Articles tagged under: Michael Cordonnier
More Soybeans Than Corn Expected in Argentina
Published November 27, 2019
The new government in Argentina is raising export taxes on soybeans to 35 percent, but Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier still expects Argentina’s farmers to plant more soybeans than corn. "There was a lot of forward contracting to…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…Brazil Soybean Crop Finishes Strong
Published April 4, 2019
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says Brazil’s soybean crop is finishing on a strong note. "I just made a few adjustments upwards in my estimate. The Brazilian soybean crop is raised to 115 million tonnes. There were lots…Dry Weather Impacting Brazilian Soybean Crop
Published January 3, 2019
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the hot, dry weather during pod fill is impacting the early planted soybeans in Brazil.Brazilian Farmers Take Advantage of the Trade War
Published September 24, 2018
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says South American farmers are trying to take advantage of the trade war between China and the U.S. "Brazilian farmers think they are in the driver's seat. I'd have to agree with them.…A Logistical Mess in Brazil
Published June 25, 2018
The movement of soybeans to port and fertilizer away from Brazilian ports by truck is at a standstill. Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says it’s a logistical mess. "The problem now is dispute over the freight rates. When…