Corn futures closed slightly higher on the B3 exchange this Monday.

The July corn contract traded on Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3) It closed this Monday (15) with a slight increase of 0.45%, quoted at R$ 64.35/sack; the September contract advanced 0.18%, to R$ 66.95/sack. In this trading session, domestic prices were supported by the advance of equivalent contracts in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), as well as by valuing exchangeThis factor increases the competitiveness of Brazilian corn destined for export. Negotiations are nearing their end. B3Meanwhile, the dollar rose 0.18% to R$ 5.06. Investors continue to monitor the progress of… 2025/26 winter corn harvest node South-Central BrazilThe work is still in its early stages, with Mato Grosso and Paraná leading the efforts, and should begin to gain momentum in the coming weeks. DATAGRO Grains The forecast projects that 112.3 million tons of corn will be harvested in the winter crop, representing a 5% decrease compared to the previous season. However, a significant portion of this loss should be offset by the summer crop, whose production jumped 14% to 28.9 million tons in the 2025/26 cycle. Investors are also awaiting the release of shipment and landing data for the last week by [company name – implied but not explicitly stated in the original text]. Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex).

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.