the export numbers were within trade expectations and the grain markets reacted…Brazil’s Planting Delays Could Extend U.S. Export Season
Published October 23, 2020
StoneX Group commodities market analyst Mark Lucas says dry weather in Brazil is delaying planting progress, which will help U.S. exports. "The more it gets delayed, the longer the U.S. export season on corn and soybeans is, because typically by…Grain Traders Monitoring South American Weather and Planting
Published October 12, 2020
As a new week begins, Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh says grain traders are closely watching Brazil’s weather. "If rain doesn't happen in the next two weeks, it pushes back their planting and harvesting dates for soybeans and it…