Grains Wrap: Soybeans and Corn Climb, Lifting Latin American Exporters
Soybean and corn trackers rose on Monday, August 17, 2026, while wheat edged up. Read how Brazil, Argentina, China, harvest risk and currency drivers shaped the The post Grains Wrap: Soybeans and Corn Climb, Lifting Latin American Exporters appeared first on The Rio Times .
On Monday, August 17, 2026, grain prices climbed on the grain tracker market, with soybeans as the main performer. The Teucrium Soybean Fund (SOYB) finished the day at US$25.80, representing a gain of +1.69%, while corn (CORN) rose by +1.10% to US$18.46. Wheat (WEAT) posted a modest gain of +0.12% to US$25.00. The gains were built on a rebound that began the previous week.
The rise in grain prices was driven by three factors: US harvest concerns, China's continued demand, and the export dynamics of Brazil and Argentina. The key takeaway for exporters in Brazil and Argentina is that while dollar-priced grain proxies rose on Monday, local export profitability is heavily influenced by the performance of the Brazilian real and Argentine peso against the dollar.
All three grains, soybeans, corn, and wheat, experienced price increases on August 17, with soybeans showing the strongest performance. The rise in soybean prices was attributed to traders pricing in tightness before key US harvest data, while corn's rise was linked to energy and ethanol economics. The Pro Farmer Crop Tour, which is expected to provide a more detailed view of US corn and soybean yield potential, will be a crucial event this week.
If the tour validates harvest concerns, soybeans and corn could continue to rise. For Latin American exporters, the outlook depends on whether the dollar strengthens and whether the local currencies, Brazilian real and Argentine peso, weaken or strengthen against the dollar.
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