Brazilian domestic corn prices have risen 68% this year to an all-time high according to Cepea, despite back-to-back record harvests. Strong exports and growing ethanol demand are driving the rally.
Chicken export margins fell to negative 12%, and some producers plan to cull breeding birds, which could cut fourth-quarter poultry output by 5% to 10%.
Record corn prices in Brazil squeeze poultry margins and could reduce chicken output, lowering protein feed demand. Strong ethanol and export pull on corn supports the global corn complex.
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