Corn Good weather has allowed Argentina’s corn harvest to advance to 7 percent of the total area. Rains expected for the end of this week might slow harvest for a few days, however. So far, reported yields are within the normal/average range. The crop is generally in good condition, but the growing drought has increased the share of corn rated as fair/bad condition from 6 to 13 percent in just one week’s time. This is mainly the late planted corn that is suffering from a lack of soil moisture in the middle of the grain filling stage. Fortunately, the expected rains later this week should help restore soil moisture levels and reduce yield impacts. The rate of grain truck arrivals to export ports is still aver...
What You Need to Know Today: President Trump claimed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was over, as both sides accused one another of violating the terms of the agreement. Commercial vessels are increasingly steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz as security risks escalate following Iran...
Russian Grain Markets: 29 June-3 July 2026 The new marketing season has officially begun in Russia, although bearish sentiment has been concentrated in the southern regions closest to the Black Sea ports, where export demand has been weakest. Delays in grain deliveries to inland elevators have...
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