Soybeans fell for a second straight day on speculation that rain forecast during the next two weeks will boost yield potential for crops in Brazil and Argentina, the biggest exporters after the U.S. Corn futures were little changed after paring losses. As much as 2 inches (5.1 centimeters) of rain will boost crops over the next two days in parts of Argentina that have not received moisture for 17 days, with three more storms expected during the next two weeks, QT Weather in Chicago said in a report. Read more [...]

Football News 24/7 Manchester City and Chelsea are looking at young Benfica striker Derlis Gonzalez but will have to fight off interest from his native country. The 18-year-old is currently in Argentina playing for Paraguay Undewr-20s in the South American Youth Championships and his recent performances have reportedly caught the eye of Read more [...]

DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Global weather concerns have helped  the CME Group soybean markets, as corn and wheat futures trade higher Tuesday. At the open, the March futures corn contract is trading 5 cents lower at $7.15. The March soybean futures contract opened 18 cents lower at $14.18. March wheat futures opened 10 cents lower at $7.64 per bushel. The March soyoil futures contract opened $0.42 lower at $51.67. The March soymeal futures opened $7.10 per short ton lower at $409.30.  In Read more [...]

- PTA industry market dynamics in Argentina from 2000 to 2016 consisting of market size, demand and production outlook, demand by end use sector, and average prices- Trade balance data from 2000 to 2016 including import and export data, net exports and imports as percentage of demand in the countryReasons to buy- Obtain the most up to date information available on the PTA industry in Argentina- Benefit from advanced insight on the PTA industry in ArgentinaKey Topics Covered:1 Introduction2 Read more [...]

<!--CHILE - The Chilean poultry sector closed 2012 with very positive trade figures. Exports reached US $329 million, while imports from the US, Argentina and Brazil amounted to about US $147 million.-->CHILE - The Chilean poultry sector closed 2012 with very positive trade figures. Exports reached US $329 million, while imports from the US, Argentina and Brazil amounted to about US $147 million.Exports to the United States, including Puerto Rico, grew by 58 per cent. The main product exported Read more [...]

Argentina on track for increased peanut sales Thursday January 24 2013ARGENTINA is expected to boost its peanut exports this year due to an anticipated 25% increase in its output, but this is not exerting downward pressure on prices. The production estimate from the Cereals Board of Cordoba was based on information from the USDA and refers to the country's crop which was planted in October and November 2012, which is due to be harvested between April and June this year. © Read more [...]

Alex Diniz leads following the third stage of the Tour de San Luis in Argentina after victory between la Punta and Mirador del Potrero on Wednesday.The Brazilian stood out even among some high-calibre rivals on the 173 kilometre route in the first mountain stage in searingly hot conditions. The Funvic Brasilinvest rider broke free of the pack on the climb to the finish to cross in four hours 29 minutes 36 seconds ahead of Mauro Santambrogio (Vini Fantini-Selle Italia) and Michal Kwiatkowski (Omega Read more [...]

Economists dub the challenge of creating analysis with faulty data “GIGO,” or “garbage in, garbage out.” Fudged statistics may seem relatively innocuous within the context of problems confronting the global economy. However, faulty data can thrust millions into poverty and prevent others from reaching the middle class. John Maynard Keynes argued vehemently that the International Monetary Fund should play a central role in ensuring quality statistics for Read more [...]

Argentina's defense chief expressed shame Wednesday after a Navy destroyer sank at its moorings, putting on display the declining fortunes of a once-proud fleet. The ARA Trinidad led Argentina's 1982 sea war against Britain, but has long been mothballed and used for spare parts to sustain what's left of Argentina's Navy. A Navy statement said that a pipe burst, flooding the ship below decks. Defense Minister Arturo Puricelli denied that cuts Read more [...]

Ever Banega has been recalled to the Argentina squad for next month's friendly against Sweden, with the Valencia midfielder named for the first time since October 2011 after a freak car accident sidelined him for six months. Banega has not played for Argentina since the shock 1-0 away loss to Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier, having suffered the injury last February when his car rolled onto his leg as he was filling up with fuel. Paris St Germain winger Ezequiel Lavezzi returns to Read more [...]