Soybean liquidity in Brazil records reduction
In October, liquidity involving soybeans in Brazil showed a notable reduction, impacting the agricultural market. After all, this decrease in commercial activity is largely due to the growing disparity between the values requested by sellers and those offered by buyers. On the one hand, soybean farmers were focused on field activities […]
Weather conditions continue to impact wheat harvest
The month of October proved to be a challenging period for wheat producers in Brazil, as adverse weather conditions had a significant impact on the harvest and raised concerns about the quality of crops. In the leading states in wheat production, Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul, reports of losses in the field due to the weather […]
Sea freight rates for US cereals declined in the third quarter
Ocean freight rates for shipping grain from the U.S. Gulf and Pacific Northwest decreased in the third quarter compared with the previous quarter and the previous year, according to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). ), released by World Grain. Comparing with […]
Mississippi boat rates drop with little improvement in water levels
Barge shipping rates on the Mississippi River are declining despite water levels remaining low and continued restrictions on barge movement, as reported by FreightWaves. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) weekly grain transportation report, published on October 19, the […]
Cashew farming and its challenges
Considered one of the most important cultivated species in tropical regions, the cashew tree's main products of economic expression are the edible almond and the nut shell liquid (LCC). Cashew farming, as it is known, has been undergoing major transformations in recent years. Producers who depend on this crop are realizing that, in order to maintain […]
