In Nebraska, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln reported that researchers Chi Zhang, Edgar Cahoon and Bin Yu will focus on the genome-wide identification of small gene fragments called microexons to advance knowledge on gene functions and regulation for oil accumulation and stress response in sorghum. The researchers got a three-year, $1.6 million grant from the U.S. […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil’s 2025/26 soybean crop, which is currently being planted, was estimated at a record 177.6 million tons, virtually unchanged from the previous month’s projection, according to the second survey by the National Supply Company (Conab) for the cycle. The report noted that the projected planting area also remained almost unchanged, […]
In Brazil, GloboRural reported that the National Supply Company (Conab) estimates significant growth in Brazilian soybean exports. The projection is that the volume could reach 112.1 million tons in the 2025/2026 season, an increase of 5.11% compared to the previous harvest. Brazil is expected to have a grain harvest of 354.8 million tons in 2025/26, […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Ukraine exported over 10 million tons of grain and leguminous crops as of November 10, which is 38.4% less than last year. The figures were provided by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. Ukrainian wheat exports amounted to 6.50 million tons, which is 1.78 million tons or […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil has received its first approvals to export sorghum and dried distillers grains (DDG) to China, The Brazilian Agriculture Ministry said that China gave the green light for 10 Brazilian plants to export sorghum, while five were cleared to ship corn-based DDG and DDG with solubles (DDGS). China accounts for […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China’s Ministry of Agriculture has raised its corn production forecast for the 2025-2026 season (October-September) to 300 million tons, the highest since record-keeping began in 1949. The report noted that the gross corn harvest forecast is up 1.3% from last month. The yield is higher than previously forecast, despite heavy […]
In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that Bangladesh’s leading soy processors and importers have pledged to purchase U.S. soybeans and soybean meal worth $1.25 billion. The letters of intent were signed on November 4, 2025, by major players in Bangladesh’s soy value chain, Meghna Group of Industries, City Group, Delta Agrofood Industries Ltd., […]
In China, Index Box reported that China’s sugar cane market is forecast for modest growth with a projected volume of 110 million tons and value of $38.8 billion by 2035, despite a recent decline from peak 2013 levels. Current production (104 million tons) falls short of domestic consumption (107 million tons), leading to a significant […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that soybean planting for the 2025/26 season began in recent days in Argentina, where most of the producing areas have “optimal” surface moisture conditions, citing a study by the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC). Argentina is the world’s largest exporter of soybean oil and meal, and according to the BdeC, the […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesian palm oil exports (including crude palm oil and refined palm oil) totaled 17.58 million tons from January to September 2025, an 11.62% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data by Statistics Indonesia. Palm oil exports in September totaled 1.38 million tons, a 6.9% decrease year-on-year. […]
