Category: Food & Agriculture

Conab estimates grain harvest of 360.8 million tons in Brazil

Conab estimates grain harvest of 360.8 million tons in Brazil

August 16, 2026 |

In Brazil, GloboRural reported that Brazil’s National Supply Company (Conab) has revised its projection for the 2025/26 grain harvest upwards, confirming expectations of a record harvest.  The survey indicates that the harvested volume will be 360.8 million tons, approximately 700,000 tons more than the report released in July. Compared to the 2024/25 cycle, the increase […]

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Palm oil stocks in Malaysia reach a nearly two-year high

Palm oil stocks in Malaysia reach a nearly two-year high

August 16, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Malaysia’s palm oil stocks are estimated to have increased for a fifth consecutive month in July, reaching their highest level in nearly two years.  According to a Reuters survey of 11 traders, producers and analysts, inventories are estimated at 2.25 million tons, up 10.8% from June, the report stated. The […]

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Soybean planting for 2026/27 in Argentina to reach 18.30 million hectares

Soybean planting for 2026/27 in Argentina to reach 18.30 million hectares

August 16, 2026 |

In Brazil, Safras & Mercado reported that the intended soybean planting area in Argentina for the 2026/27 season would total 18.30 million hectares, an increase of 11% compared to the area planted in the 2025/26 season of 16.5 million hectares. Safras & Mercados analyst Agustín Geier explained that the growth in area at the national […]

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USDA cuts US soybean, corn yields

USDA cuts US soybean, corn yields

August 16, 2026 |

In the UK, Farm Progress reported that in its latest crop production report, the USDA cut its estimate for average 2026 U.S. corn yields to 180.7 bushels per acre (bpa), down from 183 bpa previously. Meanwhile, soybean yields were pegged at 52.7 bpa, down from USDA’s previous 53-bpa projection, according to the report.  USDA boosted […]

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Brazilian sorghum exports gain momentum in August, boosted by China.

Brazilian sorghum exports gain momentum in August, boosted by China.

August 9, 2026 |

In Brazil, CNN Brasil reported that Brazilian sorghum exports scheduled for August total at least 400,000 tons, with China taking a large share of the shipments, in a move that marks the effective start of Brazilian exports of this cereal to the Asian country. After Brazil managed to authorize exporters to export sorghum to China […]

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Brazilian soybean exports grow with new buyers, StoneX says

Brazilian soybean exports grow with new buyers, StoneX says

August 9, 2026 |

In Brazil, StoneX reported that Brazil exported 48.3 million tons of soybeans to China in the first half of 2026, a volume close to that recorded in the same period of the previous year. China accounted for 69% of Brazilian soybean exports in the first half of 2026, down from 75% a year earlier, according […]

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South Africa eyes China as record soybean harvest lifts export outlook

South Africa eyes China as record soybean harvest lifts export outlook

August 9, 2026 |

In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that South Africa could begin exporting part of its growing soybean surplus to China during the 2026/2027 marketing year as record production and improved trade access create fresh opportunities for the country’s agricultural sector. Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), […]

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UI researcher makes discovery that could help boost wheat yields

UI researcher makes discovery that could help boost wheat yields

August 9, 2026 |

In Oregon, Capital Press reported that University of Idaho scientists discovered a naturally occurring genetic mutation in wheat associated with increased yield. UI College of Agricultural and Life Sciences researchers, led by wheat breeder Jianli Chen, screened germplasm — or collections of genetic material, including a panel of spring wheat varieties developed by Pacific Northwest […]

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Indonesia’s palm oil export growth slows ahead of B50 biodiesel rollout

Indonesia’s palm oil export growth slows ahead of B50 biodiesel rollout

August 9, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia’s palm oil export growth slowed significantly in the first half of 2026 as the country prepared to launch its mandatory B50 biodiesel program.  According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), palm oil exports rose by 7.3% year-on-year to $12.27 billion in January-June 2026, compared with a 24.8% increase during the same […]

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US corn quality continues to tilt lower, USDA says

US corn quality continues to tilt lower, USDA says

August 9, 2026 |

In the UK, Farm Progress reported that the latest US crop progress report from USDA, covering the week through August 2, showed corn and soybean crop quality trending unexpectedly lower after a modest drop for both commodities. Spring wheat crop conditions exceeded expectations, meantime, while the winter wheat harvest continues to press ever closer to […]

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