Articles tagged under: South America
South American Harvest Delays Attract U.S. Ag Buyers
Published February 8, 2021
South America’s crop is widely variable. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says Brazil needs dry weather for harvest while Argentina needs rain. "It's the tale of two cities where the central and southern parts of Brazil want it…A Demand Shift From U.S. Soybeans to Corn
Published January 28, 2021
Harvest is ramping up in South America. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson expects U.S. corn shipments to improve as more and more Brazilian soybeans reach the ports. "I would expect U.S. soybean shipments to slow down as we get…Questions Remain Surrounding South American Production
Published January 22, 2021
Traders are keeping a close eye on South American production. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says private estimates are starting to add in more production for Brazil. "The last few days, we've seen private estimates start…Timely Rains Help Brazil Crops, Dry Conditions Remain in Argentina
Published January 19, 2021
Brazil’s peak soybean harvest is coming up in the next few weeks. Any major delays in harvest will impact the Safrina corn crop. Optimum yields can disappear once corn planting stretches past the third week in February. World Weather Incorporated…South American Weather Keeps Attention of Grain Traders
Published January 18, 2021
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says traders will be watching weekend weather in South America weather when the trade opens up Monday evening. "We'll see what Argentina gets for rain and what that could mean for the crop.…Demand Continues to Boost the Grain Markets
Published January 13, 2021
The run up in the grain market started as a demand story. Martinson Ag Risk Management market analyst Randy Martinson says until the next crop is available, there will be issues. That’s why this market rally has lasted longer than…Weather Drives Soybean Markets Higher
Published December 30, 2020
Van Ahn and Company CEO Jim Emter thinks Tuesday’s sharply higher soybean market was likely driven by weather. "When you look at the January, February and March outlook, the forecast points to a drier and warmer tendency for southern Brazil…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.…South American Weather Top Focus for Grain Traders
Published December 15, 2020
South American weather is top of mind for grain traders. Bower Trading President Jim Bower says traders are watching Brazil and Argentina’s crop conditions very closely. "I don't think we can take out the $12 mark unless we get a…