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Argentine biodiesel production to decline this year, USDA says

Argentine biodiesel production to decline this year, USDA says

September 21, 2025 |

In the UK, Oil & Fats International reported that Argentina’s biodiesel production in 2025 is expected to be the lowest volume on record at 1.2 billion liters, a drop of 7% compared to the previous year, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. With domestic consumption steady, exports were forecast at a near […]

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Argentina’s 2025 biodiesel production seen falling to record low

Argentina’s 2025 biodiesel production seen falling to record low

September 17, 2025 |

In Argentina, Oils and Fats Magazine reports the country’s biodiesel producion is expected to hit the lowest volume on record at 1.2 billion liters as policies and market dynamics has led the industry to idle 70% of installed capacity, USDA data shows. Of that total, exports are expected to hit a 20-year low at 340 […]

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Argentine soybean area is expected to fall 4.3% in 2025/26, exchange says

Argentine soybean area is expected to fall 4.3% in 2025/26, exchange says

September 14, 2025 |

In Argentina, Bichos de Campo stated that a report by the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange said that the preliminary estimate for Argentine soybean area in 2025/26 is 18.4 million hectare is, 4.3% lower than the previous crop cycle, although it is the second highest in the last five cycles. “The reduction would be explained mainly […]

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Argentina authorizes a new genetically modified soybean resistant to insects and herbicides.

Argentina authorizes a new genetically modified soybean resistant to insects and herbicides.

September 14, 2025 |

In Argentina, Economis reported that the Ministry of Economy, through Resolution 169/2025 of the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries , approved the commercialization of the genetically modified soybean DBN-Ø82Ø5-8 , developed by DBNBC Argentina .  The biotechnological event provides protection against lepidopteran insects and tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, according to the report. […]

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China boosts soybean purchases from Argentina, Uruguay

China boosts soybean purchases from Argentina, Uruguay

August 31, 2025 |

In China, Reuters reported that China’s soybean importers are boosting purchases from Argentina and Uruguay over the next year to fill the supply gap left by the absence of U.S. shipments as the trade war drags on between Washington and Beijing. The report noted that Chinese processors may buy up to 10 million metric tons […]

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Argentina sorghum production in 2024/2025 grew by 16% to 2.9 million tons.

Argentina sorghum production in 2024/2025 grew by 16% to 2.9 million tons.

August 31, 2025 |

In Argentina, Agrofy News reported that sorghum production in Argentina showed a strong rebound in the 2024/2025 season, as the harvest reached 2.9 million tons , representing a year-over-year increase of 16%  According to the July report from the National Directorate of Agriculture, this volume was achieved thanks to a planted area of ​​1 million […]

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Argentina boosts biodiesel and ethanol prices in line with inflation

Argentina boosts biodiesel and ethanol prices in line with inflation

April 7, 2025 |

In Argentina, Reuters reports the government increased the price for biodiesel to $1,111.37 from  $1,071.27 last week in addition to increases in ethanol prices for both sugarcane- and corn-based fuels to nearly 72 cents and 66 cents, respectively. The government regularly raises prices for biofuels to compensate for the high inflation the country suffers from […]

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Buenos Aires grain Exchanges says soybean yields in Argentina are up thanks to recent rains

Buenos Aires grain Exchanges says soybean yields in Argentina are up thanks to recent rains

March 16, 2025 |

In Argentina, Reuters reported that soybean yields in Argentina’s main agricultural region have increased thanks to high rain volumes in recent days and weeks, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange said. According to the Grain Exchange, the current season’s harvest is expected to reach 49.6 million tons. “In production areas, the rains in February and early […]

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BCR forecast lower soybean production in Argentina’s core agricultural region

BCR forecast lower soybean production in Argentina’s core agricultural region

February 23, 2025 |

In Argentina, Pagina 12 reported that the estimate for soybean in the country’s core region for the 2024/25 cycle was adjusted to 16.5 million tons, with a yield of 32.2 qq/ha, far from the 40 qq/ha of the last campaign, according to a report by the Rosario Grain Exchange (BCR).  The drought in January broke […]

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Over 60% of Argentine soybeans are in normal to excellent condition: Buenos Aires grain exchange

Over 60% of Argentine soybeans are in normal to excellent condition: Buenos Aires grain exchange

February 16, 2025 |

In Argentina, La Nacion reported that more than 60% of Argentina’s 2024/25 soybeans are in normal to excellent condition thanks to rains in recent weeks that have provided relief to crops hit by drought and high temperatures, according to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange. The exchange estimates the soybean harvest for the current campaign at […]

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