Japan & United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Japan: Japan's weather bureau predicts a 70% chance of El Niño emerging during the northern hemisphere summer, indicating potential weather shifts.

United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: The United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officially confirmed the existence of El Ni and provided a 63% chance that it will rank among the largest events in historical record, offering crucial forecasts for its development and impacts.

Japan: Japan was a major buyer of both old and new crop corn, with purchases of 162,900 MT and 112,000 MT respectively.

United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: NOAA's weather outlooks showed mixed precipitation patterns across the US Maize Belt, with some areas remaining dry.

Japan: Japan bought 58,900 MT of old crop soybeans, contributing to the weekly export sales.

United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: NOAA forecasts indicated beneficial rains across key growing regions, which could improve crop conditions and pressure prices.

Japan: Japan was a destination for US soybean export shipments, contributing to overall export demand.

United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: NOAA's weather forecasts showed dryness in key growing regions, raising concerns about crop conditions.

Japan: Japan is a potential source of sargassum collection vessels for Mexico, indicating international cooperation in mitigation efforts.

United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: NOAA collaborated with the University of South Florida on research showing macroalgae blooms increased by over 13% annually from 2003 to 2022.

Japan: Japan imported 252,204 metric tons of US corn in the latest week.

United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: NOAA forecasted 1-2 inches of rain over key corn-growing regions, improving crop prospects and pressuring prices.

Japan: Japan was a minor destination for US soybean shipments.

United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: NOAA's weather forecasts indicated limited rainfall in key growing regions, supporting price rallies.