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October
- October 18, 2019: Dry Start to 2019/20 Soy Planting Worries Farmers in Parana, Brazil
- October 17, 2019: Brazilian Farmers Concerned about Possible Changes to Kandir Law
- October 17, 2019: Mato Grosso Farmers Increase Forward Contracting of Corn
- October 16, 2019: 2019/20 Argentina Corn being Planted at about Average Pace
- October 16, 2019: 2019/20 Brazil Soybean Planting Pace much Slower than Last Year
- October 15, 2019: Reaction to October Crop Report increase in 2019 U.S. Corn Yield
- October 15, 2019: Reaction to October Crop Report decrease in 2019 U.S. Soy Yield
- October 14, 2019: Deforestation could Disrupt Rainfall Distribution in South America
- October 11, 2019: Conab - 2019/20 Brazil Soy 120.3 mt (+4.7%), Corn 98.3 mt (-1.7%)
- October 10, 2019: Brazilians Aggressively Selling their 2019/20 Grain Production
- October 9, 2019: Rumo Confirms Expansion of Railroad in Mato Grosso, Brazil
- October 9, 2019: 20% of Argentine Corn Planted, Very Little Soy, Dryness Worries
- October 8, 2019: U.S. Crops Could be Impacted by Freezing Temperatures
- October 8, 2019: 2019/20 Brazilian Soybean Planting off to Slowest Start in 6 Years
- October 4, 2019: Brazil and Paraguay closer to Linking Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
- October 3, 2019: Conventional Soybeans (non-GMO) Losing Ground in Mato Grosso
- October 3, 2019: Soybean Planting in Rio Verde, Goias off to an Uneven Start
- October 2, 2019: 2019/20 Brazil Soybean Planting off to a Slow Start, 1% Planted
- October 2, 2019: 2019/20 Argentina Corn 16% Planted, very few Soybeans Planted
- October 1, 2019: 2019 U.S. Crops Continue Slow March toward Maturity
- October 1, 2019: Estimates from the B. A. Grain Exchange and its Meteorologists
September
- September 30, 2019: Paranagua to Export 14% More Over Next Three Months vs. 2018
- September 27, 2019: Farmers in Western Mato Grosso are Anxious to Plant Soybeans
- September 26, 2019: Deforestation Declined in Mato Grosso as Grain Prod. Increased
- September 26, 2019: Santa Catarina to increase Soybean Acreage Decrease Corn Acreage
- September 25, 2019: Too Much Rain in NW Corn Belt, Too Little in Southeastern U.S.
- September 25, 2019: 2019/20 Soy Planting in Brazil off to a Slower Start than Last Year
- September 24, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn Condition Improves, Soybeans Unchanged
- September 24, 2019: Alternative Energy Supplementing Hydroelectricity in Brazil
- September 23, 2019: Results Indicate that Wheat can be Produced in Central Brazil
- September 20, 2019: Brazilian Farmers Ready to Plant, only Thing Missing is Rainfall
- September 19, 2019: 2019 U.S. Crops remain behind in Development
- September 19, 2019: Farmers in Mato Grosso have Sold 35% of their 2019/20 Corn Prod.
- September 18, 2019: Brazilian Soybean Planting off to a Slower Start than 2018/19
- September 18, 2019: Farmers in Argentina have Planted 2.2% of their Intended Corn
- September 17, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn Condition Unchanged, Soybeans decline 1%
- September 17, 2019: Highway BR-163 in Northern Brazil Blocked Again by Protestors
- September 16, 2019: More Sept. Fires in the Cerrado Region of Brazil than Amazon
- September 12, 2019: Annual Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle for Argentina
- September 12, 2019: Crop Production Cycles for Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia
- September 11, 2019: U.S. Corn Conditions down 3% due to Weather, lack of Nitrogen
- September 11, 2019: Six Million Acres of 2019 U.S. Soybeans not yet Setting Pods
- September 10, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn Condition declines 3% gd/ex, Soybeans Unchanged
- September 10, 2019: Soybean Rust may Appear Later this Year in Southern Brazil
- September 9, 2019: Economics and Politics Favor Soy over Corn in Argentina in 2019/20
- September 6, 2019: 3% of Full-Season Corn Planted in Parana in Southern Brazil
- September 5, 2019: AgRural Projecting 1.1% increase in Brazil Soy Acreage in 2019/20
- September 5, 2019: Farmers in Parana should be the First to Plant Soybeans in Brazil
- September 4, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn Condition improves 1% G/E, Soybeans Unchanged
- September 3, 2019: Amazon Fires put into Perspective
- September 2, 2019: Brazilian Rainfall Forecast for Sept.-Oct.-Nov. is a Mixed Bag
August
- August 30, 2019: Soybean Prices in Brazil continue to Move Higher
- August 29, 2019: Argentina May Start Exporting Soybean Meal to China
- August 29, 2019: Farmers in Parana trying to Revive Cotton Production
- August 28, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn Crop Improves Slightly remains Highly Variable
- August 28, 2019: Cool Temperatures slow U.S. Soybean Crop Development
- August 27, 2019: 2019 U.S. Crop Conditions improve 1-2% Good to Excellent
- August 27, 2019: Brazilian Sugarcane Acreage to Decline 2.4% in 2019/20
- August 26, 2019: Brazil will need to Import at least 7 Million Tons of Wheat
- August 23, 2019: Exports from Brazil's "Northern Arc" of ports could hit 35 mt in 2019
- August 22, 2019: Brazilian State of Santa Catarina imposes a 17% Tax on Ag Inputs
- August 22, 2019: Mato Grosso by far Largest Grain & Fiber Producing State in Brazil
- August 21, 2019: China Continues Aggressive Purchases of Brazilian Soybeans
- August 21, 2019: Rains Benefit U.S. Crops, slow Crop Development Main Concern
- August 20, 2019: U.S. Crop Conditions Decline 1%, Corn 54% & Soy 53% G/Ex
- August 20, 2019: 2019/20 Soybean Production Costs Increasing in Brazil
- August 19, 2019: Biodiesel Blend in Brazil will increase 1% to 11% on September 1st
- August 16, 2019: U.S. Approves new GMO Soybean Variety from Argentina
- August 15, 2019: Value of Argentine Peso in Freefall
- August 15, 2019: Brazil could be a Leader in Bioenergy Production
- August 14, 2019: Reaction to the U.S. August Crop Report
- August 14, 2019: 2019 U.S. Crops in Eastern Corn Belt continue Slow Development
- August 13, 2019: 2019 U.S. Crop Conditions Unchanged Last Week
- August 13, 2019: Corn Ethanol Production continues to expand In Brazil
- August 12, 2019: Second Frost Negatively Impacts Brazil's 2019 Wheat Crop
- August 9, 2019: Soybean Prices Improving for Brazilian Farmers
- August 8, 2019: First Look at 2019/20 South American Crop Production
- August 8, 2019: Sugar Mills have the Capacity to Generate 9% of Brazil's Electricity
- August 6, 2019: U.S. Crop Conditions Unchanged to slightly down
- August 6, 2019: Condition of U.S. Corn Crop declines 1% to 57% Good to Excellent
- August 5, 2019: Export Records set during Month of July at Port of Paranagua
- August 2, 2019: Brazil's North-South Railroad another Step Closer to Reality
- August 1, 2019: Brazil Ministry - Soy Production to Expand 32.9% over next Decade
July
- July 31, 2019: Condition of the 2019 U.S. Corn Crop shows Slight Improvement
- July 31, 2019: Condition of the 2019 U.S. Soybean Crop Unchanged
- July 30, 2019: U.S. Crop Conditions Unchanged to Slightly Higher
- July 30, 2019: Freeze negatively impacts Brazilian Sugarcane Crop
- July 29, 2019: RenovaBio attracts Investments in Brazil's Biofuels Sector
- July 26, 2019: Brazilian Supreme Court allows Iranian Grain Vessels to be Refueled
- July 25, 2019: Freeze results in Lower Wheat Production in Parana, Brazil
- July 25, 2019: Bridge over Paraguay River to connect M. G. do Sul with Paraguay
- July 24, 2019: U.S. Corn Condition declines 1% to 57% Good to Excellent
- July 24, 2019: U.S. Soybean Condition Unchanged at 54% Good to Excellent
- July 23, 2019: 2019 U.S. Crop Conditions Steady to Slightly Lower
- July 23, 2019: Soybean Supply to tighten in Brazil between September and January
- July 22, 2019: Brazil's Truck Drivers not Happy with New Freight Rates
- July 19, 2019: Cattle Herd in Mato Grosso now 30.33 Million Head
- July 18, 2019: Reaction to the S. American Estimates in the July WASDE Report
- July 18, 2019: Pasture-clearing Fires now Prohibited in Mato Grosso until Sep. 15th
- July 17, 2019: Soybean Harvest in Far Northern Brazil to Start within 30 Days
- July 17, 2019: 2018/19 Brazil Safrinha Corn Harvest Surpasses 50%
- July 16, 2019: U.S. Crop Conditions Improved Slightly Last Week
- July 16, 2019: U.S. Crops show Slight Improvement - High Temperatures Worry
- July 15, 2019: Brazilian Meat Exports surge in June thanks to Trade Dispute
- July 12, 2019: Conab Increases 2018/19 Brazilian Corn 1.5 mt to 98.5 Million Tons
- July 11, 2019: Stable Near-Term Domestic Soy Prices expected in Brazil
- July 11, 2019: Soybean-free period starts in Minas Gerais, Brazil
- July 10, 2019: Hard Freeze Negatively Impacted Crops in Southern Brazil
- July 10, 2019: 2019 U.S. Crops continue to be behind in their Development
- July 9, 2019: Trip Report - Northern Illinois - July 5, 2019
- July 9, 2019: U.S. Corn Condition Improves Slightly, Soybeans Decline Slightly
- July 8, 2019: Another Corn-Based Ethanol Facility set to open in Mato Grosso
- July 5, 2019: Brazilian Scientists developing "Tropicalized" Canola Varieties
- July 4, 2019: Soy Prices could decline 23% if Brazil's Kandir Law Revoked
- July 3, 2019: 2019 U.S. Soy 92% Planted, 83% Emerged - Remains Very Delayed
- July 3, 2019: Brazil's Forestry Plantation Plan calls for 12 mha by 2030
- July 2, 2019: 2019 U.S. Crop Conditions Hold Steady at Low Level
- July 2, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn Crop only 94% Emerged vs. Average of 100%
- July 1, 2019: Brazilian Farmers making Progress Harvesting their Safrinha Corn
June
- June 28, 2019: Parana Farmers Planting Wheat and Harvesting Safrinha Corn
- June 27, 2019: Cost of Producing Corn and Cotton in Mato Grosso on the Rise
- June 26, 2019: Trip Report - Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio
- June 25, 2019: U.S. Crop Conditions Decline due to Wet Conditions
- June 25, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn 96% Planted, Soybeans 85% Planted
- June 24, 2019:Rains Slows Corn Harvest and Winter Wheat Planting in Argentina
- June 20, 2019: 2019/20 Brazilian Harvest Plan Announced by Ag Minister
- June 20, 2019: Corn Harvest in Full Swing in Brazil, Record Production Expected
- June 19, 2019: Winter Wheat Planting underway in Brazil
- June 19, 2019: State of Santa Catarina Leading Pork and Poultry Exporter in Brazil
- June 18, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn Condition Unchanged at 59% Good to Excellent
- June 18, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn 92% Planted, Soybeans 77% Planted
- June 17, 2019: Industry Pushback against Weaker Environmental Rules in Brazil
- June 14, 2019: Grain Companies in Brazil may Reduce Credit for Farmers
- June 13, 2019: Conab Increases Brazilian Corn Estimate 1.8 mt to 98.0 Million Tons
- June 13, 2019: No-till Farming in Brazil offers Many Advantages
- June 12, 2019: Soybean-free Period in Mato Grosso starts June 15th
- June 12, 2019: Parana hit Hardest by Soybean Rust of any State in Brazil
- June 11, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn Planting 83% done, 15 Million Acres left to Plant
- June 11, 2019: 2019 U.S. Soybean Planting 60% done, 33 Million Acres left to Plant
- June 10, 2019: 96% of Fungicides used on Brazilain Soybeans is for Rust Control
- June 7, 2019: Safrinha Corn Yields in Mato Grosso already Setting Records
- June 7, 2019: Imea Estimates Soy Area in Mato Grosso to Increase 0.6% in 2019/20
- June 6, 2019: Brazil's 2019/2020 Harvest Plan to be Released June 12th
- June 6, 2019: Brazilian Farmers very hopeful concerning their 2019 Safrinha Corn
- June 4, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn Planting Record Slow at 67% Complete
- June 4, 2019: 2019 U.S. Soybean Planting Record Slow at 39% Complete
- June 3, 2019: Historic Low Prime Rate of 6.5% could benefit Brazilian Farmers
May
- May 31, 2019: Brazilian Soybean Prices follow U.S. Prices Higher
- May 30, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn only 58% Planted, Faces Many Challenges
- May 30, 2019: 2019 U.S. Soybean Acreage and Yields Uncertain at this Time
- May 29, 2019: 2019 U.S. Planting Progresses at Record Slow Pace
- May 29, 2019: Port of Paranagua in Brazil set to Load Largest Vessel Ever to Dock
- May 28, 2019: Safrinha Corn Harvest begins in Brazil, big Yields Expected
- May 28, 2019: Conab to Reduce the Number of its Grain Storage Facilities in Brazil
- May 24, 2919: Brazil's Ag Minister promotes Brazilian Ag Products in Asia
- May 23, 2019: Brazil's Corn Exports could Exceed 30 Million Tons in 2019
- May 23, 2019: Corn-Based Ethanol Production continues to Expand in Brazil
- May 22, 2019: U.S. Farmers Consider Prevent Plant Options for 2019 Crops
- May 22, 2019: Argentina Soy 77% Harvested, Corn 34%, Strong Yields for Both
- May 21, 2019: U.S. Corn 49% Planted (Avg. is 80%), Soybeans 19% (Avg. is 47%)
- May 21, 2019: Brazil Soy Sales Soar due to Chinese, Dollar, Delays in U.S. Planting
- May 20, 2019: Logistical Challenges for Grain Exports from Mato Grosso, Brazil
- May 17, 2019: Brazil is Second Largest Corn Exporter in the World and Climbing
- May 16, 2019: Brazil Anticipates Increased Meat Exports to China
- May 16, 2019: Brazil Making Slow Progress on Increasing Grain Storage Capacity
- May 15, 2019: Brazilian Farmers Optimistic as Early Safrinha Corn Harvest Begins
- May 15, 2019: 2018/19 Brazilian Soybean Harvest Approaching Completion
- May 14, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn 30% Planted, Soybeans 9% Planted
- May 14, 2019: Brazil's Cotton Acreage up 23% in 2018/19, more Increases Expected
- May 13, 2019: Brazilian Farmers Starting to Plant their Winter Wheat
- May 10, 2019: Conab Increases Brazilian Soy and Corn Production in May Report
- May 9, 2019: Brazilian Land Prices Reflect Agricultural Usage
- May 9, 2019: Corn-Based Ethanol now 4.6% of Brazil's Ethanol Production
- May 8, 2017: Slow Planting in U.S. could result in Lower Corn Acreage and Yields
- May 8, 2019: Equipment Sales Soar at Successful Agrishow-2019 in Brazil
- May 7, 2019: Continued Slow Planting of U.S. Corn, 23% Planted vs. 46% Average
- May 7, 2019: Increased Cotton Prod. Stimulates Cotton Harvester Sales in Brazil
- May 6, 2019: Brazil Pursues Rigorous Enforcement of Minimum Freight Rates
- May 3, 2019: Deforestation Declined in Brazil in 2018, Much More Work Needed
- May 2, 2019: The State of Mato Grosso leads Brazil in Cattle Production
- May 2, 2019: Winter Wheat in Parana 11% Planted and Rated in Good Condition
- May 1, 2019: 2018/19 Argentine Soybeans more than 50% Harvested
- May 1, 2019: New 2019/20 Harvest Plan in Brazil will be released June 12th
April
- April 30, 2019: Brazilian Exporters Unhappy about Increase in Freight Rates
- April 30, 2019: Record Late-April Snowfall across Portions of the Midwest
- April 29, 2019: More Sugar/Ethanol Mills in Brazil Close their Doors
- April 26, 2019: Threatened Truck Driver Strike Adverted in Brazil
- April 25, 2019: Soybean Premiums decline significantly at Brazilian Ports
- April 25, 2019: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul like their Soy Yields, but not Soy Prices
- April 24, 2019: 2019 U.S. Corn 6% Planted vs. Average of 12%
- April 24, 2019: Crop Yields in Argentina Continue to Exceed Expectations
- April 23, 2019: Brazilian Truck Drivers again threatening a Nationwide Strike
- April 23, 2019: Mato Grosso accounts for nearly 70% of Brazil's Corn Exports
- April 22, 2019: Wheat Production in Parana could impact U.S. Wheat Producers
- April 17, 2019: Early 2018/19 Argentine Soybean Yields Exceed Expectations
- April 17, 2019: Cold and Wet Weather Stalls Early Planting Progress in Midwest
- April 16, 2019: 2018/19 Brazil Safrinha Corn continues in Good Condition
- April 16, 2019: Brazil's Largest Farm Show starts in Two Weeks
- April 15, 2019: Researcher Predicts Frost will not Impact Corn in Southern Brazil
- April 12, 2019: Conab Increases Brazilian Corn Est. 1.2 mt to 94.0 Million
- April 11, 2019: Brazilian Government Supports the New Higher Freight Rates
- April 11, 2019: Brazilian Congress Debates Repeal of the Kandir Law
- April 10, 2019: U.S. Spring Planting Weather remains Worrisome
- April 10, 2019: Early 2018/19 Soybean Yields in Argentina are Very Good
- April 9, 2019: Corn is Star Performer in 2018/19 South American Growing Season
- April 9, 2019: Bridge Collapse in Northern Brazil will not Impact Soy Exports
- April 8, 2019: Brazil to become Second Largest Cotton Exporter in the World
- April 5, 2019: Program Launched to Improve the Productivity of Cerrado Soils
- April 4, 2019: Anec Estimates Lower Brazilian Soybean and Corn Exports
- April 4, 2019: Farmers in Parana hoping for Good Safrinha Corn Crop
- April 3, 2019: USDA Report may Overestimate Corn, Underestimate Soy Acreage
- April 3, 2019: Good Early Corn Yields in Argentina, Soy Harvest just Starting
- April 2, 2019: Another Corn-Based Ethanol Facility for Mato Grosso, Brazil
- April 2, 2019: Brazilian Farmers Optimistic about Safrinha Corn Production
- April 1, 2019: Brazilian Farm Show Highlights Various Agricultural Technologies
March
- March 29, 2019: Huge Number of Trucks arriving at Port of Rosario in Argentina
- March 28, 2019: 2019/20 Sugarcane processing in Brazil off to a Slow Start
- March 28, 2019: Soy Yields in NE Brazil Variable, just Like the Rest of the Country
- March 27, 2019: 2018/19 Brazilian Soybean Crop approaching 70% Harvested
- March 27, 2019: Brazilian Safrinha Corn in Good Condition, Dryness Worries
- March 26, 2019: Early Argentine Corn Yields Exceed Expectations, 8.5% Harvested
- March 26, 2019: Early Soy Harvest Underway in Argentina, Good Yields Reported
- March 25, 2019: Soybean Moratorium helps preserve the Water Cycle in Brazil
- March 22, 2019: Brazil may Import 750,000 Tons of Duty-Free U.S. Wheat Annually
- March 21, 2019: Cordoba, Argentina Could Harvest Record Large Corn Crop
- March 20, 2019: Hog Producers in Southern Brazil Looking for Corn from Paraguay
- March 20, 2019: Wet Weather Slows Brazil's Soybean Harvest, Helps Safrinha Corn
- March 19, 2019: 2018/19 Soybean Harvest just getting Underway in Argentina
- March 19, 2019: 2018/19 Argentina Corn 6% Harvested, Early Yields Very Good
- March 18, 2019: Grain Companies to bid on BR-163 and Ferrograo Railroad in Brazil
- March 18, 2019: 30th National Soybean Forum held in Southern Brazil
- March 18, 2019: 76% of Mato Grosso's Soybean Exports in Jan/Feb went to China
- March 15, 2019: Safrinha Corn in Parana 91% Planted, Early Conditions are Good
- March 14, 2019: Another Corn-Based Ethanol Facility announced for Mato Grosso
- March 14, 2019: Conab to Sell Many of its Grain Storage Facilities in Brazil
- March 13, 2019: Brazilian Farmers Optimistic about their 2018/19 Safrinha Corn
- March 13, 2019: Good Weather last Week Benefited Crops in Argentina
- March 12, 2019: 2018/19 Brazil Soybeans 57% Harvested
- March 12, 2019: Agricultural Limestone key to High Productivity in Cerrado Soils
- March 11, 2019: Trucks moving again on Highway BR-163 in Northern Brazil
- March 8, 2019: Highway BR-163 in Northern Brazil Reopened to Truck Traffic
- March 7, 2019: 2018/19 Safrinha Corn Planting Essentially Complete in Mato Grosso
- March 7, 2019: Early 2018/19 Corn Yields in Argentina are Good
- March 6, 2019: Late Season Weather helping 2018/19 Brazilian Soybean Crop
- March 6, 2019: Brazilian Agency Allows for Continued use of Glyphosate Herbicide
- March 5, 2019: Highway BR-163 closed in Northern Brazil due to Heavy Rain
- March 5, 2019: Weight Limits will be Enforced on BR-163 in Northern Brazil
- March 4, 2019: Soybean Premiums and Prices Move Higher in Brazil
- March 1, 2019: Brazilian States Loose Significant Revenue due to Kandir Law
February
- February 28, 2019: Traffic Problems Develop Once again on BR-163 in Northern Brazil
- February 28, 2019: Soybean Yields improving in Parana, but total Crop Still down 15%
- February 27, 2019: Spring Weather could Impact 2019 Corn and Soy Acreage in U.S.
