Category: Food & Agriculture

Ukraine nears completion of early grain harvest

Ukraine nears completion of early grain harvest

August 30, 2026 |

In Ukraine, Ukrinform reported that Ukrainian farmers have harvested 58% of the projected area of early grains, with wheat accounting for the largest share at 24.6 million tons. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food stated:  “As of 25 August, farmers across all regions have harvested 6.76 million hectares, or 58% of the forecast area. […]

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Chinese premier stresses efforts to secure bumper autumn grain harvest

Chinese premier stresses efforts to secure bumper autumn grain harvest

August 30, 2026 |

In China, Xinhua reported that Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for multiple measures to stabilize and boost grain production and all-out efforts to secure a bumper autumn grain harvest. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during an […]

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The area sown with corn in Argentina in 2026/27 would be 8.4 million hectares, exchange says

The area sown with corn in Argentina in 2026/27 would be 8.4 million hectares, exchange says

August 30, 2026 |

In Argentina, Reuters reported that the area sown with corn for the 2026/27 cycle in Argentina would be 8.4 million hectares, unchanged from the previous season, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC) said in its first estimate for the season that begins in September. Argentina is the world’s third largest exporter of corn and its […]

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USDA reports crop progress in new report

USDA reports crop progress in new report

August 30, 2026 |

In Iowa, Successful Farming reported that the USDA published the 21st Crop Progress report of the 2026 growing season. As of August 23, 86% of this year’s corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states had reached the dough growth stage. That’s ahead of the five-year average of 82%, according to the report. As of […]

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China ships first large cargo of Brazilian sorghum

China ships first large cargo of Brazilian sorghum

August 23, 2026 |

In China, Maritime Professional reported that China’s state-owned COFCO shipped its first large-scale cargo of Brazilian sorghum to China, , sending a 69,000-metric-ton batch that opens a new export channel for Brazilian producers. The cargo left COFCO’s terminal in Santos port aboard the Guoyuan 26 vessel and is expected to arrive at Nansha port in […]

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Indonesia plans to step up the processing of palm oil waste into biogas

Indonesia plans to step up the processing of palm oil waste into biogas

August 23, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia has the potential to produce up to 3.6 billion cubic meters of biogas annually from palm oil processing waste. The country’s palm oil mills generate around 125 million tons of POME each year, a large share of which remains an underutilized energy resource. According to the Palm Oil Agribusiness […]

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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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