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US soybean exporters sold 102,100 tons of the 2025/26 crop, according to USDA

US soybean exporters sold 102,100 tons of the 2025/26 crop, according to USDA

May 17, 2026 |

In Brazil, UOL reported that US exporters sold 102,100 tons of soybeans from the 2025/26 crop in the week ending May 7, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).  The volume, which represents a low for the marketing year, indicates a 28% drop compared to the previous week and a 60% decline compared to […]

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USDA raises Brazilian corn forecast to 135 million tons

USDA raises Brazilian corn forecast to 135 million tons

May 17, 2026 |

In Brazil, Suno Noticias reported that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) raised its estimates for the 2025/26 crop in Brazil. According to the USDA, the national harvest is expected to reach 135 million tons next season, above the previous forecast of 132 million. This figure surpasses the market consensus compiled by the Wall […]

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UGA forecasts 18% growth in Ukrainian corn exports next season

UGA forecasts 18% growth in Ukrainian corn exports next season

May 17, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Ukraine expects to increase corn exports next season as favorable weather conditions are likely to boost yields despite a fertilizer shortage caused by the conflict in Iran. According to Mykola Horbachov, President of the Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA), corn exports in the 2026/27 marketing year could reach 26 million tons, […]

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Purdue acquires soybean germplasm with unique yield traits

Purdue acquires soybean germplasm with unique yield traits

May 17, 2026 |

In Michigan, AGDaily reported that Purdue University’s Department of Agronomy has acquired the KenAvis soybean germplasm collection, a rare reservoir of underexploited genetic diversity, from alumnus Bob Taylor. The collection includes soybean lines with at least 20 distinct traits that Purdue will use and license for research, breeding and new varieties. The report noted that […]

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Grain exchange increases estimates for soybean, corn production in Argentina

Grain exchange increases estimates for soybean, corn production in Argentina

May 17, 2026 |

In Argentina, TN reported that the soybean harvest estimate in Argentina rose by 2 million tons (4.17%) to 50 million tons, according to the monthly national estimate released by the Rosario Board of Trade (BCR). On the other hand, the report indicated that corn production continues to increase, rising from 67 to 68 million tons, […]

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Conab sees Brazil’s grain harvest at 358 million tons

Conab sees Brazil’s grain harvest at 358 million tons

May 17, 2026 |

In Brazil, World Grain reported that Brazil’s total grain production for 2025-26 is forecast to reach 358 million tons, up 5.7 million tons (1.6%) year on year, according to the latest forecast from the National Supply Company (Conab). In its eighth Grain Harvest Survey released May 14, Conab said the production, if realized, would be […]

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EIA raises 2026 ethanol production, consumption forecasts

EIA raises 2026 ethanol production, consumption forecasts

May 17, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the U.S. Energy Information Administration has raised its outlook for fuel ethanol production and consumption in 2026, reflecting stronger expectations for output and blending demand. The agency now expects ethanol production to average 1.1 million barrels per day in 2026, slightly higher than last month’s estimate of 1.09 million […]

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Danantara plans IPO for waste-to-energy holding Denera

Danantara plans IPO for waste-to-energy holding Denera

May 17, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesia’s sovereign investment agency, BPI Danantara Indonesia, has signaled plans to list its newly established holding company, PT Daya Energi Bersih Nusantara, on the Indonesia Stock Exchange through an initial public offering (IPO). The company, known as Denera, was established to oversee and manage waste-to-energy (WtE) projects across […]

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Fusion Fuel starts biomass steam project at South African dairy facility

Fusion Fuel starts biomass steam project at South African dairy facility

May 17, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Fusion Fuel Green has begun commercial operations at its first biomass-powered industrial steam project at a dairy facility in South Africa, marking its entry into the Southern African market. The project, developed in partnership with Alien Fuel, is expected to generate around $700,000 in annual revenue. It has been […]

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CertifHy and Hydrogen Europe partner for RFNBO certification training

CertifHy and Hydrogen Europe partner for RFNBO certification training

May 17, 2026 |

In the UK, Fuels Cells Works reported that CertifHy and Hydrogen Europe are teaming up in a strategic partnership to provide Hydrogen Europe’s members and the wider hydrogen community with targeted training on Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) certification, equipping stakeholders with the knowledge needed to understand and implement RFNBO requirements in practice. The […]

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