Category: Food & Agriculture

U.S. crop production pushing grain storage capacity

U.S. crop production pushing grain storage capacity

October 16, 2026 |

In Missouri, Brownfield Ag News reported that an agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says continued production gains are putting U.S. grain storage capacity at a premium. Joe Janzen says last year’s record crop pushed total storage capacity utilized to 80%, a new record. “Where the potential demand for storage, where we have a […]

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Malaysia’s total palm oil stocks surge 24.54% to 3.51 million tons in September

Malaysia’s total palm oil stocks surge 24.54% to 3.51 million tons in September

October 16, 2026 |

In Malaysia, The Star reported that Malaysia’s total palm oil stocks rose by 691,835 tons, or 24.54%, to 3.51 million tons in September this year from 2.8 million tons a month earlier, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). MPOB said crude palm oil (CPO) stocks increased 31.88%, or 522,905 tons, to 2.16 million […]

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Brazil expands sorghum exports to China, intensifying competition with US

Brazil expands sorghum exports to China, intensifying competition with US

October 16, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Brazil is rapidly increasing sorghum production and exports, intensifying competition with the US in the Chinese market.  In August, the country made its first shipment of sorghum to China, opening a new export destination. Amid trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, Brazilian producers are gaining additional opportunities to expand their […]

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Ukraine’s harvest surpasses 50 million tons

Ukraine’s harvest surpasses 50 million tons

October 16, 2026 |

In Ukraine, Odessa Journal reported that Ukrainian farmers have harvested 50.94 million tons of crops, according to the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB). Over the past week, the harvested area increased by 1.52 million hectares, while total production rose by 4.7 million tons. The average yield stood at 3.78 tons per hectare, compared with 3.87 tons […]

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USDA forecasts higher corn and soybean yields

USDA forecasts higher corn and soybean yields

October 16, 2026 |

In North Dakota, AgWeek reported that the recent monthly USDA Crop Report and USDA World Supply and Demand Estimates, included increases in the projected 2026 yield and production estimates for both corn and soybeans, compared to the estimates in the September reports. The October Crop Report increased the projected 2026 average U.S. corn yield to […]

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Brazil may reduce soybean and corn production due to El Niño and fertilizer shortages

Brazil may reduce soybean and corn production due to El Niño and fertilizer shortages

October 16, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that soybean and corn production in Brazil could decline in the marketing year 2026/27 due to the impact of El Niño and limited fertilizer availability following the war in the Middle East.  According to S&P Global Energy CERA forecasts, soybean output is expected to fall by 2.2% compared with the previous […]

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Malaysia eyes stronger palm oil exports as Indonesia boosts domestic use

Malaysia eyes stronger palm oil exports as Indonesia boosts domestic use

October 11, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Malaysia expects to increase palm oil exports to global markets as rising use of the commodity for biodiesel production in Indonesia could reduce the latter’s export availability.  Malaysian palm oil exports have increased by 8% year on year over the past eight months. Additional opportunities for Malaysia are emerging from […]

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Córdoba closes the 2025/26 season with a record corn production of around 26 million tons

Córdoba closes the 2025/26 season with a record corn production of around 26 million tons

October 11, 2026 |

In Argentina, Data Portuaria reported that the 2025/26 corn harvest in Córdoba is projected to reach approximately 26 million tons, a record production for the province, according to the Córdoba Grain Exchange (BCCBA) agronomic report. According to the report, the corn harvest was delayed for much of the winter. High humidity and cloudy days slowed […]

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Ukraine harvests grain from 63% of projected area as average yield reaches 4.84 tons per hectare

Ukraine harvests grain from 63% of projected area as average yield reaches 4.84 tons per hectare

October 11, 2026 |

In Ukraine, The New Voice of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian farmers already harvested 35.174 million metric tons of grains and legumes from 62.7% of the projected area, with an average yield of 4.84 tons per hectare, according to figures from the country’s Agriculture Ministry. Wheat harvesting has been completed, with 26 million metric tons collected […]

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Malaysia’s palm oil stocks could hit a record 3.45 million tons

Malaysia’s palm oil stocks could hit a record 3.45 million tons

October 11, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Malaysia’s palm oil inventories may have risen 22% m/m in September to 3.45 million tons, according to a Bloomberg survey of market participants. This would mark a new all-time high, surpassing the previous record of 3.22 million tons set in December 2018. The sharp build-up in stocks was driven by […]

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