Argentina’s corn harvest for the 2024/25 season has reached 8.1% completion. Recent weather has been mostly dry, but rain is expected. Yield averages have decreased slightly, and crop conditions show improvement. The Buenos Aires and Rosario Exchanges estimate the crop potential at about 49 million tons and 44.5 million tons, respectively.
As of now, Argentina has harvested approximately 8.1% of its corn crop for the 2024/25 season. This represents a weekly advance of 1.4%. While dry weather has dominated the forecast, some rainfall is anticipated in western and northwestern regions within the next week. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange estimates the corn crop at 49.0 million tons, whereas the Rosario Exchange estimates it at 44.5 million tons. Alternatively, the USDA’s March WASDE report puts the figure at 50.0 million tons.
The harvest progress is notably advanced in Entre Rios and north-central Santa Fe, with the average yield for this week recorded at 7,880 kg/ha (125.3 bu/ac), reflecting a decrease of 2.1 bushels from the previous week. However, recent rains have positively impacted late-planted corn in the Córdoba and Buenos Aires areas, despite localized flooding occurring in central Buenos Aires.
Corn conditions have seen improvement over the past month. As of late last week, 23% of the corn was rated poor or very poor, while 30% was deemed good or excellent, an increase of 1% from the previous week. Soil moisture assessments show that 12% of the corn is short or very short, with 84% rated as favorable or optimum, an increase of 8% compared to the prior week.
The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange has provided a comprehensive overview of corn condition ratings and yields for March 12, 2025. Below is a summary of the condition rates: 23% poor/very poor, 30% good/excellent, with soil moisture at 12% short/very short and 84% favorable/optimum. Average yields for the weeks ending March 6 and March 12 were 8,010 kg/ha and 7,880 kg/ha, respectively, with corresponding harvest percentages of 6.7% and 8.1%.
Discussions regarding grain sector developments in the Black Sea and Danube region are scheduled for the 23rd International Conference BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV on April 24 in Kyiv, offering opportunities for strategic networking and industry insights.
In summary, Argentina’s corn harvest for the 2024/25 season has reached 8.1% completion, showcasing positive trends in crop conditions, especially in favorable soil moisture levels. Although yields have experienced a slight decrease, the overall projections from various exchanges indicate a strong crop potential. The upcoming International Conference in Kyiv will further address the grain sector’s developments on a broader scale.
Original Source: ukragroconsult.com
