Brazil: Corn already planted begins to benefit from the rains

The large volume of rain has prevented producers in the south of the country from carrying out applications on crops for health control. According to Grão Direto's analysis, this week could continue the same difficulties. In the northern region of the country, the European climate model pointed to good rains for next week. See also: Soybean and corn harvests are impacted by weather and logistical challenges The number of cases of African swine fever (ASF) has been growing rapidly. The Chinese pork market has a very large supply, but if the plague spreads, health control via slaughter will affect the demand for corn. The arrival of the Chinese crop on the market and the arrival of feed from Australia and Ukraine on the Chinese market makes Brazilian corn less attractive. This may, as a result, slow down our export program. With the ...