Argentine grains ports and soybean crushing plants in the area surrounding the major Rosario hub are standing idle due to a nationwide strike launched on Thursday, the head of the major grains exporting nation's oilseed export chamber said.

Increased projections for South American corn, soybeans, U.S. wheat carryout
Recent hot spell in Argentina may have eroded potential corn yields
Low prices dent economic impact
Beneficial rains have eased concerns about crop damage in Brazil from drought
Canola likely to pull back once trading gets back into full swing in New Year