In Argentina, Reuters reported that rainfall in the last week helped improve the condition of late-planted soybeans in Argentina, where 80% of the crop is in normal to excellent condition, according to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC). Argentina is the world’s largest exporter of soybean oil and meal, and the BdeC estimates that the […]
In Indonesia, Antara News reported that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government will establish processing centers to convert palm oil and used cooking oil into aviation fuel, as part of efforts to develop alternative energy sources. Prabowo emphasized that aviation fuel can now be produced from palm oil, which is abundant in Indonesia, […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has announced tighter controls on crude palm oil (CPO) exports and price regulations on bottled palm oil starting today, as rising global oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict drive stronger domestic biodiesel demand. The ministry emphasized that these measures, including maintaining energy reserves, […]
In Canada, Farmtario reported that Ontario farmers plan to increase corn acres by 5.4% this spring, citing figures from Statistics Canada. The report also stated that Ontario farmers plan to seed 2.9 million acres of soybeans this spring, unchanged from last year, according to Statistics Canada. Using an average yield of 50.6 bushels per acre, […]
In South Carolina, Clemson University said that scientists from the university and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have identified heat-tolerant soybean lines and key traits that could help develop more resilient crops. The team evaluated about 200 soybean breeding lines over two growing seasons in South Carolina, exposing plants to temperatures exceeding 100 degrees during […]
In Brazil, World Grain reported that corn production is seen expanding in Brazil for marketing year 2026-27 as the country’s grain and feed sectors continue to shift toward more profitable crops supported by strong ethanol demand and better margins relative to rice and wheat, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Hydrogen Utopia International (HUI), a company focused on converting non-recyclable waste plastic into hydrogen, clean fuels and advanced materials, has received a proposed letter of intent from Mithra Energy S.A., a Poland-based energy company, regarding potential cooperation for the roll out of waste plastic to hydrogen facilities […]
In New York, The Times of Central Asia reported that Uzbekistan has announced a major step toward developing large-scale clean energy infrastructure with the signing of a binding implementation agreement for a $6.08 billion biofuel project in the Khorezm region. The Project Implementation Agreement (PIA) was signed between Allied Biofuels FE LLC and the regional […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Green Hydrogen Development Holding Limited, a subsidiary of United Energy Group (UEG), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals Company, Alexandria Fertilizers Company (Alexfert), and Orascom Construction SAE to explore the development of a Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub project in Alexandria. […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that US sustainable aviation fuel start-up Sora Fuel said it had raised $14.6 million in a funding round to scale its technology that produces jet fuel from air, water and renewable energy. Boston-based Sora Fuel said it would use the proceeds to build and operate a pilot production facility aimed […]
