In Washington DC, World Grain reported that shipments of US soybeans in the first quarter of 2025-26 (September through November) were off to their slowest start in over a decade, according to the January 1 Grain Transportation Report (GTR) by the US Department of Agriculture. At 12.3 million tons, the total volume of US soybeans […]
In Morocco, Barlaman Today reported that Russia will raise its grain export quota to 20 million tons in 2026, nearly doubling the 10.6 million tons permitted in 2025. The government attributes the increase to an unprecedented national harvest of 137 million tons. The quota now covers wheat, barley, corn, and mixed grains shipped outside the […]
In Argentina, Noticias Agropecuarias reported that Argentine grain sorghum planting is maintaining a steady pace at the start of the 2025/26 campaign, according to the latest survey by the Buenos Aires Cereal Exchange, which reported that the area planted up to last week reached 55.2% of the 900,000 hectares planned nationwide. In the last two […]
In Indonesia, Antara reported that the Indonesian government announced a total ban on the import of rice, table sugar, and corn for 2026, citing a significant rise in domestic production and a strategic pivot toward national food self-sufficiency. Tatang Yuliono, a senior official at the Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs, stated that the country has […]
In China, Reuters reported that Chinese officials have vowed to stabilise grain production and increase soybean oilseed production capacity, as Beijing seeks to reduce imports and ensure food security China must stabilize grain and edible oil production, improve grain varieties and enhance quality, according to officials who attended the Central Rural Work Conference. Agriculture ministry […]
In Brazil, Compre Rural reported that soybean planting in Brazil reached 97.6% of the planned area for the 2025/26 crop by December 20th, an advance of 3.5 percentage points compared to the previous week. Compared to the same period in the 2024/25 crop, when 97.8% of the area had been planted, there is a slight […]
In Brazil, Safras & Mercado reported that Brazil is expected to produce 4.08 billion tons of sorghum in 2026. This volume will exceed the 3.67 billion tons harvested this year. According to analyst Paulo Molinari from Safras & Mercado, among the states, the largest production will be recorded in Goiás, with 1.25 billion tons, followed […]
In Brazil, Safras & Mercado reported that the planting of corn for the 2025/26 season in Argentina has reached 81% of the projected area, estimated at 10,471,246 hectares nationwide, according to the Ministry of Agriculture , Progress shows an acceleration compared to the previous week, when implementation stood at 73% , reflecting better operating conditions […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Malaysia’s palm oil market is expected to stabilize in 2026, underpinned by stronger export growth and easing production, as global demand improves amid more competitive pricing, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC). MPOC projects palm oil exports to rise to 16.2 million tons in 2026, while production is […]
In Brazil, Radar Digital Brasilia reported that Brazil is expected to close the year with a total export volume between 176 and 177.7 million tons of grains and derivatives, according to the weekly bulletin from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (ANEC). Soybeans remain the main product of Brazilian agribusiness, with a forecast of 109.27 […]
