RS describes 2024 floods as “biggest climate catastrophe”
The state government described the floods that hit Rio Grande do Sul between late April and early May 2024 as “the greatest climate catastrophe” in the state’s history. In just a few days, the volume of precipitation ranged from 300 to 700 mm, affecting more than 60% of the state’s territory. In addition, […]
USDA projects US soybean production at 4.46 billion bushels
In the November edition of the Crop Production bulletin, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that US soybean production is expected to reach 4.46 billion bushels in 2024. The number represents a reduction of 3% compared to the previous estimate, and a significant increase of 7% compared to last year. In the bulletin […]