24th DATAGRO International Conference: Sugar and Ethanol
The 24th DATAGRO International Conference on Sugar and Ethanol, held on October 21 and 22 in São Paulo, brought together more than 1,300 participants and 80 speakers at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The event was attended by important names in the sector, as well as political figures, including the president of the Chamber of Deputies and representatives of […]
Soybeans start the week on the rise on the Chicago Stock Exchange
The week begins with soybean prices rising on the Chicago Stock Exchange. This Monday morning (4), at around 5:50 am (Brasília time), prices rose between 10.25 and 11 points. The November contract was worth US$ 9.92 per bushel, while the May contract – a reference for the Brazilian harvest – […]
Rainy weekend in the Midwest and Southeast
The weather forecast for the weekend in the Central-West and Southeast regions of Brazil indicates widespread rains, which should benefit developing crops, such as soybeans, corn and coffee — crops essential for national agribusiness. According to meteorologist Gabriel Rodrigues, from Portal Agrolink, humidity corridors are intensifying in […]
USDA positive on corn, but strength in Chicago limited
Corn futures prices were trading in the negative on the Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3) during trading on Thursday (31). The main quotes varied between R$ 73.06 and R$ 76.61 at around 1:28 pm (Brasília time), indicating a bearish day for the sector. The contract maturing in November 2024 was quoted at […]
On CBOT, soybean futures prices continue to rise
At around 12:57 p.m. (Brasília time), soybean futures prices on the Chicago Board of Trade were showing gains, with advances between 4.00 and 4.25 points. Soybean futures contracts on the CBOT showed gains in today's session, with advances between 4.00 and 4.25 points. The November/24 maturity rose 4.00 points, reaching US$ 9.80 […]
PalmaCon: Sustainability and potential of palm oil in Brazil
The first edition of PalmaCon, held in Belém (PA) on October 23 and 24, brought together experts and companies from the palm oil sector to discuss sustainability, market potential and the use of palm in the industry. The event highlighted the socioeconomic impact of the crop for local farmers and was organized by Abrapalma, […]
Corn contracts on B3 close higher
As reported by TF Agroeconômica, corn contracts on B3 rose this Tuesday (29), influenced by the growth of 0.73% on the Chicago Stock Exchange and a 1.40% appreciation of the dollar. Domestic demand, mainly from the feed and ethanol industries, continues to be the main factor supporting cereal prices, balancing […]
CBS: The strategy for the chocolate industry in the face of the historic high price of cocoa
The chocolate industry is facing a challenging time. Global cocoa production is experiencing a serious crisis, marked by a deficit of over 400,000 tons. One of the causes is the drop in African production, due to the aging of trees and the incidence of diseases. This shortage has drastically increased cocoa prices […]
Winter grain sowing in Ukraine is 90% completed
Ukrainian farmers have sown 4.68 million hectares of winter grains as of October 28 for the 2025 harvest. This represents 90.2% of the total planned area, which is 5.19 million hectares. The information was released by the Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday. According to the ministry, this area includes 4.13 […]
