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The weather in the main grain and oilseed exporting countries globally contributes to the development of crops

Argentina
Published Mar 27, 2024

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Current weather conditions are mostly favorable for crop development in key grain and oilseed exporting nations, with some exceptions. Brazil is facing uneven rainfall that could impact safrinha corn yields, while France's excessive rain is delaying spring crop planting. In the US, recent cyclones have positively affected winter wheat and soil moisture, aiding spring planting preparations. Argentina sees improved soybean and corn forecasts due to heavy rains, though harvests are delayed. Europe anticipates a reduced EU soft wheat harvest due to excessive rainfall. Meanwhile, Ukraine and parts of the Russian Federation are experiencing supportive weather conditions for winter crop development.
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Weather conditions in major grain and oilseed exporting countries are generally supportive for crop development, with only uneven rainfall in Brazil raising concerns about a possible reduction in safrinha corn yield potential. Last week, the cyclone brought frosts down to -10...-15 °C and heavy snowfalls in the north and rains in the south of the region to the Midwest and Plains of the United States, which will have a beneficial effect on winter wheat crops and replenish soil moisture reserves on the eve of sowing spring crops. This week temperatures will rise to +2…+10 °C, and precipitation will continue to improve the wheat growing season. Analysts are assessing how the weather will affect corn crops and whether the area under corn will decrease in favor of soybeans, as the USDA predicts. Scattered showers continue in Brazil, favorable for the second crop of corn, which has already been planted. This week, the central states will experience heavy rainfall, while the southern ...
Source: Oilworld
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