In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that local firm DATAGRO Grãos estimated that the projection for corn production in Brazil was revised upwards, from 132.7 to 134.0 million tons. The volume represents an increase of 10% in relation to the corn harvested in 2023/24, which totaled 122 million tons. The report highlighted that the recently harvested […]
In Paraguay, Market Data reported that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) expected Paraguay’s soybean production to reach 11 million tons in the 2025/26 harvest. Paraguay ranks sixth among the world’s largest soybean producers, according to data from the USDA with a production of 10.2 million tons in 2024. It also ranks third among […]
In Brazil, VGN reported that Brazil is expected to ship a total of 14.99 million tons of soybeans in June, according to estimates by Anec. This export volume represents an increase of 4.4% compared to the previous month, according to ANEC. Despite the high export volume, the entity adjusted the ceiling downwards, since in its […]
In Oklahoma, Kokh reported that a trio of new wheat varieties at Oklahoma State University could lead to more natural bread with fewer additives. Brett Carver, a professor and wheat genetics chair at OSU’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, started working on a naturally occurring genetic protein called Bx7oe in 2012. The cells produce […]
In Maryland, Fact.Mr reported that the global bio-feedstock market is expected to reach $224.9 billion by 2035, up from $115 billion in 2024. During the forecast period from 2025 to 2035, the industry is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.3%, as the market emerges to meet the growing demand for sustainable raw materials […]
In Mexico, World Grain reported that stronger demand and rising prices will drive increased production of corn, rice and sorghum in Mexico, while prolonged drought and weaker price expectations will lower wheat production in 2025-26, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. The report noted that […]
In Argentina, Infobae reported that the national government has decided that, starting July 1, the export duties on soybeans and corn will rise again. According to the resolution, the soybean tax rate will rise from current 26% to 33%, while that of corn and sorghum will go from 9.5% to 12%. The sunflower tax rate […]
In Canada, World Grain reported that a group of companies in the soybean supply chain, with the support of Protein Industries Canada, is investing in a new breeding program for early-maturing, high-protein, non-GMO soybean varieties suited to Canada’s climate. The report noted that the group will work toward development of a novel, soy-based plant protein […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China will accelerate the introduction of high-oil, high-yield soybean, dense-tolerant and disease-resistant corn, and disease-resistant wheat varieties. China’ agriculture ministry also plans to optimize variety trial protocols, including gradually increasing planting densities for crop variety trials of corn and soybeans, it said in a statement. The move by the Chinese […]
In Argentina, TN reported that an international team of researchers achieved a significant advance in agricultural biotechnology, developing a genetically edited bio-fertilizer that promises to increase the productivity of soy by 6%. The research was led by the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), with the collaboration of laboratories in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia and […]