- February 27, 2019: Southwestern Growing Region of Argentina still Needs Rainfall
- February 26, 2019: 2018/19 Brazilian Soybean Crop is 45% Harvested
- February 26, 2019: Weather Generally Beneficial for Start of Safrinha Corn in Brazil
- February 25, 2019: Ethanol Produced from Corn Increasing Rapidly in Brazil
- February 22, 2019: "Northern Arc" of Ports account for 28% of Brazil's Grain Exports
- February 21, 2019: Brazil has Three Distinct Corn Crops
- February 21, 2019: Livestock Producers in Southern Brazil importing Argentine Corn
- February 20, 2019: Brazil's Safrinha Corn off to an Early Start
- February 20, 2019: Dry Weather in Southern Argentina starting to be a Concern
- February 19, 2019: Indigenous Farmers in Brazil want to Expand Crop Production
- February 19, 2019: Improved Weather in Brazil Stabilizes Soybean Crop
- February 18, 2019: Brazilian Farmers Plant a Record Large Cotton Crop
- February 15, 2019: Brazil's New Agricultural Frontier - Sandy Soils
- February 14, 2019: Dryer Weather benefiting Crops in Argentina, at least for Now
- February 14, 2019: 2018/19 Soy Production in Paraguay could be down as Much as 30%
- February 13, 2019: Conab lowers Brazilian Soybean Production 3.5 mt to 115.3 Million
- February 13, 2019: 2018/19 Safrinha Corn is 71.2% of Brazil's Total Corn Production
- February 12, 2019: Brazil Ag Minister to allow Commercial Ag on Indigenous Lands
- February 12, 2019: Some of the Best Rains of the Summer last Week in Central Brazil
- February 11, 2019: Brazil Judge Reinstates Fines for not Paying Minimum Freight Rates
- February 8, 2019: Imea Lowers Mato Grosso Soy Estimate, Increases Corn Estimate
- February 7, 2019: Port of Paranagua and Rumo Railroad Expanding Operations
- February 7, 2019: Freight Rates Top Priority of Ag Caucus in new Brazilian Congress
- February 6, 2019: 2018/19 Brazil Safrinha Corn Planting off to a Record Fast Start
- February 6, 2019: Outside of Saturated Areas, 2018/19 Argentina Crops doing Fine
- February 5, 2019: Brazil Soybean Crop 21% Harvested vs. 5-Year Average of 8.6%
- February 5, 2019: Wheat plays Key Role in Trade between Brazil and Argentina
- February 4, 2019: Pushback Continues against late Planting of Soy in Mato Grosso
- February 1, 2019: Brazil Government Reaffirms Commitment to Complete BR-163
January
- January 31, 2019: Early Soy Yields out of Mato Grosso do Sul and Goias Disappoint
- January 31, 2019: Soybean Prices in Mato Grosso decline as Harvest Progresses
- January 30, 2019: 2018/19 Argentina Crops Complicated by Saturated Conditions
- January 30, 2019: 2018/19 Brazil Safrinha Corn being Planted at Record Pace
- January 29, 2019: Every State in Brazil expecting Lower Soybean Yields
- January 29, 2019: Brazilian Farmers facing Higher Freight Rates
- January 28, 2019: Cotton Planting in Mato Grosso more than Half Complete
- January 25, 2019: Brazilian Farmers have sold 33.7% of their 2018/19 Soy Production
- January 24, 2019: Outside of Saturated Areas, Argentina's Crops Progressing Well
- January 24, 2019: Brazilian Gov. Proposes Dozens of Privatized Infrastructure Projects
- January 23, 2019: Brazil's Soybeans 6% Harvested, Early Yields are Disappointing
- January 23, 2019: Brazilian Farmers start planting their 2018/19 Safrinha Corn
- January 22, 2019: Minimum Freight Rates Increased in Brazil
- January 16, 2019: Argentina Soybeans Improving, Wet Weather is a Concern
- January 16, 2019: Condition of Argentina Corn Improving
- January 15, 2019: Brazil Soybean Harvest Underway, Early Yields Disappoint
- January 15, 2019: Brazilian Farmers start Safrinha Corn Planting, Weather Worries
- January 14, 2019: Attitude of Brazilian Farmers Slipping
- January 11, 2019: Conab Lowers Brazil's Soybean Production 1.2 mt to 118.8 Million
- January 10, 2019: Adverse Weather Impacting Brazilian Corn Production
- January 10, 2019: Researchers Criticize Proposal for Late Planting of Soy in Brazil
- January 9, 2019: Soybean Harvest reaches 5% in Parana
- January 9, 2019: Argentina Farmers still trying to Plant their 2018/19 Summer Crops
- January 8, 2019: Brazilian Soybean Farmers Report Disappointing Early Yields
- January 4, 2019: Dry Weather Impacting Soy in W. Parana and S. Mato Grosso do Sul
- January 3, 2019: 2018/19 Brazilian Soybeans receive some Rain, but need More
- January 3, 2019: 2018/19 Full-Season Brazilian Corn also impacted by Dry Weather
- January 2, 2019: Tolls Represent Significant portion of Transportation Costs in Brazil
- January 2, 2019: More of the Corn Production in Mato Grosso being used for Ethanol
December
- December 31, 2018: Expansion of Port of Paranagua in SE Brazil going Smoothly
- December 28, 2018: 2018/19 Soybean Prospects in Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia
- December 27, 2018: Southern Brazil Receives Some Rain, but Needs Much More
- December 26, 2018: Aprosoja Proposes later planting of Soybeans in Mato Grosso
- December 24, 2018: Embrapa Reports 113 Cases of Soybean Rust in Brazil
- December 21, 2018: E100 Ethanol production surges in Brazil, Sugar Production declines
- December 20, 2018: Soybean Crop in Southern Brazil Impacted by Hot and Dry Weather
- December 20, 2018: Brazil continues to emphasize Low Carbon Sustainable Agriculture
- December 19, 2018: Dry Weather worries Soybean Farmers in Southern Brazil
- December 19, 2018: Dry Weather could potentially Impact Full-Season Corn in Brazil
- December 18, 2018: Early Soybean Harvest Started in Brazil
- December 18, 2018: Brazilian Weather becoming more Uneven
- December 17, 2018: Dry Weather to reduce Soybean Yields in Paraguay
- December 14, 2018: Fines Reinstated for not Paying Minimum Freight Rates in Brazil
- December 13, 2018: Mato Grosso Farmers have sold 36% of their 2018/19 Safrinha Corn
- December 13, 2018: Weather in Argentina remains Uncertain
- December 12, 2018: Conab increases Brazil's Soy and Corn Estimates in Dec. Report
- December 12, 2018: Dryer Weather in Southern Brazil starting to worry Producers
- December 11, 2018: Dry Weather in Brazil starting to Worry Soybean Producers
- December 11, 2018: 78/206 Mills in South-Central Brazil Produced only Ethanol in 2018
- December 10, 2018: Fines Suspended for not paying Minimum Freight Rates in Brazil
- December 7, 2018: Corn-Based Ethanol helps to hold down Gasoline Prices in Brazil
- December 6, 2018: Department of Rural Economics rates Parana Soybeans as 97% Good
- December 6, 2018: Deforestation in Mato Grosso increased for Second Consecutive Year
- December 5, 2018: 2018/19 Brazilian Crops continue to be Rated Very Good
- December 5, 2018: 2018/19 Crop Situation in Argentina is Uncertain
- December 4, 2018: Brazilian Farmers concerned about Early Confirmation of Soy Rust
- December 4, 2018: Brazil's Cotton Exports could increase 35% in 2019
- December 3, 2018: "Grain Railroad" could lower Cost out of Mato Grosso by 30%
November
- November 30, 2018: Santa Catarina runs 4 Million Ton Deficit in Corn Production
- November 29, 2018: 2018/19 Crops in Brazil off to a Very Good Start
- November 29, 2018: Planting of 2018/19 Crops in Argentina a little slower than Average
- November 28, 2018: 95% of China's Soybean Imports in October 2018 came from Brazil
- November 28, 2018: Crushers in Matos Grosso running out of Soybeans
- November 27, 2018: Imea Releases their First Corn Production Estimate for Mato Grosso
- November 26, 2018: Farmers in Mato Grosso to increase Cotton Acreage by 18%
- November 21, 2018: 2018/19 Argentina Soybeans 22% Planted
- November 21, 2018: 2018/19 Argentina Corn 36% Planted
- November 20, 2018: Brazil's new Minister of Agriculture will be Ms. Tereza Cristina
- November 20, 2018: Brazil Soy Planting 82% Complete - Record Fast Pace
- November 19, 2018: Soybean Rust could be bigger Problem this Year in Brazil
- November 16, 2018: Brazil could increase Soybean Meal Production by 45%
- November 15, 2018: Heavy Rains impact Crops in Central Argentina
- November 15, 2018: Soybean Forward Contracting in Mato Grosso slowed in October
- November 13, 2018: Approximately 10% of Argentina's Soybeans have been Planted
- November 13, 2018: Approximately 36% of Argentina's Corn has been Planted
- November 12, 2018: Safrinha Corn in Mato Grosso will be planted within Ideal Window
- November 9, 2018: Conab's Nov. Crop Estimates for Brazil little changed from October
- November 8, 2018: Brazil's Biodiesel Producers Propose 10% Tax on Soybean Exports
- November 8, 2018: Paraguay Congress to Debate 10% Tax on Soybean Exports
- November 7, 2018: Brazil Soybean Planting continues at Record Fast Pace
- November 7, 2018: Growing Season in Argentina off to an Average Start
- November 6, 2018: Soy Harvest in Brazil will start 10-15 Days Earlier than Last Year
- November 6, 2018: Crop-Livestock-Forestry Rotations gaining Popularity in Brazil
- November 5, 2018: First Case of Soybean Rust reported in Commercial Fields in Brazil
- November 2, 2018: In Sept. Brazil Exported 57 Times more Soybeans to China than U.S.
- November 1, 2018: Proposal would increase Brazil's Biodiesel Blend to B15
- November 1, 2018: Freight Rates from Central Mato Grosso to Port of Santos up 22%
October
- October 31, 2018: Brazil's Soybeans being planted at Record Fast Pace
- October 31, 2018: Corn-Based Ethanol production focus of Meeting in Mato Grosso
- October 30, 2018: Jair Bolsonaro Elected Brazil's next President
- October 30, 2018: Above Predicts Record low Soybean Carryover in Brazil
- October 29, 2018: El Nino Correlates with above Average Yields in Santa Fe, Argentina
- October 26, 2018: Brazil's 2018 Wheat Crop disappoints once Again
- October 25, 2018: Indigenous Brazilians could be impacted by a Bolsonaro Admin.
- October 25, 2018: Weather in Santa Fe good for Wheat Harvest and Spring Planting
- October 24, 2018: Brazil's 2018/19 Corn Crop could set a New Record High Production
- October 24, 2018: Strong Machinery sales in Brazil expected to continue into 2019
- October 23, 2018: Brazil's next President could have Big Impact on Agricultural Policy
- October 23, 2018: 2018/19 Brazil Soybeans being planted at Record Fast Pace
- October 22, 2018: Mato Grosso could produce more Corn than Soybeans by 2022
- October 19, 2018: Soybean Planting in Western Parana 95% Completed
- October 18, 2018: Dry Weather in western Argentina slows Corn Planting
- October 18, 2018: Stronger Brazil Currency results in Declining Grain Prices in Brazil
- October 17, 2018: Forward Selling of Soybeans in Brazil Grinds to a Halt
- October 17, 2018: Soybean Planting in Brazil at a Record Fast Pace
- October 16, 2018: "Grain Railroad" focus of Meeting next Month in Mato Grosso Brazil
- October 15, 2018: Only 30.2% of Brazil's Land Area used for Agricultural Production
- October 12, 2018: Conab: Smaller Soy, but Larger Corn Crop in Brazil in 2018/19
- October 11, 2018: Stronger Brazilian Currency equates to Lower Grain Prices in Brazil
- October 11, 2018: Soybean Planting in Paraguay advances to 70% Complete
- October 10, 2018: Scattered Problems for First Phase of Corn Planting in Argentina
- October 10, 2018: Brazilian Currency Reacts strongly to Election Results
- October 9, 2018: Brazilian Presidential Election heads to Runoff on October 28th
- October 9, 2018: History of How Brazil became so Important in Soybean Production
- October 8, 2018: Soy Crush Margins in Brazil could turn Negative Fourth Quarter
- October 5, 2018: Soy Farmers in Mato Grosso do Sul are Planting Fast and Selling Fast
- October 5, 2018: Brazil Farmers expecting at least $10/bu for their 2018/19 Soybeans
- October 4, 2018: Soybean Planting in Parana off to record fast Pace
- October 2, 2018: Cotton Acreage and Production continues to increase in Brazil
- October 2, 2018: South American could set new Records for Soy and Corn Production
- October 1, 2018: More Corn will be consumed domestically in Mato Grosso
September
- September 28, 2018: Sugarcane harvesting ending early in South-Central Brazil
- September 27, 2018: Brazil remains heavily dependent on Imported Fertilizers
- September 27, 2018: Soybean and Full-Season Corn Planting in Parana at Record Pace
- September 26, 2018: Brazil could Import up to 1.0 Million tons of U.S. Soybeans
- September 26, 2018: 2018/19 Brazilian Soybean Planting off to a Strong Start
- September 25, 2018: Tough Times continue for Brazilian Sugarcane Producers
- September 25, 2018: Brazilians start planting after Soybean-free period ends in their State
- September 24, 2018: Producers in Mato Grosso push for construction of Railroad
- September 20, 2018: 2018/19 Soybean Planting in Parana off to a very Fast Start
- September 20, 2018: Brazilian Agency to Enforce Payment of Higher Freight Rates
- September 19, 2018: Conventional Soybean Acreage in Mato Grosso to Decline in 2018/19
- September 18, 2018: U.S. Corn Condition Steady, Soybeans Decline 1%
- September 18, 2018: Current Weather and Planting Progress in South America
- September 17, 2018: Freight Increases forcing some Companies to refuse new Business
- September 14, 2018: Farmers may fund Rail link between Mato Grosso and the Amazon
- September 13, 2018: Farmers in Mato Grosso renew Tepid Grain Sales
- September 13, 2018: Planting of the 2018/19 Soybean Crop underway in Parana, Brazil
- September 12, 2018: U.S. Crop Conditions Improve due to additional Moisture
- September 12, 2018: Conab Lowers Brazilian Corn Production in September Report
- September 11, 2018: Annual Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle for Argentina
- September 11, 2018: Crop Production Cycle for Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia
- September 10, 2018: Extension of Railroads debated in Capital of Mato Grosso
- September 7, 2018: Annual Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle in Brazil
- September 7, 2018: Cotton Acreage in Brazil could double over next Four Years
- September 6, 2018: Corn Planting and Wheat Harvest in Parana off to a slow Start
- September 6, 2018: Early Planting Weather in Central Brazil may be Irregular
- September 5, 2018: 2018 U.S. Corn Condition Declines Slightly, Soybeans Unchanged
- September 5, 2018: Freight Rate Controversy in Brazil becomes even more Complicated
- September 4, 2018: Roundup Ban in Brazil Overturned on Appeal
- September 4, 2018: How might the "Financial Meltdown" in Argentina impact Ag?
