Argentina’s Corn Harvest Progress: 8.1% Completed and Positive Outlook Ahead
8.1% of Argentina’s corn has been harvested as of late last week, with estimates of 49.0 million tons by the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange. Weather conditions have been dry, but recent rainfall has aided crop health, showing improvements in soil moisture and yield. The International Conference BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV will address developments in the grain sector on April 24, 2025.
As of late last week, 8.1% of Argentina’s corn harvest has been completed, showing an advance of 1.4% from the previous week. Generally, the weather has been predominantly dry, with expectations for increased rainfall in western and northwestern regions during the upcoming week. Notably, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange estimates a corn crop yield of 49.0 million tons, while the Rosario Exchange provides a lower estimate of 44.5 million tons. In contrast, the USDA’s March WASDE report approximates the crop at 50.0 million tons.
The corn harvest is mainly progressing in Entre Rios and north-central Santa Fe, benefiting from previous rainfall, which has positively impacted late-planted corn in Cordoba and Buenos Aires. However, localized flooding has been reported in central Buenos Aires. The average corn yield currently stands at 7,880 kg/ha (125.3 bu/ac), reflecting a decrease of 2.1 bushels from the previous week.
In terms of corn condition, assessments indicate that 23% of the crops are rated poor or very poor, while 30% are classified as good or excellent, marking a 1% improvement from the prior week. This represents the fourth consecutive week of improved conditions. Regarding soil moisture, ratings show 12% of the fields as short or very short, 84% as favorable or optimum, and 4% saturated, with the favorable/optimum percentage increasing by 8% since last week.
The corn condition ratings for March 12, 2025, show substantial changes over the past month, highlighting improvements in crop health and soil moisture. As of the latest evaluation, the overall trend indicates enhanced conditions for corn crops across Argentina, contributing to optimistic outlooks for the harvest.
The development of the grain sector in the Black Sea and Danube region will feature prominently at the upcoming International Conference BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV on April 24 in Kyiv. This event aims to facilitate strategic discussions and networking opportunities for industry leaders.
In summary, the Argentina corn harvest is progressing, with 8.1% completed and positive yield implications from recent weather. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange estimates the crop yield to be 49.0 million tons, while improving corn conditions and soil moisture suggest a favorable growing season. The upcoming International Conference in Kyiv will further address developments in the regional grain sector, providing a platform for industry collaboration.
Original Source: ukragroconsult.com
