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In Brazil, G1 reported that the soybean harvest for the 2025/26 crop in Brazil reached 82% of the cultivated area as of April 2, according to a survey by consulting firm AgRural. This represents an increase of seven percentage points compared to the previous week. Despite the progress, the pace remains below that recorded during […]
In Brazil, CNN Brasil reported that Brazilian soybean exports in March fell 1% in volume compared to the same period last year, to 14.52 million tons, according to data from the Foreign Trade Secretariat (Secex). Compared to February, shipments more than doubled, since the market already accounts for soybeans harvested in 2026 in March, a […]
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 Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Russia significantly boosted grain exports in March 2026 amid geopolitical tensions caused by the war in Iran and concerns over potential global supply shortages. According to the Russian Grain Union, wheat exports rose 2.1 times year-on-year to 4.6 million tons, while total grain shipments increased 2.4 times to nearly 5.3 […]
