In Illinois, Reuters reported that S&P Global Commodity Insights estimated the average U.S. corn yield in 2025 at 189.1 bushels per acre (bpa) and production at 16.768 billion bushels, based on its own agribusiness survey. For soybeans, S&P forecast an average U.S. yield of 53.8 bpa and production of 4.306 billion bushels. The report noted […]
In Malaysia, Reuters reported that a fungal disease once confined to older palm trees in coastal areas is spreading across Malaysian palm plantations and appearing much earlier in growth cycles, threatening yields in newly replanted areas. Ganoderma, the fungus, is emerging in second-generation plantings, whereas previously it was only evident after three planting cycles, said […]
In Ukraine, APK Inform reported that corn harvesting has begun in Ukraine, according to operational data from the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture. The total harvested area of grain crops this year is forecasted at 4.141 million hectares, according to the report. Overall, grain and legumes in Ukraine have been harvested from almost 6.933 […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazilian soybean production in 2025/26, with planting expected to begin this month, could reach a record 180.92 million tons, a 5.3% increase over the previous season, counting on a recovery in production in Rio Grande do Sul, according to data from local consultancy Safras & Mercado. The forecast indicates […]
In Brazil, Globo Rural reported that Brazil shipped 8.12 million tons of soybean in August, 84% of which were destined for Chinese ports, according to data from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec), China’s share of Brazilian soybean purchases has grown significantly this year. Over the past four years, the Asian country accounted for […]
In Kansas, High Plains Journal reported that Warner Seeds, a United States-based sorghum seed company has acquired the Sorghum Partners brand, germplasm portfolio, and all sorghum assets from S&W Seed Company, a provider of sorghum seed. With this acquisition, Warner Seeds gains additional access to a best-in-class germplasm library, herbicide tolerance and forage grazing flexibility […]
In Indonesia, Euroactiv reported that Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno recently announced a new push to develop palm oil standards through Global South cooperation organizations – specifically the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and others), CPAPC (the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries) and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). […]
In China, Reuters reported that China’s soybean importers are boosting purchases from Argentina and Uruguay over the next year to fill the supply gap left by the absence of U.S. shipments as the trade war drags on between Washington and Beijing. The report noted that Chinese processors may buy up to 10 million metric tons […]
In Canada, MooseJaw Today reported that Canadian farmers are forecast to harvest more canola in 2025/26, according to Statistics Canada. StatCan estimated there’s about 19.94 million ton of canola to be harvested, 3.6% more than its revised 2024/25 figure of 19.24 million. Among the other major crops, corn for grain was forecast to edge higher […]
In Iowa, Successful Farming reported that Syngenta and M.S. technologies announced their next generation of soybean traits – featuring HPPD inhibitor tolerance. The report noted that the new trait will offer tolerance to a wide range of HPPD inhibitor chemistries such as mesotrione, isoxaflutole and bicyclopyrone in addition to existing Enlist E3 technology. This aims […]
