In Alabama, Auburn University reported that researchers with Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES) and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System see that deficiencies in sulfur may be affecting corn yields. “Sulfur is a nutrient that directly participates in essential amino acids, which, when lacking will affect some protein formation in the […]
In Taiwan, Taiwan News reported that Taiwan’s soybean cultivation area has increased more than fivefold over the past decade as officials promote domestically grown soybeans as a sustainable, low-carbon agricultural product. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Taiwan currently produces about 5,000 tons of soybeans annually, accounting for only about 0.2% of domestic demand, with […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report confirmed a 6% decline in US corn production in the 2026/27 season, signaling a tightening global supply balance and a more volatile pricing environment for the animal feed industry. . According to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reported that Indonesia’s move to channel palm oil exports through a central agency could disrupt supplies of the world’s most traded edible oil, concentrating pricing power and potentially boosting exports from Malaysia. President Prabowo Subianto recently said the government will require exports of palm oil, coal and ferroalloys to go through a […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported the global soybean exports have increased by more than 11% since the beginning of 2026, reaching 3.05 million tons, according to analysts from Oil World. The main soybean importers in April were China at 13.64 million tons, and the EU at 1.45 million tons. Overall, since the beginning of 2026, global […]
In the Netherlands, The Port of Rotterdam Authority, the Municipality of Rotterdam and the Municipality of Schiedam, the Province of South Holland, InnovationQuarter, TU Delft, TNO and Smart Delta Drechtsteden have joined forces to accelerate hydrogen innovation. The new partnership LAUNCH2 officially commenced during the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026 in Rotterdam.. LAUNCH2 brings […]
In Spain, the Board of Directors of the Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has approved an administrative concession for the construction and operation of a plant for the processing and production of renewable fuels for loading and unloading at the Port of Sagunto. The concession, awarded to FIVE NEXT USEOIL SOLUTIONS, SL – UCO TRADING […]
In India, Chini Mandi reported that four of Australia’s most influential agricultural and manufacturing bodies have jointly called on the federal government to introduce an immediate national mandate for ethanol and biodiesel, citing the ongoing fuel crisis as proof of the country’s dangerous dependence on imported fuel. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), GrainGrowers, Australian Sugar […]
In Vietnam, VietnamNet reported that the Xuan Mai Urban Environment Company and Green Marble JSC on May 19 broke ground on the Nui Thoong high-tech waste treatment and waste-to-energy plant in Xuan Mai commune, Hanoi, with a total investment of about $200 million. Designed to process 2,000 tons of waste per day and generate 45MW […]
In Michigan, Stratview Research reported that the global bio-based polyurethane market was estimated at $ 40 million in 2024 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 9% during 2025-2030 to reach $ 67.4 million in 2030. “The major growth driver is the rising demand for environmentally sustainable materials in transportation and construction industries, […]
