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Categories: BUSINESS · INTERNATIONAL
Argentina 2026 harvests and grain export shift
Entities: Corn · Argentina · National Corn Growers Association · Servicio Meteorológico Nacional · Josh Lancaster
Overview
The 2025/26 soybean campaign in Entre Ríos remains about 22 % below expectations, with output near 2.7 Mt after a 5 % reduction in planted area and drought‑affected yields. Soybean oil prices have risen roughly 13 % since early 2026, driven by global demand for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, but Argentine exporters still face a tiered export‑tax regime. Corn shipments surged, reaching 23 Mt in the first half of 2026 and overtaking soybeans, whose shipments fell to 13.7 Mt – a 56 % year‑on‑year decline, marking the first time since 2021 that corn has been the leading export grain. By late July the Ministry of Agriculture reported a historic 71.5 Mt corn harvest, the largest ever recorded, after a 26.1 % expansion of planted area to 11.6 million ha and higher yields estimated at 7,240 kg ha⁻¹, with more than 75 % of the crop already harvested. Harvest progress slowed later in July as wet weather left only about 53 % of the record corn crop harvested, tempering near‑term export flows. At the same time, the National Corn Growers Association promoted corn‑based ethanol for maritime fuel; industry tests suggest that capturing just 10 % of the shipping fuel market could generate demand for an additional 3 billion bushels of corn, potentially reshaping export dynamics. Wheat activity stays muted. The Rosario price trades around 23 % below Brazil’s Paraná benchmark and no August export loadings have been announced, even as global wheat prices rise. Despite this, 98.4 % of the 6.5 million ha slated for the 2026/27 wheat season have been planted, with most regions reporting good to excellent conditions. Exporters continue to prioritize corn (over 3 Mt) and soymeal, leaving wheat marketing cautious.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Maize‑Tortilla Agreement was signed last year between tortilla producers and the Mexican federal government. (all three tortilla‑agreement articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Only about 2,000 tortilla shops are enrolled in the program out of roughly 130,000 nationwide. (5c37f150, 1813dc98)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The original target of a 5 % reduction in tortilla prices was abandoned. (5c37f150, 1813dc98)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tortilla prices have risen by 1–2 pesos per kilogram, with increases of 18–22 pesos in the Mexico City metropolitan area. (5c37f150, 1813dc98)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tortilla producers claim the government has not provided credit lines or preferential corn prices as promised. (5c37f150, 68d00b40)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sergio Jarquín Muñoz said officials are slow or ignore commitments under the agreement. (5c37f150, 68d00b40)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The agreement was intended to stabilize tortilla prices. (5c37f150, 1813dc98)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tortilla producers plan to send a joint letter to President Claudia Sheinbaum demanding concrete action. (5c37f150, 1813dc98)
Timeline
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2 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina's 2026/27 grain outlook shows rising margins and disease riskArgentina's 2026/27 grain margins rise sharply, but El Niño‑driven disease risk prompts targeted fungicide advice for wheat and barley.
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4 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesCorn Supply Challenges and Emerging Maritime Ethanol MarketArgentina's record corn harvest is delayed by wet weather, while the U.S. corn industry eyes maritime ethanol fuel, which could add billions of bushels to global demand.
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12 days ago
[BUSINESS] 10 sourcesSouth American Grain Harvests Surge as Corn, Soy and Wheat Reach Record LevelsRecord corn harvests in Brazil and Argentina, historic soy yields in Acre, near‑complete wheat sowing in Argentina, and a 30 % jump in Paraguay wheat exports highlight a booming South American grain sector.
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12 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesSoybean prices surge above 500,000 pesos per ton in RosarioSoybean prices in Argentina's Rosario market rose above 500,000 pesos per tonne, spurred by export‑rights suspension and strong U.S. demand, while soy dominated local grain trading.
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15 days ago
[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesPampa Energía approves $2.7 bn urea plant in Bahía BlancaPampa Energía approved a US$2.7 bn urea plant in Bahía Blanca, set to become Latin America’s largest, creating 3,500 construction jobs and 300 permanent positions, and aiming to generate about US$1 bn annually,
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16 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina's wheat price gap widens against Brazil amid large stock build‑upArgentina's wheat price is 15%‑26% below Brazil's, with a large surplus of up to 8 million tonnes, while La Pampa's sowing area rose to 247,000 ha thanks to June rains.
