2022/23 Argentina Corn 25% Planted vs. 40% Average

The corn planting continues to be delayed by adverse weather which shows little sign of near-term improvement. In central Argentina, the temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s F to at or above 100°F this week as the early planted corn starts to pollinate.

Farmers are also starting to plant their late corn, which this year will account for approximately three-quarters of Argentina’s total corn crop. Planting may continue to be delayed by a lack of soil moisture and there could also be some problems with germination and emergence.

The 2022/23 corn in Argentina was 25.4% planted as of late last week compared to 31% last year and 39.3% average. This represented an advance of 1.6% for the week. In the core production areas, the corn is 65-75% planted with 35-40% planted in southern Argentina and 0% planted in far northern Argentina.

The condition of the corn crop in Argentina improved a little last week with the corn rated 25% poor/very poor, 61% fair, and 14% good/excellent. The good/excellent percentage is up 2% from the prior week. The soil moisture for the corn is rated 30% short/very short and 70% favorable-optimum. The favorable/optimum is up 2% from the prior week.

2022/23 Argentina Corn Ratings*

*Source: Buenos Aires Grain Exchange – Crop Condition & Development Stages

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