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Squeeze on White Corn

South Africa’s Crop Estimates Committee warns that instead of a previously expected 13.8 percent increase in maize production in 2024/25, output could fall to a five year low on account of El Nino. The shortfall is particularly acute for white corn, with the price rising 30 percent thus far in 2024. The price of yellow corn, which is used for feed, is up 5.6 percent.  This could increase demand for white corn imports, largely from the U.S. and Mexico. However, less than one percent of U.S. corn is of the white variety, and demand for domestic white corn in Mexico is very high. Whether the price squeeze for white corn in the southern African region gets worse will depend on how quickly the transition occurs from El Nino to La Nin...

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Market Commentary: Weather Sinks Grain Bull Hopes; Cattle Hit All-Time Highs

The theme for this week’s grain markets seems to be that of favorable weather, big crops, and increasingly bearish sentiment. That was certainly the case Tuesday, as corn, soybeans, soymeal, and wheat all sold off amid fund and commercial selling. Several markets/contracts hit new contrac...

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Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa Regional Analysis

Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Egypt’s Mostakbal Misr (Future of Egypt) may not be able to buy grain from Ukraine as it could be added to the blacklist. Ukraine says that the company has purchased wheat from Russia that was harvested in Russia occupied ar...

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Market Commentary: Weather Overrides Trade Deal; Cattle Hit New Highs on Tight Inventories

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