Corn Argentina The 2026/27 Argentine corn planting outlook remains broadly stable, with the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange projecting 8.4 Mha, unchanged from 2025/26. Regional shifts are expected to largely offset each other, with lower acreage in the NOA and NEA due to renewed concerns over Dalbulus maidis, while central Santa Fe, the Core regions, Entre Ríos, and central-western Buenos Aires are expected to increase corn area moderately.
Weather prospects are supportive, with a strong El Niño expected to improve moisture availability through the spring and summer. Excess rainfall could still create localized flooding, delay planting, and increase pest and disease pressure, particularly across the wetter eastern regions and sou...
Key Takeaways: Corn and soybean prices rallied sharply last week as declining U.S. production expectations collided with strong demand, raising the prospect of tighter supplies and leaving the market with a smaller margin for further yield losses. The USDA’s lower August yield estimates...