August
- August 31, 2018: New Programs Launched for Construction of Grain Storage in Brazil
- August 30, 2018: Decision Concerning Freight Rates in Brazil may not come until Nov.
- August 29, 2018: Unexpected Frost in Western Parana Impacted Winter Wheat
- August 29, 2018: 2018/19 Corn Acreage in Argentina could increase 7.4%
- August 28, 2018: U.S. Corn Condition Holds Steady, Soybeans Improve
- August 28, 2018: 2018/19 Planting Weather could be Irregular in Mato Grosso
- August 27, 2018: Brazil's Poultry and Pork Exports to Disappoint in 2018
- August 24, 2018: New Soybean Variety in Argentina more Tolerant to Dry Weather
- August 23, 2018: Brazilian Currency Continues to Weaken
- August 23, 2018: Farmers in Bahia very Pleased with Cotton Production and Price
- August 22, 2018: Farmers in Mato Grosso Fined for Illegal Land Clearing
- August 22, 2018: Brazilian Soybean Prices supported by Weaker Brazilian Currency
- August 21, 2018: U.S. Corn Condition declines 2%, Soybeans decline 1%
- August 21, 2018: Could Brazil Plant more Soy in 2018/19, but Produce a smaller Crop?
- August 20, 2018: Ban on Roundup could cause Massive Problems for Brazil Farmers
- August 17, 2018: Soybeans making Inroads in Sugarcane Production in Sao Paulo
- August 16, 2018: Low Water Levels on Parana River Impacting Argentine Ports
- August 16, 2018: New Rates in Brazil could add $0.60-1.20/bu to cost of moving Grain
- August 15, 2018: Brazilian Grain Production to Increase 30% in 10 Years
- August 15, 2018: Argentina Suspends Export Tax Reductions on Soybean Meal and Oil
- August 13, 2018: Brazil Companies may Purchase Trucks to avoid Higher Freight Cost
- August 10, 2018: Conab Lowers Brazil's Corn Production 0.7 mt to 82.1 Million Tons
- August 9, 2018: Brazilian Judge Temporarily bans the use of Glyphosate Herbicide
- August 9, 2018: Safrinha Corn Harvest in Parana approaching 50% Complete
- August 8, 2018: Trip Report - Iowa and Northern Illinois
- August 8, 2018: Early Cotton Yields in Brazil surpass Expectations
- August 7, 2018: U.S. Crop Conditions Decline due to Dryer Conditions
- August 7, 2018: Brazil Soy Farmers sold 84% of last Year's Crop, 18% of New Crop
- August 6, 2018: More Corn-based Ethanol to come online in Brazil
- August 3, 2018: Brazilian Farmers may Plant 3-4% more Soybeans in 2018/19
- August 2, 2018: Crops in Santa Cruz region of Bolivia suffering from Severe Drought
- August 2, 2018: Safrinha Corn Production in Brazil continues to Disappoint
- August 1, 2018: August Weather will determine Final 2018 U.S. Corn Yield
- August 1, 2018:Forward Selling Slow in Brazil due to Uncertainty over Freight Rates
July
- July 31, 2018: U.S. Crop Conditions Unchanged
- July 31, 2018: Flower Prices Increase in Brazil due to Higher Freight Rates
- July 30, 2018: Safrinha Corn Harvest in Brazil reaches 50%
- July 27, 2018: High Freight Rates increase Cost of Producing Crops in Mato Grosso
- July 26, 2018: Conventional Soybeans (non-GMO) continue to find a niche in Brazil
- July 25, 2018: Freight Impasse Delaying Fertilizer Deliveries in Brazil
- July 25, 2018: Brazilian Farmers concerned about lost Sales Opportunities
- July 24, 2018: U.S. Corn Condition Steady, Soybean Condition Improves
- July 24, 2018: Mato Grosso levies very high fines for Illegal Deforestation
- July 23, 2018: Freight Rates in Brazil will not be finalized until later in August
- July 20, 2018: Warmer, Dryer Weather in Brazil to Aid Corn and Cotton Harvest
- July 19, 2018: Brazilians may be missing Selling Opportunity due to Freight Dispute
- July 19, 2018: Officials from China and Brazil Expand Trade Relations
- July 17, 2018: U.S. Crop Conditions Decline due to Dryer Conditions
- July 17, 2018: July WASDE Increases Brazil Soy Production, lowers Brazil Corn
- July 16, 2018: Soybean/Sugarcane Rotation becoming more Popular In Sao Paulo
- July 12, 2018: Scientists in Parana Confirm presence of new Corn Bacterial Disease
- July 11, 2018: Conab lowers Brazil's Safrinha Corn Estimate 2.2 mt in July Report
- July 11, 2018: Early Cotton Harvest Underway in Brazil
- July 10, 2018: U.S. Corn Condition Declines Slightly, Soybeans Unchanged
- July 10, 2018: Brazilian Congress set to Vote on Higher Freight Rates
- July 9, 2018: Major Expansion begins at Port of Paranagua in Southern Brazil
- July 6, 2018: Argentina could Import 6 Million Tons of Soybeans from Paraguay
- July 5, 2018: Brazilian Congress holds Hearing on Controversial Freight Rates
- July 5, 2018: Mexico poised to start Importing Brazilian Pork
- July 3, 2018: U.S. Corn Condition Declines 1%, Soybeans Decline 2%
- July 3, 2018: Freight Dispute continues to cause Havoc with Brazilian Grain Trade
- July 2, 2018: June Planted Report offers few Surprises
June
- June 29, 2018: Biotech Grain Production increased 2% in Brazil in 2017
- June 28, 2018: Agroconsult lowers Brazilian Corn Estimate
- June 28, 2018: Corn Deficits Worry Livestock Producers in Southern Brazil
- June 27, 2018: 2018 U.S. Crops Continue to be Rated Very Good
- June 27, 2018: Brazil to Surpass Australia in 2018 as Third Largest Cotton Exporter
- June 26, 2018: U. S. Corn Condition Declines Slightly, Soybeans Unchanged
- June 26, 2018: Grain Trade in Brazil has been Minimal for more than Three Weeks
- June 25, 2018: Unresolved Freight Rate Issue Complicates Logistics in Brazil
- June 22, 2018: Safrinha Corn Harvest Getting Underway in Brazil
- June 21, 2018: High Temps last Weekend probably did not cause Many Problems
- June 21, 2018: Uncertain Freight Rates slows Grain Marketing in Brazil
- June 20, 2018: Livestock Producers in Brazil still feeling Impact of Truck Strike
- June 20, 2018: Soybeans are being used in Sugarcane Renovation in Sao Paulo
- June 19, 2018: U.S. Corn Condition Improves Slightly, Soybeans Decline Slightly
- June 19, 2019: Tariff Dispute between U.S. and China could benefit Brazil
- June 18, 2018: Freight Dispute could Impact Grain Movement in Brazil for Months
- June 15, 2018: Best Way to Control Soybean Rust is Multipronged Approach
- June 14, 2018: Crop Acreage Estimates for 2018/19 in South America
- June 14, 2018: Dispute over Freight Rates slows Grain Exports from Brazilian Ports
- June 13, 2018: Conab Increases Soybean Estimate and Lowers Corn Estimate
- June 13, 2018: Brazilian Pork could benefit from U.S. and Mexico Dispute
- June 12, 2018: 2018 U.S. Crop Conditions Decline Slightly
- June 12, 2018: China Claims Anti-Dumping against Brazilian Poultry Exports
- June 11, 2018: Volatility is the Name of the Game for the Brazilian Currency
- June 8, 2018: Brazilian Government Releases its 2018/19 Harvest Plan
- June 7, 2018: Soybean-Free Period takes effect in Central Brazil next Week
- June 7, 2018: Soybean Prices Rise in Brazil Fueled largely by Weaker Currency
- June 6, 2018: 2018 U.S. Crops off to a Strong Start
- June 6, 2018: Safrinha Corn Harvest starting in Mato Grosso
- June 5, 2018: Analyst Lower their 2017/18 Brazilian Corn Estimates
- June 5, 2018: Brazilian Farmers are finally selling their Wheat at a Profit
- June 4, 2018: Brazilian Meat Processing slowly returning to Normal Rhythm
- June 1, 2018: Brazilian Meat Sector hit Hard by Truck Driver Strike
May
- May 31, 2018: It may take 7-10 Days for Brazilian Ports to return to Normal
- May 31, 2018: Brazilian Organizations Criticize Increased Freight Rates
- May 30, 2018: Spring Planting in U.S. Finishing Ahead of the Average Pace
- May 30, 2018: Truck Driver Strike in Brazil had a Huge Impact on the Economy
- May 28, 2018: Argentine Farmers Upset over Proposed Tax Hikes
- May 25, 2018: Brazil declared Free of Foot and Mouth Disease
- May 25, 2018: Rosario Grain Exchange lowers their Argentine Crop Estimates
- May 24, 2018: Meat Processors in Brazil Suspend Operations due to Truck Strike
- May 23, 2018: Initial Impact of Truck Strike on Brazilian Agriculture Sector
- May 23, 2018: Brazil Corn Estimates Decline in Spite of first Rainfall in Weeks
- May 22, 2018: 2018 U.S. Planting Pace - Corn now Average, Soybeans Advanced
- May 22, 2018: Soybean Stem Fly found in Central Brazil for the First Time
- May 21, 2018: Weaker Brazilian Currency results in Improved Soy Prices
- May 18, 2018: Uruguay Soybean Production down 61% due to Severe Drought
- May 17, 2018: Winter Wheat Planting off to a slow Start in Southern Brazil
- May 17, 2018: Pork Producers in Mato Grosso Losing $20 per Animal
- May 16, 2018: Argentina's Soybeans Negatively Impacted by Wet Weather
- May 16, 2018: Argentine Farmers Report Very Poor Quality Soybeans in Cordoba
- May 15, 2018: U.S. Planting - Corn Slightly Slow, Soybeans Ahead of Average
- May 15, 2018: Brazil Safrinha Corn only Received Light Rain, More Needed
- May 14, 2018: Brazil Soy Harvest nearly complete, Farmers have sold 64% of Crop
- May 11, 2018: Conab Increases Brazilian 2017/18 Soybean and Corn Estimates
- May 11, 2018: Farmers in Parana must Harvest all their Soybeans by May 15th
- May 10, 2018: Agricultural Equipment Sales in Brazil expected to Surge in 2018
- May 10, 2018: Argentina Crops now impacted by Excessive Wetness
- May 9, 2018: Damaged Berth at Argentine Port may take 18 Months to Repair
- May 9, 2018: Brazil Safrinha Corn Continues to be impacted by Dry Weather
- May 8, 2018: U.S. Planting Progress - Corn a little Slow, Soybeans a little Ahead
- May 8, 2018: Farmers in Mato Grosso are slow Sellers in Spite of Improved Prices
- May 7, 2018: Last Day to Harvest Soybeans in Mato Grosso was last Saturday
- May 4, 2018: Brazilian Millers may need to Import U.S. Wheat
- May 3, 2018: Wheat Production in South America could increase 5.9% in 2018
- May 3, 2018: Dry Weather Negatively Impacting Safrinha Soybeans in Paraguay
- May 2, 2018: U.S. Corn Planting 17% Complete, about a week slower than Average
- May 2, 2018: Only 1.2% of Deforestation in Amazon Region due to Soy Production
- May 1, 2018: Brazilian Soybean Farmers very Pleased with Strong Prices
- May 1, 2018: Safrinha Corn in Southern Brazil being impacted by Dry Weather
April
- April 30, 2018: Farmers in NE Brazil are very pleased with this Year's Production
- April 26, 2018: Domestic Corn Prices Strengthen in Mato Grosso
- April 26, 2018: Paraguay Farmers waiting for improved Moisture to Plant Wheat
- April 25, 2018: Brazil Government Authorized the sale of One Million Tons of Corn
- April 25, 2018: Improved Weather in Argentina too Late for most Argentine Crops
- April 24, 2018: U.S. Corn Planting 5% (average is 14%), Soy 2% (average is 2%)
- April 24, 2018: Dryer Weather in Southern Brazil could Impact Safrinha Corn
- April 23, 2018: Soybean Prices remain Strong in Brazil
- April 20, 2018: More Cargo now moves by Barge than by Rail in Brazil
- April 19, 2018: Soybeans in Southern Rio Grande do Sul Impacted by Drought
- April 19, 2018: Brazil to increase Meat Exports to Asia and Russia
- April 18, 2018: Safrinha Corn in Central Brazil is Good, Southern Brazil needs Rain
- April 18, 2018: Brazil Soybean Farmers Benefit from potential Trade Dispute
- April 17, 2018: Argentina Corn and Soybeans 25% Harvested, Yields Disappoint
- April 17, 2018: Buenos Aires Province declares Emergency in 27 Municipalities
- April 16, 2018: Paraguay may Export up to 2 Million Tons of Soybeans to Argentina
- April 13, 2018: Conab Increases Soybean and Corn Estimates in April Report
- April 12, 2018: Corn Prices in Mato Grosso do Sul could decline with Harvest
- April 11, 2018: Safrinha Corn Production in Central Brazil looks Good
- April 11, 2018: 2017/18 Brazilian Soybean Crop over Three Quarters Harvested
- April 10, 2018: Rains in Argentina coming too late for most Soybeans
- April 10, 2018: Late Planted Corn in Argentina might be helped by Recent Rains
- April 4, 2018: Safrinha Corn in Excellent condition in central Mato Grosso
- April 4, 2018: Soy Harvest Complete in Mato Grosso, Brazil 71% Harvested
- April 3, 2018: Argentina Crops Received some rain, but more is Needed
- April 3, 2018: Argentine Drought Featured on Brazilian TV
- April 2, 2018: Brazil may Import Corn from U.S. and Argentina
March
- March 30, 2018: Industrialization is the Cure for Low Corn Prices in Mato Grosso
- March 29, 2018: Brazil could increase Irrigated Crop Acreage 65% in Six Years
- March 29, 2018: Barge Operator to Truck Grain out of Mato Grosso to the Amazon
- March 28, 2018: Brazil's Safrinha Corn Crop Planting Nearly Complete
- March 28, 2018: Brazil Soy Crop 65% Harvested, Yields Good in Rio Grande do Sul
- March 27, 2018: Early Soy Yields in Argentina are Highly Variable, 11 to 72 bu/ac
- March 27, 2018: Argentina Corn 13.3% Harvested, Rains Disappoint Again
- March 26, 2018: CNA Study Highlights Brazil's Inefficient Transportation Systems
- March 23, 2018: Safrinha Corn Planting Complete in Mato Grosso
- March 22, 2018: Drought results in Significant Crop Loses in Cordoba, Argentina
- March 22, 2018: Farmers in NE Brazil could Harvest Record Soybean Yields
- March 21, 2018: Rains Benefit Soybeans in Rio Grande do Sul in Southern Brazil
- March 21, 2018: Safrinha Corn in Brazil 92% Planted Rated in Good Condition
- March 20, 2018: Rains Offer Limited Help to Soy Crop in Argentina, More Needed
- March 20, 2018: Late Planted Corn in Argentina gets some Relief from Dryness
- March 19, 2018: Brazil Woefully Under Invested in Transportation Infrastructure
- March 16, 2018: Welcomed Rains finally reach Rio Grande do Sul in Southern Brazil
- March 15, 2018: Brazil's First Corn-Based Ethanol Facility to Double in Size
- March 15, 2018: Planting Window for Safrinha Corn Extended in state of Goias
- March 14, 2018: 2017/18 Brazil Soybean Crop Approaching 50% Harvested
- March 14, 2018: Brazil's 1st Corn Crop 28% Harvested, 2nd Corn Crop 81% Planted
- March 13, 2018: Recent Rains Disappoint again in Argentina
- March 13, 2018: Lack of Trucks to Haul Grain Worries Farmers in Eastern Goias
- March 12, 2018: Port of Paranagua in Southern Brazil loads Largest Grain Vessel
- March 9, 2018: Conab Increases Brazilian Soy Estimates and Trims Corn Estimate
- March 8, 2018: Comprehensive Infrastructure Study Released by Brazilian Gov.
