In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the USDA has kept its forecast for Ukraine’s soybeans at 7.6 million tons but lowered its global production forecast by 1.29 million tons to 426.39 million tons of soybeans compared to the July report. The main adjustment to the global soybean balance is related to a decrease in the US […]
In China, Reuters reported that the Chinese Government announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports, escalating a year-long trade dispute that began with Ottawa’s imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports last August. The provisional rate will be set at 75.8%, the Ministry of Commerce, said. The Canadian government disputed the Chinese finding […]
In Canada, SeedWorld reported that the Argentine Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries approved the use of optical markers for varietal identification of soybean samples. This new tool allows for the identification or verification of soybean varieties through real-time image processing using artificial intelligence. It allows for determining the predominant varieties in a sample, along […]
In California, IndexBox reported that the sorghum market in Africa is expected to reach 30 million and $13.8 billion in value by 2035. The report stated that the market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 0.7% in volume and 1.0% in value from 2024 to 2035. The value of the sorghum market in […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the USDA recently estimated that planted sorghum acres were up 6% from the initial estimate at 6.605 million acres and 1% on the year, with harvested area also expected to be 1% larger than last year at 5.675 million acres. Sorghum production this year is pegged at 391.495 million bushels, […]
In Nebraska, Progressive Farmer reported that Members of the National Corn Growers Association called on Congress and the Trump administration to push across the finish line legislation that would allow year-round, permanent sales of E15 nationwide, following the latest USDA estimates of a record corn crop expected in 2025. If the 16.7-billion-bushel (bb) production estimate […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that France’s agriculture ministry has increased its forecast for this year’s soft wheat harvest, confirming a significant rebound from last year, but anticipates a reduction in maize production due to the impact of hot and dry weather on yields. For soft wheat, France’s main cereal crop, the ministry estimated the harvest […]
In Indonesia, Asia Sentinel reported that the Indonesian government is seizing up to 2 million hectares of seized illegal oil palm forest, some of it possibly from Malaysia’s biggest oil palm companies which for years have expanded across the Strait of Malacca, and handing them over to a state-owned enterprise which specializes in palm oil […]
In Hong Kong, DHL Express and the Cathay Group have entered into a new sustainable aviation fuel partnership that reinforces their shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the air cargo industry. Under the agreement, Cathay will supply DHL Express with 2,400 tonnes of SAF for international flights departing from three airports in Asia namely […]
In the UK, Sustainable Plastics reported that Cortec Corporation has introduced Eco Works 100, a new packaging film that combines full biobased content with industrial compostability. The film is certified as industrially compostable by TÜV Austria and contains 100% USDA-certified biobased content, according to the report. Made entirely from renewable raw materials, the film is […]
