Brazil’s 2023–2024 second corn crop forecast has been revised upwards to 91.2 million tons by AgRural, hinting at a potential surplus despite not reaching last season’s record. Initially pegged at 86.3 million tons in December, a positive adjustment in the planting area has brightened the outlook. AgRural now estimates the “safrinha” corn’s planted area at […]
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