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This year, among the crops presented at the LNZ Hub 8.0, taking place in Cherkasy region, the peculiarities of the season particularly affected corn. Specifically, due to spring frosts and temperature fluctuations, there were noted problems with the action of herbicides, says Oleksandr Khmeliuk, head of the agro department of LNZ Group. Also, according to him, the current year has been quite stressful for corn in terms of pests.

Rondônia celebrates a 2024/2025 harvest above expectations, with a highlight on the second-crop corn and the preparation of soybeans for the next cycle, according to information from the National Supply Company (Conab). The predominantly dry weather in the state favored the maturation of the grains, ensuring quality and high-yield harvests, especially in corn, which continues to advance with positive results.

Over the past week, grain markets in Europe, Russia, and the USA were influenced by several key factors, with the forecast for a record corn harvest in the USA being the dominant one, putting pressure on global prices. In Europe, the focus remained on the harvest and the quality of production, while the Russian market saw higher export prices amid weak demand. USA: Record corn drives down wheat prices The main driver of the market in the USA remained the report from the Department of Agriculture (USDA), which predicted a record corn production. This forecast continued to exert strong pressure on wheat futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CBOT), which reached new lows. The wheat market is facing more limited supplies and expected stronger exports, but the abundance of corn, which is a competitive feed crop, limits the potential for price growth. Traders' attention during the week was also directed towards the weather conditions in the western Corn Belt, where hot and dry ...