Corn prices down as ports struggle with shipments

Corn investors add 7,225 new long contracts over the week

According to data released by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), investors added a large number of short positions in Chicago soft red winter wheat

According to a report by the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange, in the week to April 13, the country's soy yields dropped to historical lows, while its corn yields were stable at a depressed level

Ample supply from Brazil contributes to lower spot prices

Corn exports reach 1.3 million tonnes in March

According to data published by the European Commission, soybean shipments to the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Germany tripled compared to previous years in March

Data from the European Commission shows downward trend

According to official customs data, shipments are down compared to the same period last year

A market shift in focus from soy meal to oil is affecting the cost of feed