Wheat High temperatures in recent days have slightly accelerated crop maturity and the harvest in Argentina. Weekly harvest progress reached 12 percent, with 30 percent of the area harvested. Yields show significant variability. In some cases, yields are improving as harvesters move into the core region, with some producers reporting better-than-expected results.Despite strong progress, total production estimates remain unchanged. Although harvesting has accelerated, truck arrivals at ports have yet to reflect the increase. A significant rise is expected in the coming days.The current vessel lineup stands at 250,000 MT. Without a quick change, a wheat bottleneck at ports could develop. While port receiving and storage capacity is high,...
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We have described the long-term investment climate in crop and livestock production, using data primarily from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The data provided background on the current investment climate and outlook for agricultural capital formation. Our conclusion was that investment...
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