How will Trump's return affect Brazilian agriculture?
Donald Trump, with 277 delegates in the electoral college as of 9:00 am, announced his candidacy for president of the United States after his defeat to Joe Biden in 2020. The ticket, composed of Trump and JD Vance as vice president, promises a series of economic policies, including tax cuts, fighting inflation, recovering the […]
U.S. Soybean, Corn, Wheat Futures Fall
U.S. soybean, corn and wheat futures fell sharply in overnight trading following Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. president. Trump defeated incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris with more than 270 electoral votes. As expected, he announced plans to implement stiff tariffs on […]
Drought persists, but occasional rains benefit winter crops
According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin, published on Tuesday (5), dry weather remained dominant in the Western FSU region, with rainfall recorded only in the northern and eastern areas. In early October, essential rainfall hit eastern Ukraine and the southwest […]
Biodiesel industry grows and mitigates decline in chain GDP
The GDP of the soybean and biodiesel production chain in Brazil is expected to fall by 5.77% in 2024, totaling R$$ 521.3 billion. This reduction occurs after a rise of 22% in 2023 and is mainly associated with the failure of the soybean harvest and its negative effects on agribusiness services. The data are from a […]
Brazil's soybean exports expected to decline in November
Brazil’s soybean exports in November are expected to fall by almost half, according to the latest shipping schedule data from shipping agency Cargonave. The decline comes amid a record soybean crop in the United States, which is finishing its harvest. After a strong export campaign through October, […]
Ukraine's grain exports grow in 24/25 season
Ukraine’s grain exports for the 2024/25 season (July-June) amounted to about 14.7 million metric tons as of November 4. In comparison, the volume was approximately 9.8 million tons in the same period last year. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture released on Monday, this […]
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 […]
