South America Calling

Soybean planting progress in Mato Grosso, Brazil, is about 87%, a little behind last year's 90%, but better than five-year average of 83%. There will be good chances for catching up next week.

Central Brazil is getting much-needed rain that will help speed up planting soybeans, which is currently lagging last year's pace.

Brazil's farmers want to expand their soybean acreage, but more rain is needed. Planting has been delayed, or some crops already in the ground may need to be replanted if rain doesn't come soon.

The Brazilian government has decided to hit ethanol imports from the United States with a 20% tariff.

The U.S. Department of Commerce on Tuesday announced a "critical circumstances" finding in an ongoing anti-dumping investigation of biodiesel imports from Argentina into the United States.

A 60-million-gallon corn ethanol plant launched production in Brazil this week.

The ethanol industry in the United States has avoided a possible tariff on exports to Brazil, at least for the time being.

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The U.S. is suspending all imports of fresh beef from Brazil because of recurring concerns about the safety of the products intended for the American market, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced on Thursday.

Private estimates gave Brazil's corn crop aggressive boosts on Friday.

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The Australia Bureau of Meteorology is now calling for an increasing likelihood of an El Nino in 2017.

Favorable conditions continue for corn and soybeans in Brazil and Argentina.

El Nino signature continues to strengthen in North and South America.

Notable easing of dryness in southern Argentina aids production outlook.

Generally favorable weather continues in the major growing areas of South America.

The situation in most of Brazil remains quite favorable. Double-cropped corn will be planted early under very favorable moisture conditions. Soil moisture is adequate in southern Brazil for developing soybeans.