In Brazil, the National Supply Company (Conab) reported that the volume of soybean and corn shipped through the ports of the Northern Arc has increased by around 57% in recent years, rising from 36.7 million tons in 2020 to 57.6 million tons in 2024. This growth is the result of investments in multimodal infrastructure, with […]
In Germany, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) noted that sorghum millet is seen as the crop plant of the future as it builds up a particularly high amount of biomass and thrives in harsh conditions. In an in-depth investigation of this salt-stress-induced sugar accumulation conducted by an international team including scientists from KIT it […]
In India, Business Standard reported that Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the economic potential of a new sugarcane variety with a 14% sugar recovery rate, stating that it could increase Maharashtra’s economic output. “Brazil has developed a sugarcane breed through biotechnology that offers a 14% sugar recovery. If we use a similar variety in Maharashtra, […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the volume of grain and pulses crops exports from Ukraine in the 2024/25 MY as of June 6 amounted to over 38.6 million tons, which is 9.1 million tons, or 19% less than in the same period last season, according to data from the State Customs Service, published by the […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazilian agribusiness consultancy AgRural raised its forecasts for Brazil’s 2024/25 corn and soybean crops, citing improved agricultural yields in several states. Brazil’s total corn production is set to hit 128.5 million metric tons this season, AgRural said, up from a previously estimated 124.8 million tons. Farmers in Brazil’s center-south region […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that Argentina’s 2024/25 soybean yields continue to be higher than expected, according to a report by the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC). The report noted that harvesting efforts for the grain are still behind the five-year average. The Stock Exchange currently estimates that Argentina’s production of the oilseed at 50 million […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that an extension agronomist with Kansas State University said that recent rainfall could help increase winter wheat yields. Tina Sullivan, who covers northeast Kansas, said that moisture in the last two weeks has improved crop conditions. “We were a little concerned when the USDA came out with that 40 to 50 […]
In Ohio, Hometown Stations reported that the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and soybean checkoff signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam. The MoU promotes trade cooperation between the Ohio soybean industry and Vietnamese partners, including trade missions and promotional events, according to the report. Vietnam is the […]
In India, India Chemical News reported that Tosoh Corporation has developed chlorosulfonated polyethylene from bio-based raw material and has established the technology for its mass production. The report noted that this is the world’s first development of chlorosulfonated polyethylene using bio-based raw materials. TOSO-CSM is widely used in industrial goods, adhesives, rubberized fabrics, handrails, and […]
In Greece, Safety4sea reported that AD Ports Group, Masdar, Advario, and the CMA CGM Group have signed a collaboration agreement to explore the development of an e-methanol bunkering and export facility at Khalifa Port and KEZAD in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project will provide critical infrastructure to complete the supply value chain and […]
