In Oregon, Capital Press reported that University of Idaho scientists discovered a naturally occurring genetic mutation in wheat associated with increased yield. UI College of Agricultural and Life Sciences researchers, led by wheat breeder Jianli Chen, screened germplasm — or collections of genetic material, including a panel of spring wheat varieties developed by Pacific Northwest […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia’s palm oil export growth slowed significantly in the first half of 2026 as the country prepared to launch its mandatory B50 biodiesel program. According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), palm oil exports rose by 7.3% year-on-year to $12.27 billion in January-June 2026, compared with a 24.8% increase during the same […]
In the UK, Farm Progress reported that the latest US crop progress report from USDA, covering the week through August 2, showed corn and soybean crop quality trending unexpectedly lower after a modest drop for both commodities. Spring wheat crop conditions exceeded expectations, meantime, while the winter wheat harvest continues to press ever closer to […]
In North Dakota, Ethanol Producer Magazine reported that National Sorghum Producers called on members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to preserve permanent nationwide, year-round E15 language in the Agricultural Act of 2026 and advance the Farm Bill. The updated Senate proposal would permanently remove the summertime regulatory barrier restricting sales […]
In Brazil, UOL reported that the second-crop corn harvest in Brazil, referring to the 2025/26 cycle, reached 69.1% of the planted area as of July 31, an advance of 10.8 percentage points compared to the previous week, reported the National Supply Company (Conab) in its weekly crop progress bulletin. Compared to the same period of […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazil is expected to export a record 115.4 million tons of soybeans in 2026, a 1.14% increase compared to last month’s projection, the industry association Abiove said. If confirmed, the volume exported by the world’s largest producer and exporter of the oilseed would exceed the total shipped in 2025 […]
In Indonesia, Antara reported that Indonesia’s smallholder farmers manage 41% of the country’s oil palm plantations, underscoring their central role in the industry and challenging the perception that palm oil production is dominated by large corporations, the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) said. BPDP Director of Finance, General Affairs, Compliance and Risk Management Zaid Burhan […]
In Brazil, Canal Rural reported that Brazilian soybean and corn production is expected to grow again in the 2026/27 crop season, according to the first planting intention survey by Datagro Grãos. The consultancy projects an increase in cultivated area for both crops and considers a scenario of relatively favorable weather conditions, despite the possibility of […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Argentina’s wheat and corn production is expected to decline in the marketing year 2026/27 due to slightly smaller harvested areas and lower yields, according to the USDA Agricultural Attaché in Buenos Aires. The sharpest decline is forecast for wheat, with Argentina expected to drop out of the world’s top 10 […]
In Indonesia, Antara reported that Indonesia is stepping up diplomatic efforts to persuade Washington to grant tariff exemptions for its palm oil exports as the United States prepares to finalize broader trade measures following investigations into labor practices and industrial capacity. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed that the government has formally requested […]
