Articles tagged under: Michael Cordonnier
Dry Weather Concerns Linger in Argentina
Published January 15, 2022
Dry weather in Argentina is becoming a greater concern. Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the forecast is troublesome. "The soil moisture stress is really building, especially north and east. This past week temperatures were really hot and…Cordonnier: A Split Decision
Published December 16, 2021
Brazil’s corn and soybean crop conditions are mixed due to the La Nina conditions. Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier calls the crop a split decision. "Central and northern Brazil continues to get a lot of rain; too much…La Nina May Influence Argentine Corn Acreage
Published October 30, 2021
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says Brazil’s farmers are off to a good start while planting in Argentina lags behind. "They plant their corn in two phases; the first phase is in September and October, they kind of…Dry Conditions in Brazil Impacting Safrinha Corn Crop
Published April 30, 2021
According to Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier, some areas of Brazil’s second crop corn have enough moisture for pollination, but the majority is dry. "I think the rainy season is over. Every week now that it stays dry,…Cordonnier: CONAB Report Doesn’t Reflect Quality Problems
Published March 11, 2021
CONAB, Brazil’s crop supply agency, raised their latest soybean production estimate to more than 135 million tonnes. Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the increase comes from an acreage increase. "They increased acreage 200,000 hectares. It's a big…Brazil Harvest is Challenging Right Now
Published February 16, 2021
Soybean harvest in Brazil is picking up, but Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the harvest pace is well behind average. "Brazil is about nine percent harvested on soybeans, compared to 25 percent last year. Wet weather slowed…Rains Help Brazil’s Crop
Published December 17, 2020
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier thinks recent rains have stabilized Brazil's crop. "The weather has improved, but the dryness going forward will be more important." While weather conditions are improving in Brazil, that's not the situation in Argentina.…First Half of South America Crop Growing Season Not Great
Published November 13, 2020
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the first half of South America’s growing season has not been very good. "The first half of the soybeans were planted many weeks later than normal and the second half of the…Record South American Soybean Crop Still Expected
Published March 16, 2020
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says hot, dry weather is taking its toll on Argentina’s soybean crop. "It's been hot and dry about three weeks. It's hitting the soybeans as they're filling pods and it's really taken a…