- March 8, 2018: Brazil Launches New Program to Upgrade Meat Testing Standards
- March 7, 2018: 2017/18 Brazil Soybean Crop 35% Harvested, Farmers Encouraged
- March 7, 2018: 2017/18 Brazil Safrinha Corn 63% Planted
- March 6, 2018: Argentina Soybeans Estimates Declining
- March 6, 2018: Argentina Corn 3.2% Harvested, Yields Dissapoint
- March 5, 2018: Crop Situation in Argentina continues to Deteriorate
- March 2, 2018: Buenos Aires Grain Exchange Slashes Soybean Production Estimate
- March 1, 2018: 92% of Farmers in Argentina Expect Below Average Yields
- March 1, 2018: Soybean Production in Uruguay also impacted by Dry Weather
February
- February 28, 2018: Brazilian Soybean Crop 25% Harvested
- February 28, 2018: Brazilian Safrinha Corn Crop is 43% Planted
- February 27, 2018: Argentine Soybean Estimate Continues to Decline
- February 27, 2018: 83% of Mato Grosso's Cotton is Safrinha Production
- February 26, 2018: Mexico Cracks Open the Door for Corn Imports from Brazil
- February 23, 2018: Crop Estimates in Argentina Continue to Decline
- February 22, 2018: Planting of the Safrinha Corn in Brazil Proceeding Slowly
- February 22, 2018: Brazil's Biodiesel will go from B8 to B10 in March
- February 21, 2018: Second Corn-Based Ethanol Plant Scheduled for Mato Grosso
- February 21, 2018: Brazil Soybeans 26% Harvested, slowed by Wet Weather
- February 20, 2018: Argentina Soybeans at Risk from Hot and Dry Conditions
- February 20, 2018: Hot and Dry Conditions Continue to Impact Argentine Corn
- February 19, 2018: Exports from Brazil's "Northern Arc" of Ports up 71% in 2017
- February 16, 2018: Port of Concepcion in Central Paraguay to Increase Soybean Exports
- February 15, 2018: Soybean Harvest Slowed in Mato Grosso due to Wet Weather
- February 15, 2018: Embrapa Releases New Soybean Variety more Resistant to Soy Rust
- February 14, 2018: Brazilian Soybeans 10% Harvested, Pace in Parana Very Slow
- February 14, 2018: Brazilian Full-Season Corn 11% Harvested, Safrinha 15% Planted
- February 13, 2018: Weekend Rains Disappoint in Argentina, Dryness Returns
- February 13, 2018: BR-163 in Northern Brazil Reopened to Traffic (at least for now)
- February 12, 2018: 1.5% of Brazil's Ethanol Production is from Corn and Growing
- February 9, 2018: Conab Increases Brazilian Soy Estimate Lowers Corn Estimate
- February 8, 2018: Soy Harvest in Parana under way, Early Yields lower than Last Year
- February 8, 2018: Brazilian Farmers Face Higher Transport Costs and Problems
- February 7, 2018: Brazil Soybeans 6.4% Harvested, Mato Grosso 20% Harvested
- February 7, 2018: Safrinha Corn in Brazil 10.6% Planted, Mato Grosso 16% Planted
- February 6, 2018: 50-60% of Soybeans in Argentina at Risk from Dry Weather
- February 6, 2018: Argentina Corn Crop being impacted by Hot and Dry Conditions
- February 5, 2018: Crops in Uruguay being impacted by Hot and Dry Weather
- February 2, 2018: Traffic Problems develop again on BR-163 in Northern Brazil
- February 1, 2018: Rain to slow Soy Harvest in Mato Grosso, Early Yields Encouraging
- February 1, 2018: Truckers Strike in Paraguay at the Peak of the Soybean Harvest
January
- January 31, 2018: After 2-3 Weeks of Dryer Weather, much Wetter Forecast for Brazil
- January 31, 2018: Hot and Dry Conditions could impact Crops in Argentina
- January 30, 2018: Soybean Pod Shedding in Brazil Explained (maybe)
- January 30, 2018: Brazil's Financial Markets responded positively to Lula's Conviction
- January 29, 2018: Ex-President Lula's Corruption Conviction Upheld in Brazil
- January 26, 2018: New Route to Import Corn from Paraguay into Southern Brazil
- January 25, 2018: Cotton Planting off to a slow start in Mato Grosso
- January 25, 2018: Forward Soybean Sales have been slow in Brazil
- January 24, 2018: Dryer Weather in Brazil beneficial for early Soybean Harvest
- January 24, 2018: Weather in Uruguay has been inconsistent for Soybean Production
- January 23, 2018: Dry Weather becoming very worrisome in Argentina
- January 22, 2018: Soybean Pods Dropping of Plants in Parana for Unknown Reason
- January 19, 2018: Conventional Soy (non-GMO) maintains Niche Market in Brazil
- January 18, 2018: Parana has 52% of all the Confirmed Cases of Soybean Rust in Brazil
- January 18, 2018: Brazilian Farmers Moving Old Crop Corn to make room for Soy
- January 17, 2018: Wet Weather in Brazil slows Start of Soybean Harvest
- January 17, 2018: Mato Grosso Soybeans 1.2% Harvested vs. 5% Last Year
- January 16, 2018: Brazilian Corn and Soybean Production Maps from Conab
- January 16, 2018: Benefits from Weekend Rains not uniform across Argentina
- January 15, 2018: IBGE and Conab differ on their Brazilian Crop Estimates
- January 12, 2018: Conab Increases Brazilian Soybean Estimate 1.2 Million Tons
- January 12, 2018: Brazil's Soybean Harvest Delayed 10-15 Days compared to last year
- January 11, 2018: Early Safrinha Corn Planting Underway in Parana
- January 11, 2018: Paraguay expected to Produce Good Soybean Crop
- January 10, 2018: Continued Dryness in Argentina remains a Concern
- January 10, 2018: Brazilian States are hoping to be declared free of "Foot and Mouth"
- January 9, 2018: Weather Favorable for Brazilian Soybean Crop
- January 9, 2018: Brazilian Corn Production yet to be Determined
- January 8, 2018: Soybean Planting Extension in Parana criticized by Industry
- January 5, 2018: Authorities Confident Highway BR-163 will remain Open This Year.
- January 4, 2018: Crops occupy only 7.6% of Brazil's Territory According to NASA
- January 4, 2018: Weather Beneficial for Brazilian Crops, Problematic for Argentina
- January 3, 2017: Weather in Argentina Continues to be Worrisome
- January 3, 2018: Wet Weather in Parana making it difficult to control Soybean Rust
- January 2, 2018: Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso expected to increase 15.8%
December
- December 29, 2017: Wheat Continues to Lose Acreage to Soybeans in Southern Brazil
- December 28, 2017: Brazilian Farmers lack Enthusiasm for 2017/18 Safrinha Corn
- December 28, 2017: Recent Rains help to Stabilize Soybean Crop in Paraguay
- December 27, 2017: Brazilian Weather Beneficial for Soybean Development
- December 27, 2017: Recent Rains offer Reprieve in Argentina, Dry Weather to Return
- December 26, 2017: Soybean Planting Date Extended in the State of Parana
- December 21, 2017: Soybean Crop in Sorriso, Mato Grosso doing Fine
- December 21, 2017: Cotton Planting in Brazil starts Slower than Normal
- December 20, 2017: Cargill, ADM, Bunge, Amaggi interested in Railroad in Brazil
- December 20, 2017: Japanese Officials Toured Brazil looking for Investments
- December 19, 2017: Soy Planting in Brazil Complete, Safrinha Corn yet to be Determined
- December 19, 2017: Argentina Soy Planting on Pace, Corn Planting Extremely Slow
- December 18, 2017: Livestock Producers in Southern Brazil looking to Paraguay for Corn
- December 15, 2017: Brazilian Army to keep BR-163 Passable this Rainy Season
- December 14, 2017: Brazil Wheat Crop Disappoints, will Allow Russian Wheat Imports
- December 14, 2017: Dryness Impacting Paraguay Soybeans, Uruguay also Worried
- December 13, 2017: Conab Increases Brazilian Soybean Estimate, Corn declines Slightly
- December 13, 2017: Soybean Planting nears Completion in Brazil
- December 12, 2017: Central Bank Drops Brazil's Prime Rate to Historic Low of 7.0%
- December 12, 2017: Brazil's Bioenergy Concerned about Gov's Commitment to Research
- December 11, 2017: Brazilian Farmers Slow Sellers in spite of Increasing Prices
- December 8, 2017: Brazilian Cotton Acreage could increase 20% in 2017/18
- December 7, 2017: Agriculture Accounts for 23.5% of the Brazilian Economy in 2017
- December 7, 2017: Proposal Introduced in Brazilian Congress to Tax Grain Exports
- December 6, 2017: Scientists Confirm Soybean Rust Overwintered in Argentina
- December 5, 2017: Second Half of Brazil Soy Planting Progressing Ahead of Average
- December 5, 2017: Normal Planting Pace for Argentine Soy, Corn Slower than Average
- December 4, 2017: Company Requests 10-year Extension to Complete Work on BR-163
- December 1, 2017: Brazilians and Chinese met to Discuss Investments in Mato Grosso
November
- November 30, 2017: Increasingly Dry Weather in Argentina Worries Producers
- November 30, 2017: 15% of Corn Prod. Consumed within Mato Grosso, Goal is 50%
- November 29, 2017: Second Half of Brazil Soybean Planting Progressing Normally
- November 29, 2017: 2017/18 Corn Acreage in Brazil could Disappoint
- November 28, 2017: First Case of Soybean Rust in Commercial Fields Confirmed in Brazil
- November 28, 2017: Three Proposed Railroad Projects slated for Mato Grosso
- November 27, 2017: Brazilian Farmers Hope for better Corn Prices in 2018
- November 24, 2017: Backers Urge Brazilian President to Approve "Grain Railroad"
- November 22, 2017: Dry Weather in Argentina Starting to be a Concern
- November 21, 2017: Second Half of Brazil Planting Progressing Normally
- November 21, 2017: Argentina Planting at Average Pace, Dry Weather Worrisome
- November 20, 2017: Brazil Highlights Low Carbon Agriculture at Bonn Climate Meeting
- November 17, 2017: Weaker Currency Stimulates Corn Sales in Brazil
- November 16, 2017: Mato Grosso's Corn Production could decline 4 mt in 2017/18
- November 16, 2017: Brazil's "Flex Fuel" Sugar/Ethanol Mills operate Year Round
- November 16, 2017: Germany and U.K. join with Mato Grosso to Combat Deforestation
- November 15, 2017: Reuters Survey - Average Brazil Soy Production 109.4 Million Tons
- November 15, 2017: South America 2017/18 Spring Planting Progress
- November 14, 2017: Lessons Learned from the Record High U.S. Corn Yields of 2017
- November 13, 2017: Brazilian Farmers Wrapping up Disappointing Wheat Harvest
- November 10, 2017: Conab Increases Brazil Soy Slightly, Lowers Brazil Corn Slightly
- November 8, 2017: Brazil Planting Continues slower than last Year
- November 8, 2017: Argentine Planting Progressing at Average Pace
- November 7, 2017: Does Late Safrinha Corn Planting in Mato Grosso impact Yield?
- November 7, 2017: Chinese Investors to build 30 Grain Silos in Mato Grosso
- November 6, 2017: Second (and larger) Corn Ethanol Plant Announced for Mato Grosso
- November 3, 2017: Slow Soy Planting in Goias could impact Safrinha Corn Production
- November 2, 2017: Number of Countries Importing Brazilian Meat back to Normal
- November 2, 2017: Brazil Farmers fear Programs may not be funded at Promised Levels
- November 1, 2017: 2017/18 Brazilian Soybean Planting Remains Slow
- November 1, 2017: Farmers in Argentina Planting Summer Crops at Average Pace
October
- October 31, 2017: Brazilian Currency Weakens - Brazilian Farmers Increase Sales
- October 30, 2017: Margins on Soy Production in Mato Grosso in 2017/18 will be Tight
- October 27, 2017: Three New Ethanol "Flex" Facilities to be built in Mato Grosso
- October 26, 2017: Farmers in Southern Brazil Alerted for Potential Severe Weather
- October 26, 2017: Brazilian Minister requests Wheat Imports from Outside Mercosul
- October 25, 2017: 68.3% of Ag Income in Brazil from Crops, 31.7% from Livestock
- October 25, 2017: 66% of Old Crop Soybeans Sold in Argentina, 5% of New Crop Sold
- October 24, 2017: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul continue to have Problems with Wheat
- October 24, 2017: Brazil Planting Progress Continues Slow, Argentina about Average
- October 23, 2017: Irrigation in Central Brazil brings Benefits and Problems
- October 20, 2017: Sugarcane Harvest Ending Early in Brazil due to Lack of Sugarcane
- October 19, 2017: Mato Grosso Produces 6.5 Times more Corn than Consumed Locally
- October 19, 2017: Rate of Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon Region declines in 2017
- October 18, 2017: Dry Weather Delays Soy Planting in Northern Mato Grosso
- October 17, 2017: October Crop Report - Split Decision for U.S. Corn and Soybeans
- October 17, 2017: 2017/18 Brazilian Corn Crop Could Face Problems
- October 16, 2017: 2017 Brazilian Wheat Crop Disappoints Once Again
- October 13, 2017: Mato Grosso to Produce Less Soybeans and Corn in 2017/18
- October 12, 2017: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul facing a series of Weather Disruptions
- October 12, 2017: Record Soy Carryover in Argentina expected to Pressure Prices
- October 11, 2017: Conab 1st 2017/18 Brazilian Crop Est. - Soybeans 107 mt, Corn 93 mt
- October 11, 2017: 2017/18 Brazilian Soybean Acreage Increase by Regions
- October 9, 2017: Reduced Spray Intervals to Control Soybean Rust in Brazil
- October 6, 2017: Parana Farmers Accelerated their 2017/18 Soybean Planting
- October 5, 2017: Cost of Soy Production declines in Mato Grosso, so too do Prices
- October 5, 2017: Early Soybean Planting Progressing quickly in Sorriso, Mato Grosso
- October 4, 2017: New Facility in Mato Grosso to Produce Ethanol from Soybeans
- October 3, 2017: First Good Rains of 2017/18 Growing Season Recorded in Brazil
- October 3, 2017: Brazil Planting Progress Slow, but should now Improve with Rain
- October 2, 2017: Agricultural Zoning Rules in Brazil Define Planting Periods
September
- September 29, 2017: Cotton-Free Period in Mato Grosso will start October 1st
- September 28, 2017: Spring Weather Forecast from Brazilian National Weather Service
- September 28, 2017: Mato Grosso Farmers have sold 15% of their 2017/18 Soy Production
- September 27, 2017: Return of Rains in Argentina could aggravate already wet Conditions
- September 27, 2017: Corn Offers Better Returns than Soybeans for Farmers in Argentina
- September 26, 2017: 2017 U.S. Corn Condition Steady, Soybeans improve Slightly
- September 26, 2017: Farmers in Argentina have Planted 12% of their 2017/18 Corn Crop
- September 25, 2017: Brazil Soybean Planting off to a Slow Start, less than 1% Planted
- September 22, 2017: Brazil Wheat Crop may Disappoint in both Yield and Price
- September 20, 2017: Brazil Needs 50,000 km Railroad System to meet Future Demand
- September 20, 2017: Saturated Areas of Argentina Declining due to Dryer Weather
- September 19, 2017: U.S. Corn Condition holds Steady, Soybeans down Slightly
- September 19, 2017: Early Spring Weather and Planting Progress in South America
- September 18, 2017: Increased Odds of La Nina could Impact South American Crops
- September 15, 2017: Study Indicates Corn-Based Ethanol Feasible in Mato Grosso
- September 14, 2017: Dry Weather could Delay Start of Soybean Planting in Brazil
- September 14, 2017: Wet Weather could Delay Start of Planting in Argentina
- September 13, 2017: Annual Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle for Argentina
- September 13, 2017: Crop Production Cycle for Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia
- September 12, 2017: Annual Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle in Brazil
- September 12, 2017: U.S. Corn Condition Unchanged, Soybean Condition down 1%
- September 11, 2017: Conab Issues Generalized Look at 2017/18 Growing Season
- September 8, 2017: Improved Economic News results in Stronger Brazilian Currency
- September 7, 2017: Imea increases Estimate of Mato Grosso's Corn Production
- September 7, 2017: Wheat Harvest reaches 16% in Parana in Southern Brazil
- September 6, 2017: U.S. Corn Condition declines Slightly, Soybeans hold Steady
- September 6, 2017: Meteorologist in Brazil warn Farmers to keep Close Watch on Weather
- September 5, 2017: Farmers in Parana may Plant First Soybeans in Brazil
- September 1, 2017: Farmers in Southern Brazil may start Planting Soybeans in 10 days
August
- August 31, 2017: Soy Acreage up, Soy Production Down in R. Grande do Sul in 2017/18
- August 31, 2017: Brazilian Cotton Producers to Increase Acreage 11% in 2017/18
- August 30, 2017: Bolivia will Sell Urea to Brazil and Brazil will Sell Soybeans to Bolivia
- August 30, 2017: Early Planting in Argentina may be Delayed by Excess Moisture
- August 29, 2017: U.S. Corn Condition Unchanged, Soybeans Improve Slightly
- August 29, 2017: Ethanol is Option for Excess Corn Production in Mato Grosso
- August 28, 2017: Brazilian Farmers Adjust Timing of Fertilizer Purchases in 2017
- August 25, 2017: Flooding in Argentina once Again Impacting Agriculture
- August 23, 2017: South American 2017/18 Planting Season Quickly Approaching
- August 23, 2017: Slow Selling Results in Shortage of Grain Storage in South America
- August 22, 2017: U.S. Corn Condition Unchanged, Soybeans Improve Slightly
- August 22, 2017: Freight Rates in Brazil Increased 20-40% over Past Month
- August 21, 2017: Brazil Minister Guarantees No More Problems in Highway BR-163
- August 17, 2017: 41% of Mato Grosso's Soybeans Exported via Northern Ports
- August 17, 2017: Cost of Good Agricultural Land in Parana Averages $8,070 per acre
- August 16, 2017: Full Harvest but Empty Pockets for Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul
- August 16, 2017: More of Brazil's Corn Exports Exiting Brazil via Northern Ports
- August 15, 2017: 2017 U.S. Corn Condition up 2%, Soybean Condition down 1%
- August 15, 2017: WASDE - Smaller Soy and Corn Crops in South America Next Year
- August 14, 2017: Brazil President Inaugurates Ethanol Plant, Meets with Governors
- August 11, 2017: Conab Increases Brazilian Corn Production 1.1 mt in August Report
- August 10, 2017: Brazil President to Inaugurate Corn-Ethanol Facility in Mato Grosso
- August 10, 2017: 2016/17 Argentine Soy Crop has Lowest Protein Content in 20 Years
- August 9, 2017: Brazilian Wheat Crop Disappoints, Brazil to Import 7 mt of Wheat
- August 9, 2017: Corn Harvest in Mato Grosso Wrapping Up, Prices Disappoint
- August 8, 2017: Brazilian Truckers Block Highway BR-163 in Mato Grosso
- August 8, 2017: U.S. Corn Crop Declines Slightly, Soybeans Improve Slightly
- August 7, 2017: Brazil Poised to Surpass the United States in Soybean Production
- August 4, 2017: Mato Grosso Farmers have Purchased 81% of Inputs for 2017/18
- August 3, 2017: Low Commodity Prices Worry Parana Farmers in Southern Brazil
- August 2, 2017: Trip Report - Iowa, Minn., N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Northern Illinois
- August 2, 2017: Soybean-Free Institute (Soja Livre) Created in Mato Grosso
- August 1, 2017: U.S. Corn Condition Declines Slightly, Soybeans Improve
- August 1, 2017: Parana Farmers may Plant their 2017/18 Soy Starting on Sept. 11th
July
- July 31, 2017: Freezing Temperatures Impact Wheat Crop in Paraguay and Brazil
- July 27, 2017: Soybean Growing Season in Roraima, Brazil Same as in the U.S.
- July 26, 2017: Trip Report - Indiana and Western Ohio
- July 25, 2017: U.S. Corn Condition Declines 2%, Soybeans Decline 4%
- July 24, 2017: Grass Fires in Central Brazil can result in Electrical Outages
- July 21, 2017: Frost and Wet Conditions Impacting South American Wheat Crop
- July 20, 2017: M. Grosso do Sul joins other Brazil States Prohibiting Safrinha Soy
- July 20, 2017: Pasture Burning in Mato Grosso Prohibited for the Next two Months
- July 19, 2017: U.S. Crop Conditions Decline - Areas of Concern for U.S. Crops
- July 19, 2017: Port of Paranagua continues its Modernization with new Dump Pits
- July 18, 2017: U.S. Crop Conditions Decline, Especially in the Western Corn Belt
- July 18, 2017: Grain Movement back to Normal on BR-163 in Northern Brazil
- July 17, 2017: Interest Waning for Government Subsidized Corn Auctions in Brazil
- July 14, 2017: Volatile Grain Prices in Brazil - Political and Weather Uncertainties
- July 13, 2017: 2017/18 Soybean Production in South America could decline 9 mt
- July 13, 2017: Brazil 2016/17 Corn Estimate now 96.0 mt, up 2.1 Million from June
- July 12, 2017: Lack of Grain Jeopardizes Shipments out of Amazon River Ports
- July 11, 2017: U.S. Crop Conditions Decline due to Hotter and Dryer Conditions
- July 11, 2017: More Problems for Highway BR-163 in Northern Brazil
- July 10, 2017: As Soy Prices Improve, Brazilian Farmers Cautiously Optimistic
- July 7, 2017: Open-Air Piles of Safrinha Corn Starting to Appear in Mato Grosso
- July 6, 2017: 2017 U.S. Corn Condition Improves Slightly, Soy Condition Declines
- July 6, 2017: Nearly 100% of Brazil's Sugarcane will be Mechanically Harvested
- July 5, 2017: Comparing Acreage and Production - U.S., Brazil, and Argentina
- July 5, 2017: Chronic Lack of Grain Storage Difficult Problem to Solve in Brazil
- July 3, 2017: Planting Prep on Hold in Paraguay due to Proposed Soy Export Tax
June
- June 29, 2017: 2017 South American Wheat Crop Continues to Struggle
- June 28, 2017: Long Tail of 2016/17 S. American Exports will compete with U.S.
