South Africa is expected to harvest three percent more maize in 2018 than previously estimated after late rains in the western part of the maize belt boosted yields. The government’s Crop Estimates Committee (CEC), which will provide its third production forecast for the 2018 crop on Wednesday, is seen pegging the harvest at 12.75 million tonnes, up from the 12.42 million tonnes it forecast in March. Late rains, particularly in western growing areas, have helped yields after an unexpected onset of dry conditions in the key maize-growing provinces of North West and the Free State in January had raised concerns for farmers.
Bihar maize a tad up on firm demand, supply concerns.
Bihar maize a tad up on firm demand, supply concerns.
About 3% of intended US corn acreage planted.
About 3% of intended US corn acreage planted.
Asia’s corn buyers look to cheap feed wheat as corn prices stall.
Asia’s corn buyers look to cheap feed wheat as corn prices stall.
Forecast of normal monsoon weighs on wheat, maize.
Forecast of normal monsoon weighs on wheat, maize.
Brazil corn farmers to get relief from late April rain.
Brazil corn farmers to get relief from late April rain.
US corn plantings miss expectations after eking out small rise.
US corn plantings miss expectations after eking out small rise.
US corn inspected for export fell 22.4% on week, rose 12.4% on year.
US corn inspected for export fell 22.4% on week, rose 12.4% on year.
Corn planting started in Romania.
Corn planting started in Romania.
China’s first round corn stock auction clears 3.3 MMT.
China’s first round corn stock auction clears 3.3 MMT.
Telangana rabi maize procurement begins, govt buys 5,000 tn so far
Telangana government has started procuring rabi maize from farmers and has purchased nearly 5,000 tn of the grain so far. The government is procuring maize at the minimum support price of 1,425 rupees per 100 kg. The government is targeting procurement of nearly 500,000 tn maize in the state in the current season.
India maize futures surge 1.27% on upbeat sentiments.
India maize futures surge 1.27% on upbeat sentiments.
Experts warn of food crisis as armyworm attacks Kenya maize farms.
Experts warn of food crisis as armyworm attacks Kenya maize farms.
US weekly corn exports surge, while soybeans tail off: USDA
US weekly corn exports surge, while soybeans tail off: USDA
U.S. corn shipments soar to a record amid trade concern, drought.
U.S. corn shipments soar to a record amid trade concern, drought.
India maize futures climb 2.88% on upbeat spot cues.
India maize futures climb 2.88% on upbeat spot cues.
Markfed to purchase maize at MSP from Telangana.
Markfed to purchase maize at MSP from Telangana.
Maize unchanged in Purnea; demand firm but quality poor.
Maize unchanged in Purnea; demand firm but quality poor.
New maize crop arrival starts in Gulabbagh.
New maize crop arrival starts in Gulabbagh.
Kenyan maize farmers raise alarm as armyworms resurface.
Kenyan maize farmers raise alarm as armyworms resurface.