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 crops in very good condition with optimal moisture. In the north, recent rains have been sufficient so far, though additional precipitation would help sustain high yield expectations. Currently, about 4 percent of the wheat crop is in fair to poor condition, and 13 percent is experiencing some degree of water shortage. However, 62 percent is rated good/excellent and 34 percent normal. These figures suggest no major concerns at present, and good yields...
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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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