- June 27, 2017: 2017 U. S. Corn Condition Steady, Soybeans Decline Slightly
- June 27, 2017: Paraguayan Congress Proposes Export Tax on Soybeans
- June 26, 2017: Brazilian Farmers Slow to Purchase their 2017/18 Inputs
- June 23, 2017: Wheat Planting in South America produces Mixed Results
- June 22, 2017: Safrinha Corn Harvest Underway in Brazil
- June 22, 2017: Soy Production in Uruguay Rebounds to Record High Production
- June 21, 2017: Corn Development Phases and their Impact on Potential Yield
- June 21, 2017: Argentine Farmers Planted 2.6 Times more Soy than Corn in 2016/17
- June 20, 2017: 2017 U.S. Crop Conditions Improve Slightly
- June 20, 2017: Process Started to complete Brazil's North-South Railroad
- June 19, 2017: Farmers in Mato Grosso worried about Corn Prices and Storage
- June 16, 2017: Farmers in Mato Grosso have sold 60% of their Corn Production
- June 15, 2017: Crop Insurance Coverage to increase in Brazil, still Inadequate
- June 15, 2017: Early Safrinha Soybean Harvest in Paraguay Disappoints
- June 14, 2017: 2017 U.S. Yield Estimates - Corn 167.0 bu/ac, Soybeans 48.0 bu/ac
- June 14, 2017: Brazil Farmers increase Soybean Sales as Currency Weakens
- June 13, 2015: 2017 U.S. Crop Conditions Start Season below Average
- June 13, 2017: Grain Storage Deficit getting worse in Mato Grosso
- June 12, 2017: In 25 Years Brazil has evolved into a Major Agricultural Producer
- June 9, 2017: Brazil Soy and Corn Prod. Increased 1.0 mt in June Conab Report
- June 8, 2017: 2017/18 Harvest Plan for Brazilian Farmers Disappoints
- June 8, 2017: Excessive Rains in Rio Grande do Sul slows Wheat Planting
- June 7, 2017: Decline of JBS to create Openings for Small and Medium Processors
- June 7, 2017: Fertilizer Deliveries in Brazil Decline during First Trimester of 2017
- June 6, 2017: U.S. Corn Planting 96% Complete, 68% Rated Good to Excellent
- June 6, 2017: Dry Conditions Developing in Northwestern Corn Belt
- June 5, 2017: Brazil's "Harvest Plan" to be announced this Week, Draws Criticism
- June 5, 2017: Wheat Planting in Argentina reaches 11.3%
- June 2, 2017: Conventional Soy Production in Mato Grosso to increase in 2017/18
- June 1, 2017: Safrinha Corn Harvest begins in Brazil and Corn Prices Decline
- June 1, 2017: Low Grain Prices Challenge Brazilian Farmers
May
- May 31, 2017: 2017 U.S. Corn 91% Planted, 65% Rated Good to Excellent
- May 31, 2017: Trip Report - Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana
- May 30, 2017: Brazil and China to Launch US$ 20 Billion Infrastructure Fund
- May 30, 2017: Political Situation in Brazil is very Unsettled
- May 30, 2017: Agricultural Markets are concerned about the Brazilian Currency
- May 26, 2017: Protestors Set Fire to Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture in Brasilia
- May 26, 2017: Early Safrinha Corn Harvest starts slowly in Mato Grosso
- May 25, 2017: Farmers in NE Brazil starting to Grow Two Crops per Year
- May 24, 2017: New Organization to Promote Conventional Soy Production in Brazil
- May 24, 2017: Political Crisis in Brazil could hurt the Agricultural Sector
- May 23, 2017: U.S. Planting Progresses at Average Pace
- May 23, 2017: Silo Bags could fill Gap in Shortage of Grain Storage in Brazil
- May 22, 2017: Nearly 70% of Brazil's Grain Production is in Four States
- May 19, 2017: Weaker Brazilian Currency could Encourage Soybean Sales
- May 18, 2017: Mexican Delegation went to Brazil Looking to Purchase Grain
- May 18, 2017: Popcorn Acreage Rebounds, Mato Grosso Leads Brazil's Production
- May 17, 2017: Preliminary 2017 U.S. Yields - Corn 169.0 bu/ac, Soybeans 49.0 bu/ac
- May 17, 2017: Wheat Acreage in Rio Grande do Sul to Decline
- May 16, 2017: 2017 U.S. Planting Catches up to Average Pace, Corn 71% Planted
- May 16, 2017: Conventional Soybeans (non-GMO) have a Place in Mato Grosso
- May 15, 2017: BR-163 Improvement Project in Central Brazil hits Roadblock
- May 12, 2017: Brazil's Soybean and Corn Production Increased again by Conab
- May 11, 2017: WASDE Indicates Lower S. American Soy Production in 2017/18
- May 11, 2017: Brazilian Corn Producers Request more Help from Government
- May 10, 2017: 2016/17 Cotton Crop in Mato Grosso Expected to Set New Record
- May 10, 2017: Most Countries have Resumed Importing Brazilian Meat
- May 9, 2017: Brazilian Farmers Continue to be Slow Sellers of 2016/17 Soy Crop
- May 9, 2017: 2017/18 Soybean Acreage in Brazil Unchanged or Up Only Slightly
- May 8, 2017: Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia to Coordinate Efforts to Combat Soy Rust
- May 5, 2017: 2017 Wheat Acreage in Parana to Decline 8-10%
- May 4, 2017: Early Onset of Dry Weather Could Impact Safrinha Corn in Brazil
- May 4, 2017: Soybean Harvesting must end by Friday, May 5th in Mato Grosso
- May 3, 2017: Impact of Soybean Moratorium on Land Use in Mato Grosso
- May 3, 2017: 2016/17 Soybean and Full-season Corn Yields set Records in Parana
- May 2, 2017: Cold and Wet Weather Slows U.S. Planting, Replanting Possible
- May 2, 2017: Some Corn and Soy Replant needed, Wheat Impacted as Well
- May 2, 2017: Much of Mato Grosso's Corn Production will be Piled Outside
- May 1, 2017: Brazil Gov. to Subsidize Corn Prices in Mato Grosso this Week
April
- April 28, 2017: Polar Air and Freezing Temperatures Sweep Across Southern Brazil
- April 27, 2017: Farmers in Uruguay very Encouraged by Early Crop Yields
- April 27, 2017: May is Foot-and-Mouth Vaccination Month in Mato Grosso
- April 26, 2017: Drying Weather and Slumping Corn Prices Worry Farmers in Goias
- April 26, 2017: Early Crop Yields in Argentina are very Encouraging
- April 25, 2017: 2017 U.S. Corn Planting Nearly Catches up to Average Pace
- April 25, 2017: Conditions Remain Good for Brazilian Safrinha Corn Crop
- April 24, 2017: Brazilian Government to Subsidize Price of Corn in Mato Grosso
- April 20, 2017: Brazilian Farmers Planted 93% of Soy, Corn, and Cotton to GMOs
- April 19, 2017: Record Large Crops Could Result in Storage Problems in Brazil
- April 19, 2017: Grain Railroad in Northern Brazil Could be Functioning by 2025
- April 17, 2017: Reduced Truck Traffic Sign of Slow Soybean Selling in Brazil
- April 14, 2017: 47% of Soybeans in Mato Grosso followed by Safrinha Corn
- April 13, 2017: Brazil Soy Estimate Increased to 110.1 mt, Corn Increased to 91.4 mt
- April 13, 2017: Farmers in Mato Grosso have Sold 63% of their 2016/17 Soybeans
- April 12, 2017: U.S. Spring Planting Underway, Tepid Start in Southern Corn Belt
- April 12, 2017: Flooding in Argentina brings back bad Memories from April 2016
- April 10, 2017: Brazilian Soybean Prices Slumping, Farmers Remain Slow Sellers
- April 7, 2017: Cattle Prices Decline in Brazil as Processors Slow Production
- April 6, 2017: Flooding Impacting Province of La Pampa in Argentina
- April 6, 2017: Brazil Congress Considers Rules for Land Purchases by Foreigners
- April 5, 2017: Wet Weather Delaying Early Harvest Progress in Argentina
- April 5, 2017: Brazilian Farmers are Slow Sellers Hoping for Higher Soybean Prices
- April 4, 2017: Reaction to USDA 2017 Prospective Plantings Report
- April 4, 2017: Rainfall Welcomed across Southern Corn Belt, at least for Now
- April 3, 2017: Import Restrictions Resulting from Brazilian Meat Scandal Easing
March
- March 31, 2017: Last Soybeans Harvested in Brazil could push Estimates Higher
- March 30, 2017: Brazilian Soybean Crop 45% Sold Compared to 65% Last Year
- March 30, 2017: Soy in Northern Tocantins, Brazil 50% Harvested, Yields are Good
- March 29, 2017: Corn Prices in Mato Grosso Slump to Breakeven or Below
- March 28, 2017: Tainted Meat Scandal in Brazil has many Angles
- March 28, 2017: Prospective Planting Report to be released at end of the Week
- March 27, 2017: China Set to Lift Most Restrictions on Brazilian Meat Imports
- March 24, 2017: Tainted Meat Scandal in Brazil could have widespread Ripple Effects
- March 23, 2017: Brazilian Meat Sector Scrambles to Contain Damage from Scandal
- March 23, 2017: Early Soybean Yields in Argentina are Positive
- March 22, 2017: Potential 2017 U.S. Crop Acreage Estimates edge Higher
- March 22, 2017: Farmers in Mato Grosso have only sold 61% of their Soybean Crop
- March 21, 2017: Brazil's Long Economic Recession may be Ending
- March 21, 2017: Brazil's Largest Food Companies Accused of Selling Tainted Meat
- March 20, 2017: Brazil to Export Record Large Amounts of Soybeans and Corn
- March 17, 2017: Soybean Harvest in Mato Grosso do Sul Reaches 82%
- March 16, 2017: Cotton Production in Mato Grosso, Brazil Expected to Increase 12%
- March 16, 2017: Grain Storage Deficit to be Focus of Brazilian Producers in 2017
- March 15, 2017: Soybean Harvest in Brazil Reaches 56%
- March 15, 2017: Brazilian Farmers have Planted 88% of the 2016/17 Safrinha Corn
- March 14, 2017: Argentine Crops Benefit from Favorable Weather
- March 14, 2017: WASDE Increases Brazilian Soybean and Corn Estimates
- March 13, 2017: Soybean Rust in Brazil Developing Resistance to Newest Fungicides
- March 10, 2017: Conab Increases Brazilian Soybean and Corn Estimates
- March 9, 2017: Brazil Soy Harvest Approaches 50%, Safrinha Corn Planting 75%
- March 9, 2017: Brazil's "Grain Railroad" Moving Closer to Reality
- March 8, 2017: Soy Crop in Paraguay 75% Harvested, Safrinha Planting Underway
- March 8, 2017: Truck Freight Rates Surge in Mato Grosso
- March 7, 2017: Brazi Exports Record Soy in February, but Below Expectations
- March 7, 2017: Biodiesel Blend in Brazil Increased from B7 to B8, could go to B15
- March 6, 2017: Brazilian Farmers are Slow Sellers of their 2016/17 Soybeans
- March 3, 2017: Truck Traffic Slowly Resuming on BR-163 in Northern Brazil
- March 2, 2017: Two New Corn-Based Ethanol Facilities in South America
- March 2, 2017: Crops in Southern Buenos Aires Impacted by Prior Dry Conditions
- March 1, 2017: Argentine Crops Continue to Benefit from Favorable Weather
- March 1, 2017: Loses for Everyone Involved with Highway Problems in Brazil
February
- February 28, 2017: Emergency Declared Along Highway BR-163 in Northern Brazil
- February 27, 2017: Barges on Amazon Running Out of Soybeans - Problems on BR-163
- February 24, 2017: Crop Insurance Covers 4.4% of Grain Production in Mato Grosso
- February 23, 2017: Brazilian Farmers Increase Fertilizer Purchases
- February 23, 2017: Brazil Adopts Rigorous Regulations to Protect Against Bird Flu
- February 22, 2017: Paraguay Farmers Expecting a Good 2016/17 Soybean Crop
- February 22, 2017: Mexico to Import more Corn and Soy from Brazil and Argentina
- February 21, 2017: 2016/17 Brazil Soybeans 26% Harvested
- February 21, 2017: 2016/17 Brazilian Safrinha Corn 36% Planted
- February 20, 2017: "Grain Railroad" and BR-163 Key to Moving Grain North in Brazil
- February 17, 2017: Forward Corn Sales in Mato Grosso Remain Slow
- February 17, 2017: Soybean Harvest in Sorriso, Mato Grosso Reaches 80%
- February 16, 2017: Brazil Soybean Harvest Progress Uneven due to Variable Weather
- February 16, 2017: Farmers in Mato Grosso Increase Selling of their Soybeans
- February 15, 2017: Good Soybean Yields Continue to be Reported in Brazil
- February 15, 2017: Safrinha Corn Planting Ahead in Mato Grosso, Behind in Parana
- February 14, 2017: "Northern Arc" of Ports will Export 23.8% of Brazil's Grain Exports
- February 13, 2017: Port of Paranagua Announced Major Dredging Project
- February 10, 2017: Conab Increases Soybean and Corn Estimates in February Report
- February 9, 2017: Safrinha Corn Planting in Brazil Slowed by Wet Weather
- February 9, 2017: Farmers in Brazil forced to Harvest Soybeans at Higher Moisture
- February 8, 2017: Update on Brazilian Infrastructure
- February 7, 2017: Mato Grosso Contributed 25% of Brazil's Balance of Trade Surplus
- February 7, 2017: Livestock Producers in Brazil Anticipating a Good 2017
- February 6, 2017: Brazilian Government Announces Upgrade of Port of Santos
- February 2, 2017: Farmers in Parana are Anxious to get Early Soy Harvest Underway
- February 2, 2017: Safrinha Corn Planting in Mato Grosso slow at 10%
- February 1, 2017: Dryer Weather Stabilizes Soybean Crop in Argentina
- February 1, 2017: Farmers in Paraguay Expecting Mixed Results from their Soybeans
January
- January 31, 2017: Trip Report - Mato Grosso and Central Brazil
- January 31, 2017: Mexican Veterinarians visiting Meat Processing Facilities in Brazil
- January 30, 2017: Mato Grosso Soybean Harvest Slowed by Rain for Second Week
- January 27, 2017: Rains Lighten but some Damage done to Mato Grosso Soybeans
- January 26, 2017: Dry Weather in Paraguay starting to Worry Farmers
- January 25, 2017: U.S. Withdrawal from TPP opens Door for Brazilian Agriculture
- January 24, 2017: Last Week was a Wet Week in Mato Grosso, Brazil
- January 24, 2017: Early Safrinha Corn Planting in Brazil delayed by Wet Weather
- January 20, 2017: Early Corn Planting underway in Mato Grosso
- January 19, 2017: Brazilian Truck Drivers Protesting Low Freight Rates
- January 18, 2017: Brazilian Trip Report - Goias and Southeastern Mato Grosso
- January 17, 2017: More Flooding Rains in Argentina
- January 16, 2017: Soy Production in Paraguay and Uruguay could set Record Highs
- January 13, 2017: Corn Prices in Brazil under Pressure from Increased Production
- January 12, 2017: Saturated Conditions Impacting Crops in Central Argentina
- January 12, 2017: Early Soybean and Corn Harvest about to get Underway in Parana
- January 11, 2017: Conab Increases Brazil Crop Estimates, Survey Several Weeks Old
- January 11, 2017: Soybeans in Central and Eastern Brazil impacted by Dry Weather
- January 10, 2017: Argentine Farmers confront Floods and Drought, Soy Impacted
- January 10, 2017: Argentine Corn Impacted by Recent Wet Weather
- January 9, 2017: First Corn-Based Ethanol Facility set to open in Mato Grosso in June
- January 6, 2017: Grain Exchange lowers Argentina Soy Acreage 300,000 Hectares
- January 6, 2017: Brazilian Farmers have only Sold 34% of their Anticipated Soybeans
- January 5, 2017: Brazilian Weather Generally Good, dry in Northeastern Brazil
- January 5, 2017: Early Soybean Harvest Starting in Mato Grosso
- January 4, 2017: Argentina Soybean Crop Disrupted by Adverse Weather
- January 4, 2017: Argentina Corn Crop needs Dryer Weather to Complete Planting
- January 3, 2017: Soy Export Tax in Argentina will Decline starting in January 2018
December
- December 30, 2016: Growing Season Progressing very good in Mato Grosso, Brazil
- December 29, 2016: Crop Insurance in Brazil Covers only 15% of Crop Production
- December 29, 2016: Last Day to Plant Soy in Mato Grosso is Saturday, December 31st
- December 28, 2016: Brazil Soy Generally in Good Condition, Dryness Worries NE Brazil
- December 28, 2016: Heavy Rains in Argentina Recharge Soil, cause Localized Flooding
- December 27, 2016: Early Soybean Harvest underway in Mato Grosso
- December 27, 2016: Yield Losses can occur if Soybean Rust is less than 80% Controlled
- December 23, 2016: Brazil's Second Crop of Corn could set New Record
- December 22, 2016: Only 5% of Brazil's Land Area is dedicated to Row Crop Agriculture
- December 22, 2016: Cotton Planting Underway in Mato Grosso
- December 20, 2016: Conditions Continue Favorable for Brazilian Crops
- December 20, 2016: Weekend Rains help Argentina's Soybean and Corn Crops
- December 19, 2016: Corn Supply Crisis in Brazil Easing, Will not be Repeated in 2017
- December 16, 2016: Brazilian Cotton Production to Rebound 9.7% in 2016/17
- December 15, 2016: Brazilian Government Emphasizes more Ethanol Production
- December 15, 2016: Favorable Conditions result in Higher Soybean Estimates in Brazil
- December 14, 2016: 93.4% of the Three Major Crops in Brazil are GMO Varieties
- December 14, 2016: Soybean Forward Selling in Brazil Picks up in November, 34% Sold
- December 13, 2016: Argentina Planting still Behind Average, Dryness Worries
- December 13, 2016: Brazil Crops Generally in Good Condition, Minor Pockets of Dryness
- December 12, 2016: Conab's December Report Lowers Soy and Corn Estimates Slightly
- December 9, 2016: Imea Increases Estimate of Mato Grosso Soybean Production
- December 8, 2016: Dryness in Argentina Beginning to Worry Farmers and the Market
- December 8, 2016: Completion of Highway BR-163 in Brazil Delayed even Further
- December 7, 2016: Six Confirmed Cases of Rust in Commercial Soybean Fields in Brazil
- December 6, 2016: Brazil Soybean Planting 90% Complete
- December 6, 2017: Argentine Planting Slower than Average, Potential Dryness Worries
- December 5, 2016: In Brazil - Weaker Currency, Political Unrest, Declining Corn Prices
- December 2, 2016: November Rainfall in Mato Grosso do Sul 42% of Normal
- December 1, 2016: Brazil to Expand Biodiesel Production over Next Few Years
- December 1, 2016: Brazilian Commission Reviews Chemicals for Soybean Rust Control
November
- November 30, 2016: Cerrado Soils of Northern South America could be very Productive
- November 30, 2016: Conventional Soybeans Promoted in Recent Meeting in Mato Grosso
- November 29, 2016: 2016/17 Brazil Soybean Planting Three Quarters Complete
- November 29, 2016: Argentina Planting - Soy Slower than Average, Corn Much Slower
- November 28, 2016: Brazil could Double Ag Prod. Without impacting Amazon Forest
- November 25, 2016: Grain Sorghum an Option for Late Planted Safrinha Crop
- November 24, 2016: Brazilian Highway System needs US$ 300 Billion in Investments
- November 23, 2016: Planting Slow in Argentina, Weather Should Improve Late Week
- November 23, 2016: First Cases of Rust Confirmed on Commercial Soybeans in Brazil
- November 22, 2016: Brazilian Planting Progress - Soybeans Three Quarters Planted
- November 22, 2016: Argentina Planting Progress - Soybeans 24%, Corn 40%
- November 21, 20916: Soybean Moratorium Considered for Cerrado Areas of Brazil
- November 18, 2016: Greater than Normal Number of Sugar Mills Close Early in Brazil
- November 17, 2016: Weaker Currency Increases Sales in Brazil, Still Behind Last Year
- November 17, 2016: 86% of Mato Grosso Cotton will be Safrinha Production
- November 16, 2016: 10% of Soybeans in Mato Grosso are non-GMO Varieties
- November 16, 2016: Brazil May Import only a Small Amount of U.S. Corn
- November 15, 2016: South American Planting Progress
- November 15, 2016: Brazil Currency, U.S. Election, Nov. Crop Report, Brazil Politics
- November 14, 2016: Conab Lowers Brazil Soy Estimate Slightly, Increases Corn Slightly
- November 10, 2016: Soybeans are being Planted at a Record Pace in Mato Grosso
- November 10, 2016: Proposals for Grain Export Taxes in Brazil Dropped
- November 9, 2016: Next Soy Harvest in Mato Grosso Earlier and Faster than Normal
- November 9, 2016: Planting of Soybeans and Corn in Parana Ahead of Average
- November 8, 2016: Soybean Planting in Brazil 52% vs. Average of 49%
- November 8, 2016: Planting Pace in Argentina Slower than Average due to Wet Weather
- November 7, 2016: Forward Selling of Soy and Corn in Brazil Slower than Last Year
- November 4, 2016: Potential Loses Mount in Argentina due to Flooding
- November 3, 2016: Parana Wheat 81% Harvested, Rio Grande do Sul slowed by Rain
- November 3, 2016: Heavy Rains slow Spring Planting in Argentina
- November 2, 2016: Early Soy Planting Allows Early Safrinha Corn Planting in Parana
- November 2, 2016: Governor of Mato Grosso wants Ferronorte Railroad Extended
- November 1, 2016: 2016/17 Brazil Soybeans 41% Planted, Slightly Ahead of Average
- November 1, 2016: 2016/17 Argentina Planting Slows due to Wet and Cold Conditions
October
- October 31, 2016: Some Farmers in Mato Grosso Worried They are Planting too Fast!
