
Below-normal rainfall in October and persistent El Niño conditions are worsening drought in Nicaragua’s Dry Corridor. Heat and humidity are also encouraging pests and diseases, threatening production of corn, sugarcane, peanuts and coffee.
Drought and pest damage could reduce crop output and tighten local food supplies, lending support to corn prices. The report does not quantify production losses or indicate a wider export disruption.
After 1,465 past bullish weather events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.9%), and +0.9% over 20.
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