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Argentina approves a new genetically modified corn variety with insect protection and herbicide tolerance.

Argentina approves a new genetically modified corn variety with insect protection and herbicide tolerance.

July 10, 2026 |

In Argentina, the Argentine Government said that the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries authorized, through Resolution 108/2026 , the commercialization of a new genetically modified corn that incorporates protection against certain coleopteran pest insects and tolerance to herbicides based on glufosinate ammonium. The approval was granted after successfully completing the evaluations carried out by […]

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Indonesia says B50 biodiesel plan to boost palm oil use, cut fuel imports

Indonesia says B50 biodiesel plan to boost palm oil use, cut fuel imports

July 10, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Reuters reported that Indonesia’s mandate to raise the biodiesel ​blend to 50% palm oil-based fuel from 40% will increase crude palm oil use to between 16.3 million and 17 million metric tons from 15.2 million tons, according to the country’s  Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia. The world’s largest palm ​oil producer last week launched […]

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Soybean exports reached 13.84 million tons in June, Anec says

Soybean exports reached 13.84 million tons in June, Anec says

July 10, 2026 |

In Brazil, UOL reported that Brazil’s National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) reported that the country exported 13.84 million tons of soybeans in June, a slight increase of 0.4% compared to the 13.79 million tons shipped in the same month of 2025.  The volume was 10.6% below the 15.48 million tons recorded in May and […]

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El Niño may reduce Malaysia’s palm oil production, USDA says

El Niño may reduce Malaysia’s palm oil production, USDA says

July 10, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the global palm oil market could face tighter supplies in the marketing year 2026/27 as El Niño threatens palm oil production in Malaysia. At the same time, domestic demand in Malaysia is expected to increase following the nationwide expansion of the mandatory B15 biodiesel blend. The outlook was presented in […]

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Newly discovered soybean biomechanism could increase crop yields

Newly discovered soybean biomechanism could increase crop yields

July 10, 2026 |

In Indiana, Purdue University reported that a group of scientists have discovered an evolutionary innovation in soybean plants that might improve crop yields if fine-tuned through alternative approaches such as gene editing, according to a study published this month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “Legume-based crops can pull nitrogen from the […]

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Ukraine’s grain and oilseed exports decline in 2025/26, while export value remains nearly unchanged, UGA says

Ukraine’s grain and oilseed exports decline in 2025/26, while export value remains nearly unchanged, UGA says

July 10, 2026 |

In Ukraine, APKInform reported that according to estimates by the Ukrainian Grain Association, Ukraine exported 41.1 million tons of grains and oilseeds in the 2025/26 marketing year, down from 46.7 million tons in the previous season and well below the 57.5 million tons exported in the 2023/24 season. The decline was attributed to lower grain […]

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China accepts Brazil’s environmental law for soybean imports

China accepts Brazil’s environmental law for soybean imports

July 10, 2026 |

In Brazil, Datamar News reported that China will require Brazilian soybean suppliers to comply with Brazil’s environmental legislation before fulfilling its soybean imports, but no more than that. Chinese buyers had initially planned to adopt stricter standards modeled on Brazil’s Soy Moratorium, but abandoned the proposal after lobbying by the Mato Grosso Soybean and Corn […]

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Aemetis sells $18 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits

Aemetis sells $18 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits

July 10, 2026 |

In California, Aemetis  announced that its ethanol and renewable natural gas subsidiaries have received funds from the sales of $18 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits. The sales include a $6 million tax credit generated by 2025 ethanol production and $12 million in tax credits generated by year-to-date 2026 ethanol and renewable […]

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GrainCorp outlines pathway for Australia’s SAF future

GrainCorp outlines pathway for Australia’s SAF future

July 10, 2026 |

In Australia, GrainCorp has released a new white paper highlighting Australia’s readiness to build a domestic SAF industry, as the Australian Government prepares to consult on a demand-side measure to stimulate investment in refining capacity. Titled From Paddock to Plane: Feedstock White Paper, the white paper sets out a clear and practical pathway for Australia […]

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Michelin and Axens enter exclusive talks to accelerate deployment of a key bio-based molecule for green chemistry

Michelin and Axens enter exclusive talks to accelerate deployment of a key bio-based molecule for green chemistry

July 10, 2026 |

In France, Michelin ResiCare and Axens announced they have entered exclusive discussions toward a strategic partnership around an innovative production technology for 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a key molecule for green chemistry. This partnership aims to accelerate the large-scale industrialization and rollout of a bio-based solution, addressing the growing decarbonization needs of the chemical and materials industries, […]

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