It is still possible to profit from corn

The international corn market remains under strong pressure, reflecting the high yield of the American crop this season. According to TF Agroeconômica, the record increase in production in the United States, coupled with lower maritime freights to major destinations, favors American exports at the expense of Brazil, which also sees its domestic supply increase, limiting the possibility of higher domestic prices. In Brazil, the situation is complicated: despite demand from the meat and ethanol sectors, domestic prices remain contained, mainly due to the weak performance of exports. According to data from CEPEA and DERAL, producers receive about R$ 65.21 per sack, while average costs reach R$ 73.55, resulting in an approximate loss of 11.34%. Among the factors that keep the market pressured are the sales of commodities to cover financial losses, the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, and the rapid advancement of the American harvest under ideal conditions. In ...