In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in January are estimated at 1.71 million tons, according to data from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). The volume, if confirmed, would be below the 2.4 million tons shipped in the same month in 2024, according to the Anec. Corn exports were forecast at […]
In Germany, Bayer announced a deal with Canada-based Smart Earth Camelina Corp., whereby Bayer has acquired their camelina germplasm, intellectual property, and materials to expand its position in biomass-based feedstock markets. Bayer said it aims to help decarbonize the transportation sector and to deliver regenerative agriculture solutions through the investment and development of intermediate oilseed […]
In the Philippines, Business World reported that bad weather conditions are expected to disrupt corn production this year after rains forced some farmers to alter their planting schedules, according to the Philippine Maize Federation, Inc. (PhilMaize). “Bad weather, typhoons, and heavy rains caused delays in planting in some areas. There are some that have completed […]
In Missouri, World Grain reported that the latest report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture forecasts a strong soybean production and crush in Argentina in the 2024-25 marketing year. With nearly 90% of the soybean crop planted, crop development is progressing well with 93% of the crop in the […]
In Missouri, Agupdate reported that the University of Missouri Extension is studying the use of pig manure as a crop fertilizer in research at the MU Bradford Research Farm in Columbia. The study is looking at corn yields and soil health indicators under three treatments on 5 acres at Bradford Farm, according to the report. […]
In Norway, Sintef reported that a EU-funded project will promote CO2 capture and improve economic sustainability by converting waste CO2 to value added products. Converting industrial CO2 waste streams into feedstock in an economical and energy-efficient manner is essential for sectors to meet EU climate targets and boost their competitiveness, Sintef said. Many production processes […]
In Mexico, the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS), reported that researchers from UAS, the National Polytechnic Institute, the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Regional Integral Development in Durango, and other institutions have identified a new plant species of the genus Jatropha in Sinaloa, between Mazatlán and San Ignacio. The new species has been named Jatropha marquezii. […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange increased its corn planting area estimate, while trimming the pegged soybean area for the 2024/25 season. The corn crop is now seen covering 6.6 million hectares, up from a prior estimation of 6.3 million hectares, the exchange said, adding the new forecast was a “correction” […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reported that the Indonesian government has yet to implement a higher mandatory blend of biodiesel planned for January 1 as industry participants await technical details of the new regulation, causing confusion among palm oil traders. The government had pledged to mandate a 40% mix of palm oil-based fuel in biodiesel from January […]
In China, Ecns.com reported that a new wheat variety bred through hybridization with crested wheatgrass has begun undergoing extensive cultivation in China’s Yellow River-Huaihe River region, with an aim to develop a variety with improved disease resistance and climate adaptability. Named “Pubing 03,” the variety was developed by the Zhongyuan Research Center of the Chinese […]
