In the UK, the Poultry Site reported that China’s soybean imports rose to their highest-ever level for the month of August. The world’s top soybean buyer brought in 12.28 million metric tons in August, data from the General Administration of Customs showed, up 1.2% from 12.14 million tons a year earlier. “August soybean imports were […]
In Ukraine, MillingMiddle East & Africa reported that Ukraine has officially imposed a 10% export duty on soybeans and rapeseed, effective September 4, 2025, in a bid to stimulate domestic processing and increase state revenues amid ongoing conflict and economic pressures. The move, signed into law by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is part of broader amendments […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that soybean imports to Egypt have increased sharply since the beginning of the year — to 2.9 million tons, which is 1 million tons higher than the corresponding level of 2024. The report stated that the increase in supplies was made possible by reduced prices offered by sellers of oilseeds from […]
In United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that South African sugar cane growers are facing mounting pressure from both international tariffs and low-cost imports, forcing some to make difficult decisions about staffing and production. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs hit South Africa’s exports to the U.S., which had previously benefited from a duty-free quota of 24,000 […]
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 […]