- October 28, 2016: Brazil Levies Fines for Illegal Grain Production in Amazon Region
- October 27, 2016: Brazil Internal Revenue Service Agents Strike in Greater Sao Paulo
- October 27, 2016: Brazilian Highways Worse in 2016 Compared to 2015 Study Finds
- October 26, 2016: Brazilian Currency Strengthening - Not What Farmers Want
- October 26, 2016: Northeastern Brazil Still Waiting for Start of Summer Rains
- October 25, 2016: Brazilian Farmers Planting Soybeans "Day and Night"
- October 25, 2016: Export Tax Plan in Argentina could Result in Slow Farmer Selling
- October 24, 2016: Soy Export Tax Reduction will have Limited Impact in Argentina
- October 24, 2016: Export Tax Plan in Argentina could Result in Slow Farmer Selling
- October 21, 2016: Soybean Moratorium Limits Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon
- October 20, 2016: Brazilian Farmers have Sold 27% of Their Soy vs. 48% Last Year
- October 20, 2016: Brazilian Wheat Crop Negatively Impacted by Heavy Rains (Again)
- October 19, 2016: Brazil Soybean Planting 17%, Slightly Ahead of Average Pace
- October 19, 2016: Argentine Corn Planting 32%, Soybeans 1%
- October 18, 2016: Brazil's Biodiesel Sector Promotes Greater use of Biodiesel Fuel
- October 18, 2016: Only Light Interest Expressed in Importing U.S. Corn into Brazil
- October 17, 2016: Soy Export Tax Reduction Barley Helps Farmers in N. Argentina
- October 14, 2016: Mato Grosso Corn Acreage Unchanged in 2016/17, Yields Improve
- October 13, 2016: October Crop Report - U.S. Corn Yield Lower, Soy Yield Higher
- October 13, 2016: Brazil Ranks 81st in Global Competiveness, Worst in a Decade
- October 12, 2016: 5% of Brazil's Electricity comes from Sugar/Ethanol Mills
- October 12, 2016: Brazil Farmers slow to Forward Contract 2016/17 Soy Production
- October 11, 2016: 2016/17 South American Planting Pace Ahead of Average
- October 11, 2016: Brazilian Cotton Production to Rebound from Disappointing 2015/16
- October 10, 2016: Brazilian Commission Approves GMO Corn Imports from the U.S.
- October 7, 2016: 2016/17 Brazil Soybean Estimate - 101.8 - 104.0 mt, up 6.7% to 9.0%
- October 6, 2016: Farmers in Mato Grosso do Sul have Planted 5.4% of their Soybeans
- October 6, 2016: Price of Wheat in Parana below Government Minimum
- October 5, 2016: Planting of Spring Crops in South America Ahead of Schedule
- October 5, 2016: Confirmation of Soybean Rust Puts Brazilian Farmers on Alert
- October 4, 2016: Argentina Will Not Lower Soybean Export Tax Another 5%
- October 3, 2016: Brazilian Scientists Find Rust Resistant Gene in Wild Soy Variety
September
- September 30, 2016: Fertilizer Purchases in Argentina up 50% Thus Far in 2016
- September 30, 2016: Brazilian Cattle Herd Reaches New High of 215.2 Million Head
- September 29, 2016: Reduced Corn Production in Brazil resulting in Lower Freight Rates
- September 29, 2016: Increased Pork Exports helps Brazilian Hog Producers
- September 28, 2016: South American Crop Production vs. the United States
- September 28, 2016: 2016/17 Brazil Soybean Planting 2%, Argentine Corn Planting 15%
- September 27, 2016: South American Weather - Improved North, Colder-Dryer South
- September 27, 2016: After Poor 2015/16, Cotton Acreage in Bahia to Decline another 18%
- September 26, 2016: Construction of "Grain Railroad" given OK by Brazilian President
- September 26, 2016: Brazil Increases its Wheat Imports from the United States
- September 23, 2016: Brazilian Livestock Producers Hoping for Better Second Half of 2016
- September 23, 2016: Cotton-Free Period to Start in Mato Grosso on October 1st
- September 22, 2016: Early Planting of the 2016/17 Soybean Crop Underway in Brazil
- September 22, 2016: Imea Lowers Estimate of Mato Grosso Safrinha Corn Yield Again
- September 21, 2016: 2017 U.S. Crop Acreage - Wheat Down, Corn Down, Soybeans Up
- September 21, 2016: 2016 U.S. Crop Conditions Hold Steady (Again)
- September 20, 2016: Farmers in Argentina Finally Complete their 2015/16 Corn Harvest!!
- September 20, 2016: 2016/17 Corn Acreage in Argentina Remains in Doubt
- September 19, 2016: Fire-Prohibition Period in Mato Grosso Extended due to Dryness
- September 16, 2016: Early Corn Planting Progressing in Southern Brazil
- September 16, 2016: Brazilian Farmers Starting off New Growing Season less Capitalized
- September 15, 2016: Brazilian Farmers Advised to go Slow with Early Soybean Planting
- September 14, 2016: Annual Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle for Argentina
- September 14, 2016: Crop Production Cycle for Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia
- September 13, 2016: U.S. Crop Conditions Hold Steady (Again)
- September 13, 2016: Many Highway Improvement Projects in Northern Brazil on Hold
- September 12, 2016: Port in Brazil's "Northern Arc" ships first Vessel of Soybeans
- September 9, 2016: Tolls Increase in Brazil, Farmers could Pay $ 0.90 per/bu Just in Tolls
- September 8, 2016: Mato Grosso Legislator Promotes Increased use of Irrigation
- September 8, 2016: Early Wheat Harvest off to Slow Start in Parana
- September 7, 2016: U.S. Corn Condition Declines Slightly, Soybeans hold Steady
- September 7, 2016: Conab Lowers Brazilian Corn Production 1.5 mt in Sept. Report
- September 5, 2016: Brazilian Poultry and Hog Producers React to Higher Corn Prices
- September 2, 2016: Argentine Crop Acreage Forecast for 2016/17 Growing Season
August
- August 31, 2016: Brazil May Need to Import Corn, Soybeans, Soy Meal, and Cotton!
- August 31, 2016: First Vessel of Imported Corn Arrived in Brazil Last Week
- August 30, 2016: Timing of Input Purchases Critical for Brazilian Farmers
- August 30, 2016: U.S. Crop Condition Hold Steady or Improve Slightly
- August 29, 2016: Decision on Impeachment of Brazilian President set for this Week
- August 26, 2016: Cost of Producing Soy in Mato Grosso do Sul to increase 11%-12.5%
- August 25, 2016: Deadline Extension for Brazilian Rural Environmental Registry
- August 25, 2016: Weak La Nina could Impact 2016/17 South American Crops
- August 24, 2016: 4.2% of Safrinha Corn Acreage in Mato Grosso was Abandoned
- August 24, 2016: New Soybean Planting and Harvesting Calendar in Mato Grosso
- August 23, 2016: U.S. Corn Condition Improves Slightly, Soybean Condition Steady
- August 23, 2016: Early Planting of the 2016/17 Full-Season Corn Underway in Brazil
- August 22, 2016: Growing Season for Soybeans in far Northern Brazil Same as U.S.
- August 19, 2016: Governor of Goias voids Proposed Tax on Grain Exports
- August 18, 2016: Wheat in Southern Brazil could be Impacted by Potential Frost
- August 18, 2016: Brazilian Farmers have Slowed Soybean Selling due to Falling Prices
- August 17, 2016: Trip Report - Indiana and western Ohio
- August 17, 2016: Farming Corporation Bom Jesus offers Creditors Land to Pay Loans
- August 16, 2016: U.S. Crop Conditions Hold Steady
- August 16, 2016: Conab Lowers Brazilian Corn Estimate again in August Crop Report
- August 15, 2016: Fewer Violations of Soybean-Free Ban Cited in Mato Grosso
- August 12, 2016: Mato Grosso Governor Pushes Railroad Projects in Brasilia
- August 11, 2016: Brasil Trying to clear way to Import 1.5 Million Tons of U.S. corn
- August 11, 2016: Freight Rates Decline in Brazil due to Excess Capacity
- August 10, 2016: Brazil's Soybean Acreage to Expand 1.5% in 2016/17
- August 10, 2016: U.S. Corn Condition Declines 2%, Soybeans Unchanged
- August 9, 2016: Harvesting and Planting Corn at the Same Time in Southern S.A.
- August 9, 2016: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul starting New Cropping Sequence
- August 8, 2016: Domestic Corn Prices in Brazil continue to Surge Higher
- August 4, 2016: Enforcement of Brazil's Forestry Code is very Contentious
- August 4, 2016: Corn Harvest in Mato Grosso do Sul reaches 38%, Yields Disappoint
- August 3, 2016: Brazil could Run Out of Corn Again in Early 2017
- August 3, 2016: Early Corn Planting Underway in Rio Grande do Sul
- August 2, 2016: U.S. Crop Conditions Improve Slightly
- August 1, 2016: Brazilian Port of Santos sets Records for first Six Months of 2016
- August 1, 2016: Brazilian Wheat Development slower than Normal
July
- July 29, 2016: Dry Weather results in Increase in Fires in Central Brazil
- July 28, 2016: Brazil's Safrinha Corn Estimates continue Declining
- July 27, 2016: U.S. Crop Conditions Hold Steady
- July 27, 2016: Domestic Corn Prices in Brazil increased 8% Last Week
- July 26, 2016: Brazilian Railroad linking Atlantic and Pacific Ocean seems Doubtful
- July 26, 2016: Brazilian Government tries to limit Corn Price Increases
- July 25, 2016: Venezuelans Flock to the Brazilian Border to Purchase Food
- July 22, 2016: Onset of La Nina could pose Problems for Brazilian Farmers
- July 21, 2016: Safrinha Corn Yield Variability very high in Mato Grosso
- July 21, 2016: Frost in Western Parana could Impact Wheat Production
- July 20, 2016: Trip Report - Western Corn Belt
- July 19, 2016: U.S. Crop Conditions Hold Steady
- July 19, 2016: Infrastructure Investment in Brazil continues to lag other Countries
- July 18, 2016: Argentine Government Wavering on Reduction of Soy Export Tax
- July 15, 2016: Corn stocks in Mato Grosso to fall to 7-day Supply
- July 14, 2016: Strong Prices should encourage more Corn Acreage in Brazil
- July 14, 2016: Conab more Optimistic concerning Brazil's Wheat Production
- July 13, 2016: 2016 U.S. Crop Conditions Improve Last Week
- July 13, 2016: Is It Possible that Brazil Could Run Out of Soybeans??
- July 12, 2016: Low Safrinha Corn Yields in Brazil should not be a Surprise
- July 12, 2016: Lower Safrinha Production Results in Lower Brazilian Corn Exports
- July 11, 2016: Corn Prices in Brazil Remain Strong due to Lower Production
- July 8, 2016: Conab Slashes Brazilian Corn Estimate by 7 Million Tons
- July 7, 2016: Why does the Brazilian Currency Continue to Strengthen?
- July 7, 2016: Farmers in Santa Catarina in Southern Brazil may Plant More Corn
- July 6, 2016: 2016 U.S. Crop Conditions - Corn Steady, Soybeans down 2%
- July 6, 2016: Brazilian Soybean Exports Strong, Corn Exports Decline
- July 5, 2016: La Nina's Potential Impact in South America
- July 1, 2016: Safrinha Corn Yields in Jatai, Goias Expected to be down 40%
June
- June 30, 2016: Cost of Controlling White Flies Surging in Brazil
- June 29, 2016: 2016 U.S. Crop Conditions - Corn Steady, Soybeans down Slightly
- June 29, 2016: 2016 State Rankings for U.S. Crops
- June 28, 2016: Report Concerning Cost of Production in North & South America
- June 28, 2016: Brazil Ranks 123rd out of 140 Countries in Transport Infrastructure
- June 27, 2016: Safrinha Corn Situation in Mato Grosso continues to Decline
- June 24, 2016: Livestock Producers in Brazil Relieved that Corn Prices are Falling
- June 23, 2016: Era of Cheap Corn in Brazil is over Declares Ministry of Agriculture
- June 23, 2016: Brazilian Farmers Continue to Report Disappointing Corn Yields
- June 22, 2016: U.S. Corn Condition holds Steady, Soybeans Decline Slightly
- June 21, 2016: Cotton Production in Brazil expected to Disappoint
- June 20, 2016: Tax on Brazilian Grain Exports Proposed again in State Legislatures
- June 17, 2016: Tight Grain Supplies in Brazil could Spur Domestic Inflation
- June 17, 2016: Record High Prices for Corn and Soy in Mato Grosso during May
- June 16, 2016: U.S. Corn Condition Steady, Soybeans Improve
- June 16, 2016: Soybean-Free Period in Effect in Mato Grosso
- June 15, 2016: Is Brazil's Soy Situation trending similar to Brazil's Corn Situation?
