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Mercosur Regional Analysis

Export Tax Update The reduction in export taxes has not yet had the expected impact of boosting farmer sales of grain and soybeans. The main issue is that price transmission has not been fully realized, primarily because exporters oppose the requirement to bring foreign currency into the country within 15 days of declaring an export sale (export permit request), even if the shipment has not been completed. This clause introduces uncertainty and adds costs for exporters, which will ultimately be passed on in prices. An announcement on this matter is expected soon, and the clause could be eliminated, allowing foreign currency to enter the country only after the actual export of products. Wheat In the spot wheat market, prices have improved by...

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Market Commentary: Corn Defies Red Trend at CBOT

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Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.065/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.0275/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.4125/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $291.8/short ton, down $...

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WPI Crop Progress and Conditions App (Updated 18 August)

Update for 28 April 2025: Last year, users pointed out differences between the 5-year averages reported in this app and what USDA estimates in its weekly report. The difference exists because WPI calculates average based on the last 5 years of observations for the current week. In cases where o...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Corn Defies Red Trend at CBOT

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.065/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.0275/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.4125/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $291.8/short ton, down $...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

WPI Crop Progress and Conditions App (Updated 18 August)

Update for 28 April 2025: Last year, users pointed out differences between the 5-year averages reported in this app and what USDA estimates in its weekly report. The difference exists because WPI calculates average based on the last 5 years of observations for the current week. In cases where o...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Mercosur Regional Analysis

Grains Wheat Argentina’s wheat crop continues to show good development across most of the country. While some areas remain affected by flooding, favorable weather has helped reduce excess moisture in many fields. In the core region, July rainfall exceeded the historical average, leaving c...

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