In Nebraska, NTB reported that researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are alerting farmers about a pest affecting soybean crops across the state. The bright orange larvae of the Soybean Gall Midge have been detected in Saunders County since late May, and more recently in Lancaster and Otoe Counties, according to the Soybean Gall Midge […]
In China, Ecns.cn reported that about 75% of summer wheat had been harvested nationwide as of June 10, totaling 260 million mu (about 17.3 million hectares), according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The report noted that summer wheat refers to seasonal wheat sown in autumn and winter of the previous year or […]
In the UK, World Grain reported that grain production in the United Kingdom is forecast to increase by 9% over the previous year, largely driven by a partial recovery in wheat output, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. The FAS projects UK grain production to […]
In Argentina, Seed World reported that a team of INTA scientists is exploring strategies to optimize soybean production. The initiative, led by the Plant Ecophysiology Group at INTA’s Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetic Resources, focuses on whether improving nitrogen nutrition can mitigate the negative effects of water stress on both yield and grain protein […]
In Brazil, the National Supply Company (Conab) reported that the volume of soybean and corn shipped through the ports of the Northern Arc has increased by around 57% in recent years, rising from 36.7 million tons in 2020 to 57.6 million tons in 2024. This growth is the result of investments in multimodal infrastructure, with […]
In Germany, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) noted that sorghum millet is seen as the crop plant of the future as it builds up a particularly high amount of biomass and thrives in harsh conditions. In an in-depth investigation of this salt-stress-induced sugar accumulation conducted by an international team including scientists from KIT it […]
In India, Business Standard reported that Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the economic potential of a new sugarcane variety with a 14% sugar recovery rate, stating that it could increase Maharashtra’s economic output. “Brazil has developed a sugarcane breed through biotechnology that offers a 14% sugar recovery. If we use a similar variety in Maharashtra, […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the volume of grain and pulses crops exports from Ukraine in the 2024/25 MY as of June 6 amounted to over 38.6 million tons, which is 9.1 million tons, or 19% less than in the same period last season, according to data from the State Customs Service, published by the […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazilian agribusiness consultancy AgRural raised its forecasts for Brazil’s 2024/25 corn and soybean crops, citing improved agricultural yields in several states. Brazil’s total corn production is set to hit 128.5 million metric tons this season, AgRural said, up from a previously estimated 124.8 million tons. Farmers in Brazil’s center-south region […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that Argentina’s 2024/25 soybean yields continue to be higher than expected, according to a report by the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC). The report noted that harvesting efforts for the grain are still behind the five-year average. The Stock Exchange currently estimates that Argentina’s production of the oilseed at 50 million […]
