In Brazil, Estadao reported that the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (Abiove) has raised its projection for soybean processing in Brazil in 2026 from 60.5 million to 61 million tons, an increase of 0.8% compared to the previous estimate. This volume would represent a new record for soybean crushing in the country and a […]
In Argentina, Agrofy News reported that the lack of water has complicated the soybean season in Argentina’s core productive region. Both the first and second crop crops need rain to avoid losing yield potential. In this regard, the Rosario Board of Trade (BCR) highlighted that short-cycle soybeans were affected, with the percentage of fields in […]
In Brazil, Compre Rural reported that private exporters in the U.S. reported sales of 192,350 tons of soybeans to undisclosed destinations, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The volume is scheduled for delivery in the 2025/26 marketing year, according to the report. U.S. exporters are required to report any sale […]
In India, QY Research reported that the global sorghum seed market was valued at $1.82 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach$ 2.42 billion by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period 2026-2032. In recent years, hybrid sorghum seeds have gained popularity because of their improved performance and ability to produce […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that Malaysian palm oil exports in December 2025 are estimated at 1.32 million tons, of which 251,000 tonnes were shipped to India, 95,000 tons to China, 88,000 tons to the EU, and 80,000 tons to Turkey, according to data from Oil World. Total palm oil shipments from Malaysia reached 15.26 […]
In China, China Daily reported that China recorded another bumper grain harvest last year, pushing output to a new high despite bouts of drought, flooding and prolonged rainfall in parts of the country. Local grain production reached about 714.9 million tons in 2025, an increase of 8.4 million tons from a year earlier, according to […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil’s soybean exports are expected to fall 3% in 2026 from last year, according to agribusiness consultancy Safras & Mercado. The firm also noted that shipments from the world’s largest producer and exporter to total 105 million metric tons. Soybean crushing in 2026 was estimated at 60 million tons, up […]
In Nebraska, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln reported that BMC Genomics featured a study led by Luis Posadas Martinez, research assistant professor in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. The study, titled “A tritrophic plant-insect-pathogen system used to develop a closely linked Rag2 and Rsv1‑h recombinant haplotype in double-resistant soybean germplasm,” explored the […]
In France, Braskem, a producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, announced it will exhibit at Pharmapack Europe on January 21st and 22nd in Paris, France showcasing solutions for healthcare packaging. At the booth, visitors will see see packaging samples made from the new Medcol VV7040 grade, the low-density polyethylene, that is specifically designed for […]
In Iowa, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported that a recent study prepared for the Iowa corn and ethanol industries predicts that without expanded markets, the “best days for corn growers are in the past.” The study said the passage of year-round E15, a 15% ethanol ratio blend of fuel, will provide relief to farmers in the […]
