In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazil’s 2024/25 soybean crop was estimated at a record 172.1 million tons, up 800,000 tons from the February forecast, according to a survey by Agroconsult. The projection indicates that the Brazilian soybean harvest will grow 10.7% compared to the previous cycle, or 16 million tons, after large producers such […]
In Missouri, Food Business News reported that a series of new levies and restrictions proposed by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) on importers and exporters that use Chinese-made ships could deal a significant blow to US agriculture and transportation, according to an economic impact report commissioned by more than 30 industry groups. […]
In Brazil, Compre Rural reported that the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) reduced its projection for Brazilian exports of soybeans, corn and wheat in March. For soybeans, the entity expects shipments of 15 million to 16.12 million tons, a slight decrease in the upper limit of the estimate compared to the previous week, which […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that DEKALB launched new sorghum products in central U.S. The report noted that sorghum is expected to be an attractive crop for areas experiencing drier than usual field conditions. The report added that Bryan Thomas with DEKALB noted there are two new varieties of sorghum available in 2025. He said DKS49-76 […]
In Iowa, Successful Farming reported that although corn and sorghum planting continues to progress across Texas, agronomists suggest that some farmers might switch from planting acres in corn and sorghum to cotton this year amidst continuing drought. In West Central Texas, Reagan Noland, an assistant professor and extension agronomist for Texas A&M University, said, “Both […]
In Argentina, Puntal reported that soybean production in Argentina will reach 48.8 million this crop season, according to a report by the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange. The new estimate is one million less than the previous report. “As mentioned in previous reports, high temperatures and prolonged water shortages have generated thermo-hydric stress for soybean crops, […]
In Indonesia, The Star reported that the Indonesian government is looking to develop genetically modified organisms (GMO) to boost domestic soybean production and reduce imports. The report noted that the head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Arief Prastyo Adi, said Indonesia must prepare to use genetically modified soybeans to reduce dependence on imports. The […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company announced it has commenced construction of a methanol production demonstration facility within its Mizushima Plant. The facility will utilize diverse gases, including CO2 and industrial by-product gases as raw materials. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 100 tons of methanol and is expected to begin demonstration […]
In India, Precendence Research reported that the global advanced biofuels market revenue reached $87.98 billion in 2024 and is predicted to attain around $1443.4 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 34.85%.The advanced biofuel market is propelled by renewable energy requirements, government support, technological developments, and accessible, sustainable resources such as algae and lignocellulosic biomass, […]
In Australia, HyFuel Solar Refinery, a subsidiary of Vast Renewables Limited, has been awarded $441,000 through the Australia-Singapore Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative for maritime and port operations. The funding will progress the development of South Australia Solar Fuels (SA Solar Fuels), a sustainable fuels project collaboration between Vast and global energy company Mabanaft. SA […]
