The article highlights a significant corn deficit in southern and southeastern Europe, leading to rising prices in countries such as Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Greece. Despite reduced yields due to adverse conditions, Greek corn production is consumed domestically, allowing for market self-regulation. Concerns are growing about the impact on breeders if prices reach 25 cents per kilo. Similar price hikes are noted in neighboring countries and Russia, where production has also decreased. The global corn supply is shrinking, with potential further price increases influenced by factors like La Niña in Brazil and a shift towards soybean cultivation in Latin America.