Last week, Brazil’s corn prices rose significantly in major markets, influenced by 2024’s early rain pattern changes, as observed by Safras Consultancy. The South saw less rain, while the Central-North regions experienced improved conditions. This change affected crops differently: soybeans in Mato Grosso and Goiás received late rains, but it was timely for the 2024 […]
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