- June 14, 2016: Brazilian Producers asking for Help to Meet Financial Commitments
- June 14, 2016: Brazilian Livestock Producers Substituting Wheat in Feed Rations
- June 13, 2016: Corn Priced Decline in Brazil due to Initial Harvest Pressure
- June 10, 2016: Conab Reduces Soybean and Corn Estimates in June Crop Report
- June 9, 2016: Dollar Trading at Lowest Level in a Year Compared to Brazilian Real
- June 9, 2016: Plant and Livestock Protection Technicians on Strike in Mato Grosso
- June 8, 2016: U.S. Crop Conditions Improve with Warmer Weather
- June 8, 2016: Frost in Southern Brazil could impact Safrinha Corn in Parana
- June 7, 2016: New Port of Itaqui in Northeastern Brazil Surpassing Expectations
- June 6, 2016: Domestic Soybean Prices Surge in Brazil
- June 6, 2016: Poultry Producers in Parana lose Birds due to lack of Corn
- June 3, 2016: Estimates of the Safrinha Corn Crop in Brazil Continue to Decline
- June 2, 2016: Soybean Prices at Brazilian Ports could hit R$ 100 Per Sack
- June 2, 2016: Producers in Parana to Reduce 2016 Wheat Acreage by 15%
- June 1, 2016: U.S. Corn Planting 94%, Soy 73%, Both Slightly Ahead of Average
- June 1, 2016: Trip Report - Indiana and Western Ohio
May
- May 31, 2016: Situation for Hog Producers in Brazil should Start Improving
- May 31, 2016: Corn Scarcity points to Lack of Grain Storage in Brazil
- May 27, 2016: Brazilian Poultry and Hog Producers being squeezed on all Sides
- May 27, 2016: Chickens Dying of Starvation in Parana for lack of Corn
- May 26, 2016: Two More Harvests Needed to Stabilize Corn Situation in Brazil
- May 25, 2016: Mato Grosso Farmers have purchased 55% of next Year's Inputs
- May 25, 2016: Brazil importing more Wheat to keep the Mills Running
- May 24, 2016: U.S. Corn 86% Planted vs. Average of 85%
- May 24, 2016: First Nationwide Corn Condition Should be less than Last Year
- May 23, 2016: Explaining Brazil's Growing Seasons and Marketing Years
- May 20, 2016: Argentina now has Opportunity to Improve Lagging Infrastructure
- May 19, 2016: Government Owned Corn Stocks in Brazil Equate to 6 Day Supply
- May 19, 2016: Safrinha Corn Yields in Mato Grosso Worse in 5 Years
- May 18, 2016: Initial 2016 U.S. Corn Production Estimate - 14.0 Billion Bushels
- May 18, 2016: Initial 2016 U.S. Soybean Production Estimate - 3.88 Billion Bushels
- May 17, 2016: Conab Indicated Brazil's Corn and Soy Exports need to Slow Down
- May 16, 2016: Blairo Maggi Leads New Agricultural Administration in Brazil
- May 13, 2016: Strong Corn Prices in Brazil could result in "Washouts" in late 2016
- May 13, 2016: Brazil's Cotton Production to Decline 7.8% and Probably More
- May 12, 2016: Farmers in Mato Grosso must Finish Soy Harvesting by May 20th
- May 12, 2016: Officials in Brazil Worried that this might be a Bad Fire Season
- May 11, 2016: Conab Lowers Brazil's 2015/16 Soybean and Corn Crops
- May 10, 2016: Brazil's 2016/17 Harvest Plan Viewed as "Timid" by Farmers
- May 9, 2016: Wheat Production to Increase in Argentina Decrease in Brazil
- May 6, 2016: Argentina Lost 7.5% of its Soybean Acreage to Flooding
- May 6, 2016: Estimates for Brazil's Safrinha Corn Continue to Decline
- May 5, 2016: Brazil's 2016/17 Harvest Plan has Higher Interest Rates
- May 5, 2016: Brazilian Industry Proposes Biodiesel Blend of 20% to 30% Veg Oil
- May 4, 2016: 2015/16 Argentine Soybeans Lowered 1.0 mt to 56.0 Million Tons
- May 3, 2016: Brazil's Safrinha Corn Impacted by Adverse Weather
- May 3, 2016: Wheat Acreage in Parana Continues to Decline
- May 2, 2016: Railroads expand their share of Grain Transport in Brazil
April
- April 29, 2016: Widespread Frosts and Freezing Temperatures hit Southern Brazil
- April 28, 2016: Safrinha Corn in Brazil Receives Welcomed Rain and Cooler Temps
- April 28, 2016: Flooding Causes Extensive Damage to Argentine Soybean Crop
- April 28, 2016: 2015/16 Uruguay Soybean Estimate Lowered 0.5 mt to 2.5 Million
- April 27, 2016: 2016/17 South American Soybean Crop could face Hurdles
- April 27, 2016: 2015/16 South American Soybean Production now Below Last Year
- April 26, 2016: U.S. Corn Planting is 30% Complete, well Ahead of the 16% Average
- April 26, 2016: 2015/16 Will be Last Safrinha Soybean Crop in Parana
- April 25, 2016: Brazil's Safrinha Corn Continues to Suffers from Hot, Dry Weather
- April 22, 2016: Grain Exchange in Argentina lowers Soy Crop 4 mt to 56 Million
- April 21, 2016: Hot and Dry Weather Impacting Safrinha Corn in Parana
- April 21, 2016: Brazil's 8-10% Import Tariff for Corn Suspended for Six Months
- April 20, 2016: 2015/16 Argentina Soy Lowered 1.5 mt due to Extensive Flooding
- April 20, 2016: 2015/16 Brazil Corn Estimate Lowered 1.0 mt to 82.0 Million
- April 20, 2016: Uruguay Soybeans Impacted by Heavy Rains, Est. Lowered 0.5 mt
- April 19, 2016: Brazilian Currency Fluctuating Wildly on Impeachment Prospects
- April 18, 2016: Brazil's Lower House Votes in favor of Starting Impeachment
- April 18, 2016: Speculation grows that Brazil could Import U.S. Corn
- April 15, 2016: Paraguay Farmers Pleased with Soybean Yields, but not Prices
- April 15, 2016: March Fertilizer Imports in Brazil up 24% Compared to February
- April 14, 2016: Dry Weather Worries Safrinha Corn Producers in Brazil
- April 14, 2016: La Nina Correlates with Potential Drought in Southern Brazil
- April 13, 2016: U.S. Corn 4% Planted, Equal to Average Pace
- April 13, 2016: Hot and Dry Weather in Central Brazil could impact Safrinha Corn
- April 12, 2016: Conab April Report - Soybean Production Lower, Corn Higher
- April 11, 2016: Domestic Corn Prices in Brazil Continue Strong
- April 11, 2016: Agricultural Products account for 52% of Brazil's exports in March
- April 8, 2016: Ag Products Account for One-third of Brazil Current Exports
- April 8, 2016: Promising a Railroad is a "Smoke Screen" for not Fixing BR- 163
- April 7, 2016: Brazil and Argentina increase use of Biofuels
- April 7, 2016: Brazilian Corn Losing Competitiveness against U.S. and Argentina
- April 6, 2016: U.S. Corn Acreage may be lower than Prospective Plantings Report
- April 5, 2016: With Depleted Corn Stocks Brazil Risks Running out of Corn
- April 5, 2016: More of Mato Grosso's Soybeans Exported out of Amazon River
- April 4, 2016: Harvest in Mato Grosso 92% Complete, More Soybeans Move North
- April 1, 2016: Brazil's Wheat Production could Increase in Spite of Lower Acreage
- April 1, 2016: Port of Paranagua in Brazil Inaugurates new "Super Berth"
March
- March 31, 2016: Brazil Importing Corn for Livestock Sector in Southern Brazil
- March 31, 2016: Mato Grosso Shipping Equivalent of One Vessel of Soybeans per Day
- March 30, 2016: Spring Planting in the United States
- March 30, 2016: Hog Producers in Southern Brazil fear Industry Collapse
- March 29, 2016: Costs Increasing in Brazil, Farmers Purchasing Inputs for Next Year
- March 29, 2016: Brazilian Soybean Crop 67% Harvested, 2% behind Last Year
- March 28, 2016: Lack of On-Farm Storage Hurts Brazilian Farmers
- March 25, 2016: Brazilian Farmers Look for Alternative Financing
- March 24, 2016: Tight Supplies Result in Record High Corn Prices in Southern Brazil
- March 24, 2016: Soybeans in Southern Mato Grosso do Sul Impacted by Wet Weather
- March 23, 2016: Brazilian Millers Importing Paraguayan Wheat
- March 23, 2016: Mato Grosso Farmers start Purchasing Inputs for Next Crop
- March 22, 2016: What does the Political Turmoil mean for Brazilian Agriculture?
- March 21, 2016: Wheat Acreage in Brazil may Decline again in 2016
- March 21, 2016: Agricultural Officials from U.S. Government and Mato Grosso Meet
- March 17, 2016: Second Half of March should be Dryer in much of Brazil
- March 17, 2016: Safrinha Corn Crop in Parana rated 97% in Good Condition
- March 17, 2016: Soybean Yields Reduced in Northeastern Brazil due to Dry Weather
- March 16, 2016: Spring Planting May Start Earlier Than Normal in Midwest
- March 16, 2016: Safrinha Corn in Mato Grosso 93.6% Planted
- March 15, 2016: Brazil Soybean Harvest Passes 50%
- March 14, 2016: Ag Chemical Sales in Brazil Declines 21.5% in 2015
- March 11, 2016: Conab Increases Brazil Soybean and Corn Production Slightly
- March 10, 2016: Soybean Harvest in Parana 65%, Safrinha Corn 83% Planted
- March 10, 2016: Irrigated Acreage in Brazil Could Expand 5-7 Times Current Level
- March 9, 2016: Farmers in Parana ask for an Extension to Plant their Safrinha Corn
- March 9, 2016: Mato Grosso Farmers have Sold 66% of their Soy, 60% of their Corn
- March 8, 2016: Political Turmoil in Brazil not Good News for Brazilian Agriculture
- March 7, 2016: High Corn Prices Reduce Buying Power of Poultry Producers
- March 4, 2016: Record Corn Exports result in Strong Domestic Corn Prices in Brazil
- March 4, 2016: Moving Grain North in Brazil could save US$ 47-60 Per Ton
- March 3, 2016: Safrinha Corn Planting in Mato Grosso Reaches 65%
- March 3, 2016: Farmers in Central Brazil face Higher Freight Costs and New Tolls
- March 2, 2016: Soy in NE Brazil Continue to Suffer Under Hot and Dry Conditions
- March 1, 2016: Biomass Pellets Could Become Newest Commodity from Brazil
- March 1, 2016: Spring Planting May Start Early in the Western Corn Belt
February
- February 29, 2016: Governor of Goias Reverses Course - No Taxes on Grain Exports
- February 29, 2016: Tolls as High as $1.00 per Bushel for Soybeans Leaving Mato Grosso
- February 26, 2016: Traffic on BR-163 in Mato Grosso Increasing as Harvest Progresses
- February 25, 2016: Brazil Could Double Soybean Production in Cerrado Area
- February 25, 2016: Safrinha Corn Planting Progressing Quickly in Brazil
- February 24, 2016: Livestock producers in Santa Catarina want Relief from high Corn Prices
- February 23, 2016: Brazilian Farmers Fear the "Kirchnerization" of Brazil
- February 23, 2016: Large Lineup of Vessel in Brazil Waiting for Soybeans
- February 22, 2016: Bioelectricity Supplies 10% of Brazils Electrical Needs
- February 19, 2016: Goias Soybeans 40% Harvested with an Average Yield of 47.8 bu/ac
- February 18, 2016: Parana Soybeans 41% Harvested, Safrinha Corn 60% Planted
- February 17, 2016: Brazil Soybean Harvest 16% Complete
- February 17, 2016: 30% of Soybeans in Mato Grosso Followed by Second Crop of Corn
- February 16, 2016: State of Goias Authorizes a Tax on Grain Exports from the State
- February 12, 2016: Proposed "Corn Railroad" would link Central and Southern Brazil
- February 12, 2016: "Grain Railroad" to link Mato Grosso with the Amazon River
- February 11, 2016: White Flies becoming a bigger Concern for Cotton Farmers in Brazil
- February 11, 2016: Dryer Weather aids Soybean Harvest in Mato Grosso
- February 10, 2016: More Brazilian Soybeans will be Exported out of Northern Ports
- February 10, 2016: Why are Argentine Farmers Slow Sellers of their Stored Soybeans?
- February 9, 2015: Brazil Soybean Harvest is 10% Complete
- February 8, 2016: Brazil's Corn Auction did Little to Relieve Tight Supplies
- February 5, 2016: Conab Lowers Brazilian Soybean Estimate, Increases Corn Estimate
- February 4, 2016: Safrinha Corn Prospects Improving in Brazil
- February 4, 2016: Minister of Agriculture asked to Step up Efforts to Control Soy Rust
- February 3, 2016: Brazil to have Seven Corn-Based Ethanol Facilities by end of 2016
- February 3, 2016: Dryer Weather in Argentine Starting to be a Concern
- February 2, 2016: Brazil Soybean Harvest 4%, Two Points Behind Last Year
- February 1, 2016: Brazil Announces Credit for Early Purchases of Inputs for 2016/17
January
- January 29, 2016: Brazil's Tiete-Parana Waterway Reopens for Barges after Two Years
- January 29, 2016: Corn Prices in Rio Grande do Sul are 45% Higher than Last Year
- January 28, 2016: Brazilian Governmental Auction of Corn set for February 1st
- January 28, 2016: Rainfall in Northeastern Brazil goes from Scant to Excessive
- January 27, 2016: 30% of the Soybeans in Mato Grosso Rated Poor to Very Poor
- January 27, 2016: Safrinha Cotton Planting Slow in Mato Grosso
- January 26, 2016: Brazil Soybean Harvest Starts Slowly with 1.5% Harvested
- January 25, 2016: Brazil to Sell Corn Stocks to ease Shortages in Southern Brazil
- January 22, 2016: Wet Weather Slows Soy Harvest in Mato Grosso, Poor Seed Quality
- January 21, 2016: Record Exports from Paranagua, no Soybeans have arrived as Yet
- January 21, 2016: Mato Grosso has Largest Cattle Herd in Brazil
- January 20, 2016: Changeable Weather Impacting Brazilian Crops
- January 20, 2016: Freight Rates Increase due to Devalued Brazilian Currency
- January 19, 2016: Brazilian Soybean Harvest Starts Slow - 0.5% Harvested
- January 19, 2016: Early Yield Reports of Brazilian Soybeans are Generally Sub-Par
- January 15, 2016: Imea Lowers Safrinha Corn Estimate for Mato Grosso
- January 15, 2016: Early Soybean Harvest in Parana Slowed by Wet Weather
- January 15, 2016: Soy Rust Control must be 85% Effective or Farmers will lose Money
- January 14, 2016: Safrinha Corn Planting to Start in Brazil Later This Week
- January 14, 2016: Strong Corn Exports Worry Livestock Producers in Southern Brazil
- January 13, 2016: Relatively Slow Start to Soybean Harvesting in Brazil
- January 13, 2016: Imea Lowered Soybean Estimate for Mato Grosso
- January 12, 2016: Some Farmers in Mato Grosso will not Fulfill their Contracts
- January 12, 2016: 20% of the Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso has been Planted
- January 11, 2016: Ag Performed Well in Brazil in 2015, Future less Certain for 2016
- January 8, 2016: Slow Start to Soy Harvest in Mato Grosso, 1st Case of Rust Confirmed
- January 7, 2016: Early Soybean Harvest Underway in Select Areas of Brazil
- January 7, 2016: Weaker Currency Buoys Domestic Commodity Prices in Brazil
- January 6, 2016: Welcomed Rains Falling in Central and Northeastern Brazil
- January 6, 2016: Four States in Southern Brazil Account for 90% of Rust Cases
- January 5, 2016: Brazil Farmers Waiting Until Harvest Complete to Continue Selling
- January 4, 2016: Millet is an Alternative to Corn or Sorghum in Northeastern Brazil
December
- December 31, 2015: Early Harvest Underway for Irrigated Soybeans in Mato Grosso
- December 31, 2015: Farmers in Piaui ask for Waver to Plant Soybeans Later than Normal
- December 30, 2015: Imea Rates 43% of Mato Grosso's Soybeans as Poor to Very Poor
- December 29, 2015: Flooding Hits Borders of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay
- December 29, 2015: Northern Arc of Ports in Brazil Increase Grain Exports by 50%
- December 28, 2015: El Nino Induced Dry Weather impacting Amazon Rainforest
- December 23, 2015: Farms in Brazil Want Deadline for Soy Planting Extended 30 Days
- December 23, 2014: Working Group Established in Mato Grosso to Asses Drought Impact
- December 22, 2015: Soybeans in Mato Grosso under Moisture Stress
- December 22, 2015: Agricultural Chemical Sales in Brazil Decline 23% in 2015
- December 21, 2015: Number of Rust Cases in Brazil Four Times the Five-Year Average
- December 18, 2015:Lower Taxes & Devalued Currency to Spur Grain Sales in Argentina
- December 18, 2015: Northeastern Brazil Suffering from Hot and Dry Weather
- December 17, 2015: Hot and Dry Weather Impacting Soybean Production in Mato Grosso
- December 16, 2015: 2015/16 Brazilian Soybean Production Unchanged at 99.0 mt
- December 14, 2015: Conab Increases Brazilian Soybean Estimate in December Report
- December 11, 2015: Chinese and Brazilian Delegations Discuss Soybean Production
- December 10, 2015: Imea Estimates that 3.1% of Soybeans in Mato Grosso Replanted
- December 10, 2015: Livestock Producers in S. Brazil Worried about low Corn Production
- December 9, 2015: Electrical Rates Double for Brazilian Farmers
- December 8, 2015: 2015 Wheat Crop in Rio Grande do Sul ends up very Disappointing
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November
- November 30, 2015: Freight Costs in Mato Grosso Increase due to New Tolls
- November 30, 2015: Brazil Announces Reduction in the Crop Insurance Program
- November 27, 2015: Wet Weather in Southern Brazil Slows the Sugarcane Harvest
- November 26, 2015: Farmers in Central Brazil Still Struggling with Dryer Conditions
- November 25, 2015: Delayed Rains Offers Opportunity to Plant Soy in Central Brazil
- November 24, 2015: Macri Elected New President of Argentina, Good News for Ag Sector
- November 23, 2015: Cotton Third Most Important Crop in Mato Grosso after Soy, Corn
- November 23, 2015: Brazil Fertilizer Delivery Down 6.4% Year-On-Year
- November 23, 2015: Cash IH Offers Incentive Program for 1st Time Brazilian Buyers
- November 20, 2015: Irregular Rainfall in Mato Grosso Worries Soybean Producers
- November 20, 2015: Brazil's New Port of Itaqui Surpassing All Expectations
- November 19, 2015: Soybean Rust Moving into Commercial Soybean Fields in Brazil
- November 18, 2015: Farmers in Mato Grosso do Sul Want to be Included in Rail Projects
- November 17, 2015: Brazil Soybeans 60% Planted, Behind Average of 71%
- November 17, 2015: Rice Planting in Rio Grande do Sul Delayed by Wet Weather
- November 17, 2015: Wheat Crop in Rio Grande do Sul Disappoints and Getting Worse
- November 16, 2015: Labor Unrest in Brazil Calms Down at Least for Now
- November 13, 2015: Brazilian Truck Driver Strike Fades Quickly
