In South Africa, IOL reported that he Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has raised its alarm over the decline of sorghum planting in the country. Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of the Agbiz highlighted the paradox facing the sorghum industry: despite its nutritional benefits and the potential for biofuel production, consumer demand remains dismally […]
In Hong Kong, Dismund Daily reported that China’s meteorological authorities issued a warning about the high risk of dry, hot winds in the next days, which could severely impact winter wheat crops in major producing provinces, including Henan. The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) forecasted that temperatures in parts of Henan, Shaanxi, Shanxi, and other regions […]
In Argentina, La Nacion reported that The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated Argentina’s soybean production for the 2024/25 season at 49 million tons. The USDA also forecasted a 48.5 million tons harvest for the following season. The USDA estimated Argentina’s corn production for the 2024/25 season at 50 million tons and wheat production for […]
In Brazil, Safras reported that it has adjusted its Argentine harvest forecast for the 2024/25 season, increasing its forecast from 48.4 million tons expected in February due to adverse weather conditions to 50.5 million tons. Analyst Agustin Geier explained that early soybean yields in the core zone were much higher than expected, and despite the […]
In Nebraska, Progressive Farmer reported that the USDA forecasted a 15.8-billion-bushel corn crop and a 4.34 bushel soybean crop for the 2025-26 marketing year. USDA estimated that the global wheat production for 2025-26 at 1.921 billion bushels, an increase from last May’s estimate of 1.858 bb. These forecasts were released as part of USDA’s latest […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that Brazil’s Conab said that with harvest nearly over, soybean production should be around 168.342 million tons, up 14% on the year, with the yield rising 10.5% thanks to improved weather. The report noted that second crop corn planting has wrapped up in Brazil with the crop pegged at 99.803 million […]
In Japan, the Japan Times reported that Japan is considering increasing its soybean and rice imports as a concession in trade negotiations with the U.S. over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The report noted that Trump unexpectedly brought Japan’s lead negotiator, Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa, into the Oval Office and touted “big progress” after […]
In Brazil, Safras & Mercado reported that the harvest of the 2024/25 summer corn crop in Brazil reached 74.5% of the estimated area of 3.512 million hectares as of April 17. According to a survey by Safras & Mercado, harvesting work reaches 90.4% of the cultivated area of 886,000 hectares in Rio Grande do Sul, […]
In Brazil, CompreRural reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in April were estimated at 14.3 million tons, a reduction of 200,000 tons compared to last week’s forecast, according to data from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). This estimated volume for the month would represent a growth of 6.3% compared to the same period last […]
In Pakistan, PTV reported that China has released a comprehensive blueprint to accelerate agricultural modernization, aiming to lift its overall grain production capacity to 700 million tons by 2027 through advancements in technology, innovation, and digital integration. The plan, which outlines strategic goals for the 2024–2035 period, emphasizes strengthening agricultural technology and equipment, enhancing international […]
