Articles tagged under: South America
South American Weather Front-and-Center
Published January 3, 2022
Thin trading volume during Christmas and New Years allowed the market to chop sideways with volatile swings on both sides of the market. S&W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler says Argentina’s weather will be the next driver for the soybean…Brazilian Soybeans Entering Critical Stage of Production
Published December 30, 2021
According to Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen, Brazil’s soybeans are entering the critical pod fill stage. "This is a timeframe where South American weather becomes more critical. It's something to be watching and there are estimates for a…Weather Market is Unusual for December
Published December 30, 2021
Grain traders are focusing heavily on South America crop. BOLT Marketing market analyst DuWayne Bosse is monitoring the driest areas of southern Brazil and northern Argentina. "Traders are concerned dryness will stick around the entire month of January. If that…South American Weather Captures Trader’s Attention
Published December 28, 2021
Grain traders added weather premium to the soybean market Monday, even though there is some rain in South America’s near-term forecast. "Spotty showers are in the forecast the first week of January. That dampened the markets early on, but as…Melby: Brazil’s Soybeans Are a Tale of Two Crops
Published December 28, 2021
Brazil’s soybean crop continues to vary widely. "Northern Brazil is probably getting too much rain for ideal conditions, but it's a beautiful crop," says Kory Melby, a Brazilian Ag Consultant. "From Parana south, the crop can't catch a rain and…Making the Switch to South American Soybeans
Published December 28, 2021
At this time of the year, grain traders start anticipating when China will start shipping cheaper South American supplies. "Typically, the U.S. hits the peak of shipments in the October or November timeframe and then, shipments trend lower into December,"…A Narrow Export Window Possible for U.S. Soybeans
Published December 28, 2021
After a late start a year ago, Brazilian farmers were able to plant soybeans on a timely basis this past year. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is concerned this may narrow the export window for U.S. soybeans to…Be Cautious with Weather Markets
Published December 24, 2021
The grain market has been well supported by ideas of continued good demand. Bower Trading President Jim Bower says uncertainty over South American weather is another big factor. "The weather looks reasonably good in South America." As with any weather…Dry Conditions Continue to Affect Brazil’s Crop
Published December 24, 2021
Hot, dry conditions persist in Brazil and Argentina. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says that’s especially true in southern Brazil. "The dryness goes from Parana to Rio Grande Do Sul, a quarter of Brazil's entire soybean crop.…