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2025/26 winter corn harvest reaches 11% of the area in Brazil, Conab says

2025/26 winter corn harvest reaches 11% of the area in Brazil, Conab says

June 26, 2026 |

In Brazil, UOL reported that the harvest of the 2025/26 winter corn crop in Brazil reached 11% of the planted area by June 20, an advance of 4.3 percentage points compared to the previous week.  Compared to the same point in the previous harvest, when 10.3% had been harvested, there is a slight advance of […]

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Anec slightly reduces its forecast for Brazilian soybean shipments in June.

Anec slightly reduces its forecast for Brazilian soybean shipments in June.

June 26, 2026 |

In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in June were estimated on 15.21 million tons, about 100,000 tons less than the forecast the previous week, according to figures from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). If the forecast is confirmed, shipments would increase by 1.42 million tons compared to June of last year, […]

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Grain production record expected in India, FAS says

Grain production record expected in India, FAS says

June 26, 2026 |

In India, World Grain reported that grain production in India for the 2025-26 marketing year is estimated at a record 376.6 million tons, as new highs in output are expected in rice, wheat and corn, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. “Timely, adequate and well […]

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High humidity delays soybean harvest and wheat planting in Argentina, exchange says

High humidity delays soybean harvest and wheat planting in Argentina, exchange says

June 26, 2026 |

In Argentina, Reuters reported that excessive soil moisture in southern Argentina’s agricultural region has caused delays in the 2025/26 soybean harvest and the 2026/27 wheat planting, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC) said in a recent crop report  The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange estimated soybean production at 50.1 million tons and the area to be […]

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Global palm oil market to reach $89.53 billion by 2034, research finds

Global palm oil market to reach $89.53 billion by 2034, research finds

June 26, 2026 |

In New York, Vocal Media reported that the global palm oil market is projected to grow from $61.19 billion in 2025 to $89.53 billion by 2034, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.32% during 2026–2034.  The report highlighted that rising applications in food processing, cosmetics, personal care, and biofuel production are expected to […]

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Microbial partners may help maize and sorghum respond to higher temperatures, study finds

Microbial partners may help maize and sorghum respond to higher temperatures, study finds

June 26, 2026 |

In the UK, Phys.Org reported that new research suggests the microbiome near the surface of a plant’s roots, known as the rhizosphere microbiome, may play a role in helping crops respond to heat stress. The paper, “Investigating GERMs: how genotype, environment, and rhizosphere microbiome interactions underlie heat response in maize and sorghum,” is published in […]

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USDA NASS crop progress report showed U.S. corn and soybean conditions unchanged

USDA NASS crop progress report showed U.S. corn and soybean conditions unchanged

June 26, 2026 |

In Minnesota, Progressive Farmer reported that the latest USDA NASS Crop Progress report showed U.S. corn and soybean conditions unchanged from the previous week. Widespread rainfall has reduced drought and kept soil moisture high across the Corn Belt with generally good crop conditions, though flooding, severe weather, and upcoming heat remain key concerns, according to […]

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Climate change boosts soybean production but worsens bean quality, study finds

Climate change boosts soybean production but worsens bean quality, study finds

June 26, 2026 |

In the UK, Phys.Org reported that a study published by Food Research International analyzed the triple effect of climate change on soybean quality—increased carbon dioxide (CO2), high temperatures and drought. Using predictive modeling powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and based on experimentally verified data, the study assessed how these pressures would affect the beans. It […]

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Philippines pushes for higher coco-biodiesel blend to strengthen energy security and support coconut farmers

Philippines pushes for higher coco-biodiesel blend to strengthen energy security and support coconut farmers

June 26, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for an immediate increase in the country’s coco-biodiesel blending requirement from 3% to 5% as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and provide renewed support to the domestic coconut sector. The proposal is being advanced under Republic Act 9367, or […]

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Kvasir Technologies raises $11.3 million to accelerate climate-neutral marine fuel commercialization

Kvasir Technologies raises $11.3 million to accelerate climate-neutral marine fuel commercialization

June 26, 2026 |

In Missouri, Pulse 2.0 reported that Kvasir Technologies has raised $11.3 million in Series A financing to accelerate the scale-up and commercialization of its climate-neutral marine fuel. European Energy joined the round as a new investor and strategic partner, alongside existing investors EIFO, Mærsk Growth, and Footprint Fund. The report noted that the financing will […]

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