In Brazil, Datamar News reported that Brazil’s Northern Arc increased soybean and corn throughput by around 57% in four years, from 36.7 million tons in 2020 to 57.6 million tons in 2024. In 2025, routes north of the 16th parallel south — which crosses the middle of Brazil — accounted for 39.5% of the country’s […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil’s 2026/27 soybean crop is expected to reach a record 182.7 million tons, up 100,000 tons from the previous estimate, according to an AgRural analyst. The consulting firm raised its forecast for Brazil’s soybean crop due to an adjustment in the expected planted area, now estimated at 49.159 million hectares, […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Brazil’s sorghum production has increased from around 2.1 million tons in 2020/21 to a forecast 7.62 million tons in 2025/26. This means output has risen by about 3.6 times over five seasons, with the current crop expected to set a new record, according to the report. Compared with 2024/25, when […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BAGE) forecasts Argentina’s soybean production at 53.6 million tons in the 2026/27 season. This would be 3.5 million tons above the 50.1 million tons produced in the previous season, according to the report. Soybean area could expand to 17 million hectares, up 0.2 million hectares […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the USDA said that 18% of U.S. corn is harvested, matching the five-year average, but at the low end of expectations, with 96% of the crop dented and 72% mature, as the national crop rating held at 57% good to excellent. The report stated that 17% of soybeans are harvested, […]
In Korea, The Korea Times reported that China is set to cut tariffs on a broad range of US agricultural goods, from corn and wheat to meat and dairy, but top import item soybeans were excluded from a tariff-reduction list its commerce ministry issued on September 28. The list covers sorghum, vegetable oils and meals, […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Soybean planting for the 2026/27 crop in Brazil reached 4.39% of the total estimated area, compared to 4.15% at the same time last year and also ahead of the five-year historical average of 1.44%, according to data from consultancy Pátria AgroNegócios. “Planting is progressing well from the start. The […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that palm oil production in Indonesia and Malaysia could decline by around 3% in 2027 due to prolonged dry weather caused by a strong El Niño. Analysts expect the impact on plantation yields to emerge with a lag, increasing risks to global supply, according to the report. Indonesia’s output could fall […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Brazilian farmers are expanding corn acreage in the marketing year 2026/27 amid strong domestic demand, particularly from ethanol producers. According to Conab, total corn production in the country may rise to 148 mln tons, up 2.8% from the previous season. The largest increase is expected in first-crop corn acreage, which […]
In Mexico, World Grain reported that Mexico’s overall grain production is forecast to fall for marketing year 2026-27, pushing up imports to meet domestic demand, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Corn, rice and sorghum production are seen declining, pressured by weak profitability, elevated input […]
