Weather conditions are broadly improving across major grain-producing regions, although the outlook carries mixed implications for physical markets. In the US Midwest and Plains, rain and thunderstorms may interrupt harvesting temporarily, followed by 7–10 days of dry, warm weather with temperatures of 15–20°C. US harvest progress is reported at 5–6% below average. Dry conditions in Canada’s Prairies should support completion of a harvest delayed by earlier rains.
In Brazil, rainfall is moving into central soybean areas, improving soil moisture and supporting faster planting. Argentina has also received useful rain for corn and wheat planting, while cooler temperatures have caused some delays. European weather remains generally favourable for winter-crop sowing and harvest completion.
In Ukraine, dry and warm weather has accelerated sunflower and soybean harvesting and winter wheat sowing. However, reported sea-export blockades and falling prices are prompting some farmers to postpone corn harvesting until spring to reduce drying and storage costs. This could affect the timing and quality of Ukrainian corn availability, although the article provides no volume estimate.