In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that global soybean production is forecast to reach 425.8 million tons in the 2025/26 season, setting a new record for the crop. The projection, published in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest outlook, represents an increase of more than one million tons compared to the […]
In Argentina, Bichos de Campo stated that a report by the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange said that the preliminary estimate for Argentine soybean area in 2025/26 is 18.4 million hectare is, 4.3% lower than the previous crop cycle, although it is the second highest in the last five cycles. “The reduction would be explained mainly […]
In Argentina, Economis reported that the Ministry of Economy, through Resolution 169/2025 of the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries , approved the commercialization of the genetically modified soybean DBN-Ø82Ø5-8 , developed by DBNBC Argentina . The biotechnological event provides protection against lepidopteran insects and tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, according to the report. […]
In the UK, the Poultry Site reported that China’s soybean imports rose to their highest-ever level for the month of August. The world’s top soybean buyer brought in 12.28 million metric tons in August, data from the General Administration of Customs showed, up 1.2% from 12.14 million tons a year earlier. “August soybean imports were […]
In Ukraine, MillingMiddle East & Africa reported that Ukraine has officially imposed a 10% export duty on soybeans and rapeseed, effective September 4, 2025, in a bid to stimulate domestic processing and increase state revenues amid ongoing conflict and economic pressures. The move, signed into law by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is part of broader amendments […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that soybean imports to Egypt have increased sharply since the beginning of the year — to 2.9 million tons, which is 1 million tons higher than the corresponding level of 2024. The report stated that the increase in supplies was made possible by reduced prices offered by sellers of oilseeds from […]
In Illinois, Reuters reported that S&P Global Commodity Insights estimated the average U.S. corn yield in 2025 at 189.1 bushels per acre (bpa) and production at 16.768 billion bushels, based on its own agribusiness survey. For soybeans, S&P forecast an average U.S. yield of 53.8 bpa and production of 4.306 billion bushels. The report noted […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazilian soybean production in 2025/26, with planting expected to begin this month, could reach a record 180.92 million tons, a 5.3% increase over the previous season, counting on a recovery in production in Rio Grande do Sul, according to data from local consultancy Safras & Mercado. The forecast indicates […]
In Brazil, Globo Rural reported that Brazil shipped 8.12 million tons of soybean in August, 84% of which were destined for Chinese ports, according to data from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec), China’s share of Brazilian soybean purchases has grown significantly this year. Over the past four years, the Asian country accounted for […]
In China, Reuters reported that China’s soybean importers are boosting purchases from Argentina and Uruguay over the next year to fill the supply gap left by the absence of U.S. shipments as the trade war drags on between Washington and Beijing. The report noted that Chinese processors may buy up to 10 million metric tons […]