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22 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina's oilseed plants at 90% capacity, barley sowing at 68% of goalArgentina's oilseed capacity hits 90% as Paraguayan soy imports boost milling, while barley planting reaches 68% of its 2026/27 target, though some regions lag due to wet soils.
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24 days ago
[BUSINESS] 10 sourcesArgentina's corn overtakes soy as top export grain amid delayed soybean salesArgentina’s corn exports lead in H1 2026, overtaking soy as soy sales lag at 40 % of the crop, while wheat sales stay cautious and harvest totals remain strong.
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30 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina's soybean harvest reaches historic levels as wheat sowing stalls in Entre RíosArgentina's soybean harvest sets new records while wheat sowing in Entre Ríos lags due to humidity, with flax planting also delayed.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina wheat planting reaches 65.8% amid humidity delaysArgentina's wheat sowing is 65.8% complete, but recent humidity and rain delay progress, especially in Buenos Aires and Santa Fe; overall crop health remains good.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesEuropean cereal prices rally as Argentine soy harvest dropsEuropean cereal futures surged, straining Spain’s market, while Argentina’s soy harvest fell 22 % and corn prices hit 264 000 ARS/ton; rising global demand for soybean oil fuels export hopes.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 8 sourcesArgentina apple growers face hail damage and Chilean competitionHail reduced Argentina's 2026 apple harvest, easing sales but exposing weak domestic demand and stiff Chilean competition; growers seek new varieties amid rising costs.
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about 1 month ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesHeavy rains disrupt farms in Paraguay and ChinaHeavy, short‑burst rains have damaged crops in Paraguay and flooded wheat fields in China, forcing farmers and authorities to adapt planting, harvesting and protection measures to limit loss.
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about 1 month ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesAgricultural research conferences in Rosario and Murcia set for 2026Soybean leaders meet in Rosario, Argentina on June 30, 2026, while citrus experts convene in Murcia, Spain on June 25, 2026, each forum targeting research, productivity and market challenges.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina soybean output reaches 7‑year high ahead of major research conferenceArgentina's soybean production is projected at a 7‑year high of 51.5 Mt, while the sector prepares for the ACSOJA 2026 seminar in Rosario, a lead‑in to the 2027 World Soybean Research Conference.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina's 2025/26 maize harvest reaches 48.2% of cultivated areaArgentina's maize harvest is 48.2% complete, projected at 64 Mt—a 30.6% rise—while wheat sowing in Entre Ríos is 65% done and flax at 45%, both influenced by weather.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina's 2026 sugarcane harvest advances as Bolivia's stalls amid rain and fuel shortagesArgentina's 2026 sugarcane harvest is on track with high output, while Bolivia's Guabirá mill faces rain‑induced delays and fuel shortages, threatening its production and export goals.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesParaguay rains boost winter crops while delaying soybean and corn harvestParaguayan rains improve soil moisture and winter crop growth, but postpone soybean and corn harvests, pushing grain collection to late June‑early July.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina's grain output projection to 177 Mt by 2035 and record low soybean price coverage in 2025/26Argentina could reach 177 Mt of grain by 2035, but only 21 % of the 2025/26 soybean crop has firm prices, the lowest since 1994/95.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesNorthwest Argentina sugarcane harvest 2026 tops 1.7 million tonnesIn Argentina's north‑west provinces, the 2026 sugarcane harvest has seen three new mills start, bringing total active plants to 15 and processing over 1.7 million tonnes of raw cane, yielding about 92.5 tonnes
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesParaguay and Argentina soybean harvests grapple with heavy rains and yield concernsParaguay's soybean harvest yields 1,800‑2,400 kg/ha amid above‑average rain, while Argentina's Santiago del Estero farmers battle mud‑filled fields to harvest soybeans.
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3 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina's core grain region projects record corn harvest despite droughtArgentina's core region expects a record 20.35 Mt corn harvest, while total grain output may hit 160 Mt, but farmers face profit cuts from taxes and poor roads.
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