In Argentina, EFE reported that the Argentine government approved for commercialization a new variety of genetically modified soybeans developed by the German multinational BASF. The new transgenic event was approved by a resolution of the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries of the Argentine Ministry of Economy, published last week in the Official Gazette. The […]
In North Dakota, Ethanol Producer reported that U.S. agricultural producers are expected to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, up 5% or 4.73 million acres when compared to last year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s annual Prospective Plantings report. When compared to 2024, corn planted acreage is expected to be […]
In Argentina, Agritotal reported that the corn production estimate in the country’s core region was adjusted to 7.8 million tons, compared to 8.1 million tons in January 2025, according to the Rosario Grain Exchange. The report noted that the recovery in rainfall during February came too late for corn crops, which suffered from a lack […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazil’s 2024/25 soybean crop was estimated at a record 172.1 million tons, up 800,000 tons from the February forecast, according to a survey by Agroconsult. The projection indicates that the Brazilian soybean harvest will grow 10.7% compared to the previous cycle, or 16 million tons, after large producers such […]
In Missouri, Food Business News reported that a series of new levies and restrictions proposed by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) on importers and exporters that use Chinese-made ships could deal a significant blow to US agriculture and transportation, according to an economic impact report commissioned by more than 30 industry groups. […]
In Brazil, Compre Rural reported that the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) reduced its projection for Brazilian exports of soybeans, corn and wheat in March. For soybeans, the entity expects shipments of 15 million to 16.12 million tons, a slight decrease in the upper limit of the estimate compared to the previous week, which […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that DEKALB launched new sorghum products in central U.S. The report noted that sorghum is expected to be an attractive crop for areas experiencing drier than usual field conditions. The report added that Bryan Thomas with DEKALB noted there are two new varieties of sorghum available in 2025. He said DKS49-76 […]
In Iowa, Successful Farming reported that although corn and sorghum planting continues to progress across Texas, agronomists suggest that some farmers might switch from planting acres in corn and sorghum to cotton this year amidst continuing drought. In West Central Texas, Reagan Noland, an assistant professor and extension agronomist for Texas A&M University, said, “Both […]
In Argentina, Puntal reported that soybean production in Argentina will reach 48.8 million this crop season, according to a report by the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange. The new estimate is one million less than the previous report. “As mentioned in previous reports, high temperatures and prolonged water shortages have generated thermo-hydric stress for soybean crops, […]
In Indonesia, The Star reported that the Indonesian government is looking to develop genetically modified organisms (GMO) to boost domestic soybean production and reduce imports. The report noted that the head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Arief Prastyo Adi, said Indonesia must prepare to use genetically modified soybeans to reduce dependence on imports. The […]
