In Canada, SeedWorld reported that the Argentine Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries approved the use of optical markers for varietal identification of soybean samples. This new tool allows for the identification or verification of soybean varieties through real-time image processing using artificial intelligence. It allows for determining the predominant varieties in a sample, along […]
In California, IndexBox reported that the sorghum market in Africa is expected to reach 30 million and $13.8 billion in value by 2035. The report stated that the market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 0.7% in volume and 1.0% in value from 2024 to 2035. The value of the sorghum market in […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the USDA recently estimated that planted sorghum acres were up 6% from the initial estimate at 6.605 million acres and 1% on the year, with harvested area also expected to be 1% larger than last year at 5.675 million acres. Sorghum production this year is pegged at 391.495 million bushels, […]
In Nebraska, Progressive Farmer reported that Members of the National Corn Growers Association called on Congress and the Trump administration to push across the finish line legislation that would allow year-round, permanent sales of E15 nationwide, following the latest USDA estimates of a record corn crop expected in 2025. If the 16.7-billion-bushel (bb) production estimate […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that France’s agriculture ministry has increased its forecast for this year’s soft wheat harvest, confirming a significant rebound from last year, but anticipates a reduction in maize production due to the impact of hot and dry weather on yields. For soft wheat, France’s main cereal crop, the ministry estimated the harvest […]
In Indonesia, Asia Sentinel reported that the Indonesian government is seizing up to 2 million hectares of seized illegal oil palm forest, some of it possibly from Malaysia’s biggest oil palm companies which for years have expanded across the Strait of Malacca, and handing them over to a state-owned enterprise which specializes in palm oil […]
The MAHA Commission has cracked a few eggs. Its recent report calls for sweeping changes in the U.S. diet, including a reduced role for widely used seed oils in the food system. Industry reaction has been swift and sharp — with oilseed processors, farmers, and nutrition scientists warning of market disruption, higher costs, and questionable […]
In Brazil, Compre Rural reported that the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) updated its export projections for August, indicating a volume between 7.80 million and 8.50 million tons of soybeans, with an average of 8.15 million tons applied in the calculations. The volume represents a 32.4% decrease compared to the 12.02 million tons shipped […]
In Australia, a new report by GrainGrowers highlights the potential for grain and oilseed based low-carbon liquid fuels to strengthen sovereign fuel capability, reduce reliance on imports and support emission reduction goals. The report, “Reaping the Benefits: How Australian Grain and Oilseeds Can Support Australia’s Low Carbon Fuel Security,” explores the strategic opportunities emerging as […]
In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that the use of certified soybean seed in 2024/25 in Argentina was estimated at 16.7% by the National Seed Institute (Inase). While this is higher than the previous season, it still cannot surpass the 20% mark in effect until the 2021/22 season. The average age of the varieties used […]
