
SAFRAS & Mercado says Brazilian domestic corn demand will exceed 100 million tonnes in 2026, driven by the meat sector as chicken exports resume and by expanding corn ethanol demand. Planting of the summer crop is progressing rapidly in southern Brazil, with the South's area possibly growing up to 7%.
Rising domestic corn demand in Brazil tightens the balance for the 2026 second crop, making good fall weather critical and supporting corn prices and feed grain costs.
After 151 past bullish macro events, CORN moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -0.9% to +1.4%), and -0.3% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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