The USDA has cut its forecast for global corn production, pointing to Brazil’s reduced crop as the main reason. This Thursday, the agency predicted a drop in corn output to 943.73 million tons, down from 946.89 million tons. Brazil’s shortfall of 3 million tons is the critical factor. Brazil now expects to export 52 million […]
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