Category: Food & Agriculture

European wheat to benefit from U.S.-China trade war, Strategie Grains says

European wheat to benefit from U.S.-China trade war, Strategie Grains says

April 12, 2025 |

In Canada, Canadian Cattlemen reported that European Union soft wheat is expected to benefit from the escalating trade war between the United States and China, consultancy Strategie Grains said, as it raised its output estimates for all major EU cereals this year due to improved growing conditions. The report noted that the EU has been […]

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Turkey surges to third-largest Russian wheat importer after ban lift

Turkey surges to third-largest Russian wheat importer after ban lift

April 12, 2025 |

In Turkey, Türkiye Today reported that Turkey resumed purchasing wheat from Russia in March after lifting import restrictions and gradually rose to become the third-largest importer of Russian wheat within a single month, according to the Russian rail logistics company Rusagrotrans. So far this season, Turkey has imported 2.5 million tons of wheat from Russia. […]

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USDA reduces corn ending stocks, lowers soybeans slightly

USDA reduces corn ending stocks, lowers soybeans slightly

April 12, 2025 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the USDA has lowered U.S. ending stocks estimates for corn and soybeans. Corn ending stocks are now seen at 1.465 billion bushels, a drop of 75 million from March. Soybeans are pegged at 375 million bushels, down 5 million, on higher domestic crush demand against more imports.  The USDA noted […]

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Ukraine exports nearly 93,000 tons of soybean as of early April

Ukraine exports nearly 93,000 tons of soybean as of early April

April 12, 2025 |

In Ukraine, Odessa Journal reported that Ukraine has already exported nearly 93,000 tons of soybeans as of early April, according to the analytical department of the agricultural cooperative PUSK. “As of April 1, approximately 2 million tons of soybeans remained in Ukraine, slightly more than last year when there were about 1.7–1.8 million tons. However, […]

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Soybean production grows in Mato Grosso do Sul and harvest could reach 14.6 million tons

Soybean production grows in Mato Grosso do Sul and harvest could reach 14.6 million tons

April 6, 2025 |

In Brazil, Midiamax reported that Mato Grosso do Sul state should produce 14.6 million tons of soybeans in this new harvest, according to Data from Semadesc (State Secretariat for the Environment, Development, Science, Technology and Innovation) The head of Semadesc, Jaime Verruck, estimates that the area cultivated in this soybean harvest will be 4.5 million […]

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Wheat output in India may exceed record official estimate

Wheat output in India may exceed record official estimate

April 6, 2025 |

In India, The Financial Express reported that wheat production in India is expected to exceed the record 115 metric tons estimate, with strong crop conditions and an increased sowing area, “Wheat output is definitely likely to be better than the projected 115 million tons, itself a record, given the current crop conditions,” Ratan Tiwari, director […]

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Frost in Argentina could affect corn productivity in 24/25 season, grain exchange says

Frost in Argentina could affect corn productivity in 24/25 season, grain exchange says

April 6, 2025 |

In Argentina, Reuters reported that early frosts in the coming days could affect Argentina’s 2024/25 corn yields, with production estimated at 39 million tons, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC) said in its weekly crop report. “Frost forecasts for the coming days could have a negative impact on expected yields. The areas where these events […]

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StoneX cuts Brazil soybean and corn crop estimates

StoneX cuts Brazil soybean and corn crop estimates

April 6, 2025 |

In Brazil, CNN reported that Brazilian consultancy StoneX stated that Brazil’s 2024/25 soybean harvest was estimated at a record 167.54 million tons, but with a reduction of around 800,000 tons compared to the previous estimate. The consultancy noted that adverse weather in Rio Grande do Sul state was the main reason for the drop in […]

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Lack of rain could reduce corn productivity in Brazil, Conab says

Lack of rain could reduce corn productivity in Brazil, Conab says

April 6, 2025 |

In Brazil, Agrolink reported that Brazil’s National Supply Company (Conab) indicated that corn cultivation is still developing, but faces challenges in the filling and flowering phases. The scenario varies according to the location. In the south of Maranhão, crops are developing normally, while in other areas planting is almost complete, but weather conditions compromise the […]

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Paraguay’s corn exports fall 50% in June 2024-January 2025 period

Paraguay’s corn exports fall 50% in June 2024-January 2025 period

April 6, 2025 |

In Paraguay, El Nacional reported that Paraguayan corn has suffered a sharp decline in the 2024 harvest, with a 50% drop in exports between June 2024 and January 2025.  According to Capeco’s Foreign Trade Report, Paraguay exported 1,544,821 tons of corn during this period, compared to 3,066,598 tons shipped in the previous harvest. This drastic […]

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