Rise in corn prices reflects domestic and external progress

The corn market registered a new session of appreciation, driven by expectations about the upcoming planting window for the second crop and signs of increased domestic and external demand, according to TF Agroeconômica. The rise reflected climatic, operational, and geopolitical factors that influenced both B3 and the Chicago Stock Exchange. On B3, contracts advanced following the international movement and despite the drop in the dollar. Analysts assess that delays in soybean planting are starting to alter projections for the second corn crop, reducing the ideal cultivation window. This scenario adds a risk premium to operations, given the possibility of lower productivity and the migration of some producers to crops with a shorter cycle. At the same time, the domestic market shows increased heating. According to Cepea, domestic demand regained strength last week, raising cereal prices in various markets. In this environment, the January 2026 contract closed at R$ 76.47, with a ...