Category: Food & Agriculture

Anec cuts forecast for soybean exports in August and raises forecast for corn

Anec cuts forecast for soybean exports in August and raises forecast for corn

August 23, 2026 |

In Brazil, UOL reported that the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) revised downward its estimate for soybean exports in August, to 10.56 million tons, compared to 10.88 million tons projected the previous week.  Even with the adjustment, the volume represents a 30.3% increase compared to the 8.11 million tons shipped in August 2025. Compared […]

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Argentina recorded a historic record for corn exports in July and projects a production of 70.5 million tons.

Argentina recorded a historic record for corn exports in July and projects a production of 70.5 million tons.

August 23, 2026 |

In Argentina, Data Portuaria reported that the Rosario Board of Trade (BCR) stated that Argentina’s 2025/26 corn production will reach 70.5 million tons, marking an increase of 2.5 million tons compared to the previous estimate. This brings the total supply for the season to 77.0 million tons, with projected ending stocks of 12.3 million tons. […]

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Malaysia plans to use palm oil to cool data centers

Malaysia plans to use palm oil to cool data centers

August 23, 2026 |

The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is developing Sawit EcoTherm, a palm oil-based cooling fluid that could replace water for cooling servers in data centers. The technology has already been tested in an operational environment and is moving closer to commercialzation, with MPOB finalizing a licensing agreement with a local manufacturer. The technology could significantly […]

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USDA forecasts that Washington, Iowa and Illinois to have the highest corn yields in 2026

USDA forecasts that Washington, Iowa and Illinois to have the highest corn yields in 2026

August 23, 2026 |

In Iowa, Successful Farming reported that the USDA has published its 2026 Crop Production report, detailing its forecast for the upcoming corn harvest season.  According to the report, Washington, Iowa, and Illinois are expected to record the highest corn yields this fall. Farmers in Washington state are expected to harvest 125,000 acres of corn this […]

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China accounts for 71% of Brazilian soybean exports in first seven months of 2026

China accounts for 71% of Brazilian soybean exports in first seven months of 2026

August 23, 2026 |

In China, Global Times reported that China remained by far the largest destination for Brazilian soybean exports in the first seven months of 2026, according to recent statistics released by Brazil’s National Association of Grain Exporters (ANEC). From January to July, China accounted for 71% of Brazil’s soybean exports, far ahead of Spain, the second […]

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Microbiomes point to a more targeted approach to soybean production

Microbiomes point to a more targeted approach to soybean production

August 23, 2026 |

In the Netherlands, HortiDaiy reported that the MicroBiomes4Soy consortium is investigating how soil microbiomes influence soybean performance, using samples from 100 agricultural soils across Europe. The research brings together Anastasija Jušković, PhD Student at the Austrian Institute of Technology; Maria Papadopoulou, PhD Student at Utrecht University; and Miriana Vicino, PhD Student at the University of […]

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IBGE expects the 2026 harvest in Brazil to grow by 2%

IBGE expects the 2026 harvest in Brazil to grow by 2%

August 16, 2026 |

In Brazil, GloboRural reported that the Brazilian harvest of grains, legumes, and oilseeds is expected to reach 353 million tons in 2026, a 2% increase compared to 2025.  This was reported by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) when releasing the July Systematic Survey of Agricultural Production (LSPA). According to the institute, compared […]

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Indonesia increased its palm oil exports in June

Indonesia increased its palm oil exports in June

August 16, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that palm oil exports from Indonesia rose to 2.75 million tons in June, according to Oil World. This is 1.26 million tons more than in May (1.49 million tons ), but 0.3 million tons less than in June last year. Shipments of refined palm oil totaled 2.21 million tons (1.33 million […]

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Cuts to acreage, yield pull U.S. sorghum production lower

Cuts to acreage, yield pull U.S. sorghum production lower

August 16, 2026 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the 2026 U.S. sorghum production will be considerably smaller than 2025, according to figures from the USDA. The USDA sees this year’s crop at 296.44 million bushels, a drop of 140.85 million on the year due to lower yield and acreage, both of which have been impacted by drought in […]

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University of Illinois study shows dwindling genetic diversity in corn hybrids, threatening future yields

University of Illinois study shows dwindling genetic diversity in corn hybrids, threatening future yields

August 16, 2026 |

In Illinois, WPSD reported that a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows a lack of genetic variance in corn across the corn belt, potentially posing a major problem for farmers in the future. Researchers said that breeders have reused the strongest performing lines as parents for decades, gradually reducing the overall diversity […]

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