In Brazil, Globo Rural reported that Brazil is expected to harvest a record soybean crop in 2024/25, valued at 172.4 million tons, according to an estimate by Agroconsult. If confirmed, the volume will represent a growth of 10.9% compared to the result of 2023/24. According to the consultancy, the start of the current season was […]
In Uruguay, Infonegocios reported that Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced the acquisition of a grain and oilseed storage facility in Colonia, Uruguay. This facility, operated by the company for the past six years, is strategically located 2.5 kilometers from the port of Nueva Palmira , Uruguay’s main bulk terminal. The report noted that crops such […]
In Washington DC, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the publication of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The interim rule establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production of biofuel feedstock commodity crops grown in the United […]
In Washington DC, World Grain reported that US farmers last fall planted more acres to winter wheat for harvest in 2025 than they did for 2024, but fewer than 2023 and just shy of the five-year average acreage, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Seedings of winter wheat for harvest this year were […]
In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that a report by the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange stated that 21% of the overall area planted with the crop is in poor to fair condition due to water restrictions. “This situation is especially critical in the south of the core zone, where the greatest decrease in water conditions […]
In Argentina, La Nacion reported that the Rosario Grain Exchage (BCR) said that Argentina’s 2024/25 corn crop is expected to reach 48 million tons, down from a previous estimate of 50-51 million tons, due to the impact of a drought. In its monthly grains report, the BCR said its estimate for 2024/25 soybean production would […]
In Finland, Neste said it is partnering with Italian fuel distributor Firmin to make Neste MY Renewable Diesel available for the first time in Italy to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is available in Italy from the beginning of January, 2025, the firm said. […]
In India, AstuteAnalytica reported that the global bioethanol yeast market is projected to hit the market valuation of $56.50 billion by 2033. The report noted that the market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 13.27% during the forecast period 2025–2033. The report highlighted that the bioethanol yeast market exhibits notable dynamism as both […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has granted a $36.1 million loan to back the expansion of ethanol production and power generation from sugarcane biomass in Minas Gerais state. The funds will enable local company Companhia Mineira de Acucar e Álcool (CMAA) to add up to 34 MW of installed […]
In India, Reuters reported that India’s AM Green has partnered with Dubai-based global port and logistics firm DP World to develop infrastructure to export 1 million ton per annum (MTPA) each of green ammonia and methanol. The report noted that the partnership includes building infrastructure across the European Union, the Far East region, and the […]
