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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Brazil, World Grain reported that an initiative among Bunge Global, energy company Petrobras and fuel distributor Vibra has produced the first sustainable aviation fuel made from Brazilian soybeans with ISCC CORSIA PLUS Low-LUC Risk certification. Bunge originates and certifies the soybeans to produce vegetable oil at its crush plant in Rondonópolis. Petrobras, in turn, […]
In India, AlchemPro reported that Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED) has received approval for $17.4 million in financial assistance for setting up a 91 KLPD Second Generation (2G) Ethanol Biorefinery at Wave Sugar, Dhanaura, Uttar Pradesh. The project is among India’s first privately developed commercial-scale 2G ethanol biorefineries integrating biomass gasification with advanced gas fermentation […]
