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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,"…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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