The corn market starts the year with low liquidity.

In Rio Grande do Sul, spot market indications vary between R$ 57.00 and R$ 79.00 per sack, depending on the region. The average state price fell by 2.24%, from R$ 60.70 to R$ 59.34 per sack, according to Emater. The harvest reaches 50% of the area, favored by dry weather, with initial productivity projected at 7,370 kilos per hectare. There is variability in the crops due to water restriction and high temperatures in critical phases. The incidence of corn leafhopper has increased, as well as isolated records of armyworm. In silage, 51% of the area has been harvested, with part of the grain areas being redirected due to water stress. In Santa Catarina, the market remains stalled. Asking prices are around R$ 75.00 per sack, while buyers offer around R$ 65.00. Epagri points to a reduction of more than 40% in the population of leafhoppers, but maintains the alert for the presence of pathogens. In Paraná, selling indications are close to R$ ...