In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that heavy rains and unusually cold weather have led to one of the weakest starts to the spring planting campaign in Russia in years, raising concerns over potential impacts on wheat output and exports from the world’s largest grain exporter. According to preliminary estimates, farmers have significantly fallen behind the usual […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Malaysia’s palm oil stockpiles increased in April for the first time in the past four months amid higher production and weaker exports. According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), inventories at the end of the month reached 2.31 million tons, up 1.7% compared to March. The main driver behind […]
In Brazil, UOL reported that US exporters sold 102,100 tons of soybeans from the 2025/26 crop in the week ending May 7, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The volume, which represents a low for the marketing year, indicates a 28% drop compared to the previous week and a 60% decline compared to […]
In Brazil, Suno Noticias reported that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) raised its estimates for the 2025/26 crop in Brazil. According to the USDA, the national harvest is expected to reach 135 million tons next season, above the previous forecast of 132 million. This figure surpasses the market consensus compiled by the Wall […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Ukraine expects to increase corn exports next season as favorable weather conditions are likely to boost yields despite a fertilizer shortage caused by the conflict in Iran. According to Mykola Horbachov, President of the Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA), corn exports in the 2026/27 marketing year could reach 26 million tons, […]
In Michigan, AGDaily reported that Purdue University’s Department of Agronomy has acquired the KenAvis soybean germplasm collection, a rare reservoir of underexploited genetic diversity, from alumnus Bob Taylor. The collection includes soybean lines with at least 20 distinct traits that Purdue will use and license for research, breeding and new varieties. The report noted that […]
In Argentina, TN reported that the soybean harvest estimate in Argentina rose by 2 million tons (4.17%) to 50 million tons, according to the monthly national estimate released by the Rosario Board of Trade (BCR). On the other hand, the report indicated that corn production continues to increase, rising from 67 to 68 million tons, […]
In Brazil, World Grain reported that Brazil’s total grain production for 2025-26 is forecast to reach 358 million tons, up 5.7 million tons (1.6%) year on year, according to the latest forecast from the National Supply Company (Conab). In its eighth Grain Harvest Survey released May 14, Conab said the production, if realized, would be […]
In Tanzania, Tanzania Insight reported that Indonesia has launched an ambitious initiative to develop next-generation palm oil trees using genetic resources from Tanzania, marking a significant step in agricultural collaboration between the two nations. The report noted that Indonesia has begun utilizing palm oil genetic resources from Tanzania to create a new generation of high-yield, […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil’s soybean production in the 2025/26 harvest is expected to total 177.8 million tons, down from the previously projected 181.6 million tons, due to the impact of drought in Rio Grande do Sul, consultancy StoneX reported. “Although it is still a record harvest, weather issues have caused some damage to […]