- November 12, 2015: Soybean Rust Confirmed in Parana a Month Earlier than Last Year
- November 11, 2015: Conab Increases Brazil Soybean Estimate, Lowers Corn Estimate
- November 11, 2015: Wheat Disappoints in Rio Grande do Sul - Low Yields, Poor Quality
- November 10, 2015: Independent Truck Drivers in Brazil on Strike, Blocking Highways
- November 10, 2015: 12% Tax on Grain Exports Proposed by Three States in Brazil
- November 9, 2015: Brazilian Federal Ag Inspectors Threated Resumption of Strike
- November 6, 2015: Brazilian Farmers Concerned about Delayed Safrinha Corn Planting
- November 6, 2015: Ag Accounts for 32.3% of all Brazilian Exports thus far in 2015
- November 5, 2015: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul struggle with Excessive Rainfall
- November 5, 2015: Crop-Livestock Rotation Emerging Trend in Brazil
- November 4, 2015: Brazil Exports Record Amount of Corn in October
- November 4, 2015: Dredging at Port of Paranagua will allow for Larger Vessels
- November 3, 2015: Opposition Candidate in Strong Position for Argentine Runoff
- November 3, 2015: Improved Rainfall aids Brazil Soybean Planting Progress
- November 2, 2015: Brazilian Gov. to Auction new Leases to Operate Grain Terminals
October
- October 30, 2015: Soy Producers Want Rail Link from Mato Grosso to Amazon River
- October 29, 2015: Rice Planting Delayed in Rio Grande do Sul due to Wetness
- October 29, 2015: Soybean Industry Promoting more Biodiesel use in Brazil
- October 28, 2015: Port of Paranagua Inaugurates Third of Four New Shiploaders
- October 26, 2015: Brazil Looking for Farmers Who Can Produce 124 bu/ac Soybeans
- October 23, 2015: Brazil's Corn Exports Ramp up as Soybean Exports Wind Down
- October 23, 2015: Soybean Planting Passes Half Way Mark in Parana
- October 22, 2015: Brazil Soybean Planting Progress Depends on Location
- October 22, 2015: Mato Grosso Farmers Must Now Register Their Soybean Production
- October 21, 2015: Brazil's Wheat Crop Disappoints for two Years in a Row
- October 20, 2015: Elections Could Determine Future of Agriculture in Argentina
- October 20, 2015: Brazilian Weather is a Case of Two Extremes, Forecast is Hopeful
- October 19, 2015: Wet Weather at Port of Paranagua Delays Brazilian Corn Exports
- October 16, 2015: Biodiesel in Brazil May Now Contain More Vegetable Oil
- October 16, 2015: Brazilian Soybean Producers at Disadvantage due to High Freight
- October 15, 2015: Soybean Planting Slowed by Dry Weather in Central Brazil
- October 15, 2015: Southern Brazil Continues to Receive Heavy Rainfall
- October 14, 2015: Embrapa Falling Behind in Research Funding
- October 13, 2015: Analyst's Estimates for 2015/16 Brazilian Crop Production
- October 13, 2015: Potential Impact of El Nino on Brazilian Weather Patterns
- October 12, 2015: Conab Releases 1st Estimate of the 2015/16 Growing Season in Brazil
- October 9, 2015: Wheat Harvest begins in Rio Grande do Sul, Wetness Worries Persist
- October 8, 2015: Parana follows Mato Grosso in Prohibiting Safrinha Soy Production
- October 8, 2015: Southwestern Parana has most Advanced Soybean Planting in Brazil
- October 7, 2015: State of Parana Leads Early Soybean Planting in Brazil
- October 7, 2015: John Deere Inaugurates New Parts and Training Center in Brazil
- October 6, 2015: 2015/16 Soybean Crop in Brazil 2-3% Planted
- October 6, 2015: Brazilians have Sold 37% of their 2015/16 Soybean Production
- October 5, 2015: Frost and Wet Weather Result in Lower Brazilian Wheat Production
- October 2, 2015: Timid Soybean Planting Pace in Mato Grosso, New Regulations
- October 1, 2015: Most Advanced Soybean Planting in Brazil is in the State of Parana
- October 1, 2015: Parana to follow Mato Grosso and Prohibit Safrinha Soy Production
September
- September 30, 2015: Brazilians Forward Selling Encouraged by Weaker Currency
- September 30, 2015: Ethanol now more Competitive than Gasoline in Brazil
- September 26, 2015: Producing Soy and Corn in Brazil Costs More due to Weak Currency
- September 26, 2015: Brazilian Farmers ask for Increase in Minimum Price of Corn
- September 24, 2015: Soybean Rust Cases decline 92% in Mato Grosso do Sul in 10 years
- September 24, 2015: El Nino could Impact Spring Weather in Brazil
- September 23, 2015: South American Acreage and Production Estimates
- September 23, 2015: Dryer Forecast for Central Brazil slows Early Soybean Planting
- September 22, 2015: Federal Agricultural Inspectors in Brazil on Strike
- September 22, 2015: Mato Grosso once again Leads Brazil in Agricultural Receipts
- September 21, 2015: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle for Argentina
- September 21, 2015: Crop Production Cycle for Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia
- September 18, 2015: Brazilian Corn Exports need to Ramp Up in order to meet Goal
- September 18, 2015: Frost, Hail, Storms, Localized Floods in Rio Grande do Sul
- September 17, 2015: Full-Season Corn Acreage in Rio Grande do Sul lowest in 45 Years
- September 16, 2015: Brazil's "Mega Railroad" Project discussed in Beijing
- September 16, 2015: Scientists feel Wheat Production could be Successful in Mato Grosso
- September 15, 2015: Total 2015/16 South American Soybean and Corn Production
- September 15, 2015: Brazil's 2015/16 Production - Soybeans +3%, Corn Unchanged
- September 15, 2015: Argentina's 2015/16 Production - Soybeans Unchanged, Corn -15%
- September 14, 2015: Brazilian Scientists Worried about Soy Rust on Volunteer Soybeans
- September 14, 2015: Frosty Temperatures Sweep into Southern Brazil
- September 11, 2015: Estimates Indicate more Soybean Acreage in Brazil in 2015/16
- September 11, 2015: Rain slows Wheat Harvest in Parana increasing Quality Concerns
- September 10, 2015: Farmers in Mato Grosso do Sul have sold 27% of 2015/16 Soy Crop
- September 10, 2015: Early Season Rains falling in Southern and Central Brazil
- September 9, 2015: Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso to Increase 2%
- September 9, 2015: Dry Beans in Brazil losing Acreage to Soybeans
- September 8, 2015: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle in Brazil
- September 4, 2015: Brazil's 2015 Soybean Exports have already Surpassed all of 2014
- September 3, 2015: Mato Grosso Farmers Produce Record High Safrinha Corn Yields
- September 2, 2015: U.S. Crop Conditions Hold Steady or Decline Slightly
- September 2, 2015: Brazil's Ag Exports Surge to 47% of Total, Industrial Exports Lag
- September 1, 2015: Grain Production in Brazil Increasing Faster than Storage Space
- September 1, 2015: Wheat Production in South America Encountering Obstacles
August
- August 31, 2015: Brazil has 40% Market Share of World's Poultry Exports
- August 28, 2015: Input Sales in Mato Grosso, Brazil Continue to Lag Last Year
- August 28, 2015: Paranagua Grain Exports to increase 71% over next 3 months
- August 27, 2015: Wheat Harvest in Parana 5% Complete
- August 27, 2015: Degraded Pastures Primary Source of new Row Crop Land in Brazil
- August 26, 2015: How Might El Nino Impact South American Weather?
- August 26, 2015: U.S. Crop Conditions Basically Hold Steady
- August 25, 2015: Trip Report - Eastern Corn Belt
- August 25, 2015: Soybean Harvest Starting in Far Northern Brazil
- August 24, 2015: Flooding in Argentina impacting 2015 Wheat Crop
- August 21, 2015: 2015/16 Corn Acreage in Argentina Expected to Decline Significantly
- August 20, 2015: Landless Rural Workers Invade Sugarcane Plantations in Brazil
- August 19, 2015: U.S. Crop Conditions Little Changed this Week
- August 19, 2015: Reaction to the August Crop Report
- August 19, 2015: U.S. vs Brazil in Soybean and Corn Production
- August 18, 2015: Brazil Could be Worlds Major Beef Producer by 2020
- August 18, 2015: 2015 Fertilizer Sales in Brazil Continue Slower than in 2014
- August 17, 2015: Cotton Harvest Progressing in Brazil, Prices Highest since 2012
- August 12, 2015: U.S. Corn Condition Steady, Soybeans Improve Slightly
- August 12, 2015: Areas of Concern for the 2015 U.S. Crops
- August 12, 2015: 25% of Brazil's 2015/16 Soy Crop Already Sold, Prices are Good
- August 11, 2015: Corn price in Mato Grosso improve due to Weaker Currency
- August 11, 2015: Presence of Rust Spores in Southern Brazil Worries Scientists
- August 10, 2015: Soybeans Enters Second Century of Production in Rio Grande do Sul
- August 6, 2015: Brazil's "Soybean Highway" Frustrates Farmers in Mato Grosso
- August 5, 2015: U.S. Corn Condition Unchanged, Soybean Condition Up Slightly
- August 5, 2015: Ariel photo tour of Indiana and Illinois
- August 5, 2015: Areas of Concern for the 2015 U.S. Crops
- August 4, 2015: Brazilian Farmers not required to Purchase Annual License Plates
- August 4, 2015: Corn-Based Ethanol Production Promoted in Mato Grosso
- August 3, 2015: Brazil Corn Exports could Set New Record in 2015
July
- July 30, 3015: Corn Harvest in Mato Grosso Advances to 65% Complete
- July 29, 2015: Corn Condition Improves Slightly, Soybean Condition Unchanged
- July 29, 2015: Areas of Concern for the 2015 U.S. Crops
- July 28, 2015: Survey for August Crop Report now Underway
- July 28, 2015: Piles of Corn grow at Grain Elevators in Mato Grosso
- July 27, 2015: Brazilian Currency Devalued 4.79% Last Week Lifting Soy Prices
- July 24, 2015: New Port in Northern Brazil to Rival Biggest Grain Ports in Brazil
- July 23, 2015: Soaring Electricity Costs Impacting Brazilian Agriculture
- July 23, 2015: Rains in Rio Grande do Sul impeding Wheat Planting
- July 22, 2015: Trip Report - Illinois
- July 22, 2015: Condition of U.S. Corn Improves Slightly, Soybeans Hold Steady
- July 21, 2015: Agriculture is 46% of Brazil's Exports during first Semester of 2015
- July 21, 2015: El Nino could have a Significant Impact in Brazil in late 2015
- July 20, 2015: FAO Predicts continued Agricultural Expansion in Brazil
- July 17, 2015: Wet Weather Continues to slow Safrinha Corn Harvest in Brazil
- July 16, 2015: Port of Paranagua Greatly Improves Receiving Facilities
- July 16, 2015: Mato Grosso Leads Brazil in Soybean and Fish Production
- July 15, 2015: U.S. Corn Condition Unchanged, Soybean Condition down 1%
- July 15, 2015: Areas of Concern for the 2015 U.S. Crops
- July 15, 2015: Conab Increases Brazil's Soybean and Corn Estimates
- July 15, 2015: Safrinha Corn Harvest in Brazil Slowed by Wet Weather
- July 15, 2015: El Nino could bring Wet Weather and Problems to Southern Brazil
- July 10, 2015: Ag Equipment Sales in Brazil during First Semester Down 25%
- July 10, 2015: Safrinha Corn Harvest in Brazil Slowed by Wet Weather
- July 9, 2015: June Acreage Report Overestimates Harvested Acreage
- July 9, 2015: Areas of Concern for the 2015 U.S. Crops
- July 8, 2015: Trip Report - Indiana and Ohio
- July 8, 2015: Corn Condition Improves Slightly, Soybean Condition Holds Steady
- July 7, 2015: Brazilian Farmers have Sold 17% of their 2015/16 Soy Production
- July 7, 2015: Brazil sets new Monthly Record for Soybean and Poultry Exports
- July 6, 2015: Brazilian Farmers seen as Increasing Soy Acreage 1%-5% in 2015/16
- July 2, 2015: Farmers in Mato Grosso busy Harvesting Corn and Cotton
- July 2, 2015: Credit from Brazil's 2015-2016 Harvest Plan now Available
- July 1, 2015: Trip Report - Illinois, Iowa, Missouri
- July 1, 2015: U.S. Crop Conditions Decline again due to Wetness
June
- June 30, 2015: Chemicals used to Control Soy Rust in Brazil losing Effectiveness
- June 26, 2015: Parana may Follow M. Grosso in Limiting Safrinha Soy Production
- June 25, 2015: Areas of Concern for the 2015 U.S. Corn and Soybean Crops
- June 25, 2015: Sales of Crop Inputs Increasing in Brazil, but Still Lags Last Year
- June 24, 2015: U.S. Crop Conditions Decline due to Wetness
- June 24, 2015: Moderate El Nino Expected to Last Through the Summer Months
- June 24, 2015: June Crop Report will not be "Last Word" on 2015 Acreage
- June 23, 2015: Brazil's Safrinha Corn Crop Exceeding Expectations
- June 23, 2015: New Infrastructure Program in Brazil hoping for Better Results
- June 22, 2015: Brazilian Wheat Imports Expected to decline in 2015
- June 19, 2015 New Infrastructure Program in Brazil hoping for Better Results
- June 19, 2015: Fertilizer Distribution in Brazil down 12% thus far in 2015
- June 18, 2015: Brazilian Farmers have high Expectations for Safrinha Corn Crop
- June 18, 2015: Brazil's Original "King of Soybeans" dies at 84
- June 17, 2015: 2015/16 Crop Input Purchases in Brazil Remain Sluggish
- June 17, 2015: 2014/15 Brazilian Corn Estimate Increased 2.5 mt to 81.5 Million
- June 16, 2015: U.S. Crop Conditions Decline due to Wetness
- June 16, 2015: Trip Report - Illinois and western Indiana
- June 15, 2015: 2015/16 Mato Grosso Soybean Expansion Estimated at 1.8%
- June 12, 2015: Conab Increases Brazilian Soybean and Corn Estimates
- June 11, 2015: Safrinha Corn Crop in Mato Grosso and Brazil getting Bigger
- June 10, 2015: 2015 U.S. Corn Planting 100%, Soybeans 79%
- June 10, 2015: Corn Rating Holds Steady, 1st Soybean Rating Below Expectations
- June 9, 2015: Sugarcane Processing in Brazil could be impacted by Wet Weather
- June 9, 2015: Mato Grosso Debating 9% Export Tax on Soybeans and Corn
- June 8, 2015: Brazilian Ranchers to place more Cattle in Feedlots in 2015
- June 5, 2015: Brazilian Farmers Delay Input Purchases due to Lack of Credit
- June 4, 2015: Brazil's Harvest Plan Barely keeps pace with Inflation and Costs
- June 4, 2015: Early Corn Harvest in Parana Underway
- June 3, 2015: New Agricultural and Livestock Plan in Brazil Mixed Bag
- June 3, 2015: 2015 U.S. Planting Progress now only Slightly Ahead of Average
- June 3, 2015: U.S. Corn Condition Rating holds Steady
- June 2, 2015: Early Safrinha Corn Harvest Underway in Brazil
- June 2, 2015: Brazilian Farmers Slow to Purchase their 2015/16 Inputs
- June 1, 2015: Brazil Identifies R$ 195 Billion in needed Infrastructure Projects
May
- May 29, 2015: Soybean-Free Period to Start in Mato Grosso on June 1st
- May 28, 2015: Forward Selling of Corn in Brazil Remains Slow
- May 28, 2014: El Nino could Favor Soybean and Corn Production in Brazil
- May 27, 2015: U.S. Corn and Soybean Planting Continue ahead of the Average Pace
- May 27, 2015: Labor Unrest Continues in Argentina
- May 26, 2015: Amount of Soybeans Barged down Madeira River Increasing
- May 26, 2015: Viability Studies for Ferronorte Railroad to be completed in August
- May 22, 2015: Ports in Argentina encounter a series of Setbacks
- May 22, 2015: Ag Cooperatives in Rio Grande do Sul Increase Market Share
- May 21, 2015: Brazil and China Agree on Feasibility Study for "Mega Railroad"
- May 21, 2015: Port of Paranagua Strives to Improve its Handling of Fertilizers
- May 20, 2015: U.S. Planting Progress continues Ahead of Average
- May 20, 2015: Soybeans in Brazil will start to Flow like the Water - Down River
- May 19, 2015: Release of Brazil's 2015/16 Harvest Plan Postponed
- May 19, 2015: Mato Grosso Corn Farmers have good Yields and Low Prices
- May 18, 2015: Increase in Minimum Wheat Price not enough say Brazilian Farmers
- May 14, 2015: Wet Weather Worries Cotton Producers in Mato Grosso
- May 14, 2015: Conab Increases Brazilian Soy Production, Lowers Corn Production
- May 14, 2015: Brazilian Government Increases Minimum Price for Wheat
- May 13, 2015: 2015 U.S. Acreage, Yields, and Production Estimates
- May 12, 2015: ADM starts Sustainable Soybean Production Program in Brazil
- May 11, 2015: Corn prices fall in southern Goias
- May 11, 2015: If the Weather Cooperates, Brazil could produce Record Wheat Crop
- May 8, 2015: Railroad connecting Mato Grosso to Amazon River moving Forward
- May 8, 2015: Winter Wheat Planting underway in Parana in Southern Brazil
- May 7, 2015: Labor Unrest Spreads across Argentina
- May 7, 2015: Sorghum can be used in Sugar Mills to Generate Electricity
- May 6, 2015: U.S. Corn Planting Surges Past 50% with Good Weather
- May 6, 2015: Algerian Company to build Ag Processing Facility in Mato Grosso
- May 5, 2015: State of Tocantins in NE Brazil is emerging Soybean Producer
- May 5, 2015: Soybean Farmers in Uruguay facing tight or nonexistent Margins
- May 4, 2015: Brazil Prepares Case against U.S. Concerning Illegal Ag Subsidizes
- May 4, 2015: Labor Unrest in South America Shifts from Brazil to Argentina
- May 1, 2015: Brazilian Farmers now Worried about Stronger Brazilian Currency
- May 1, 2015: Wheat Planting in Parana getting off to a Delayed Start
April
- April 30, 2015: 2.6% of Mato Grosso's Corn used for Ethanol Farmers Want More
- April 29, 2015: Imea Increases Safrinha Corn Yields in Mato Grosso to 92.4 bu/ac
- April 28, 2015: Farmers in Argentina hopeful new President will lower Export Taxesq
- April 24, 2015: Truckers in Brazil Resume Strike over lack of Minimum Freight Rate
- April 24, 2015: Brazilian Soy Producers Face Higher Fertilizer and Fuel Costs
- April 23, 2015: Record Production Resulting in Mountains of Soybeans in Argentina
- April 23, 2015: Brazil's Harvest Plan to be announced by President Rousseff May 19
- April 21, 2015: Supreme Court asked to allow Non-Brazilians to Purchase Land
- April 21, 2015: Volunteer Corn Becoming more of a Problem in Brazilian Soy Fields
- April 20, 2015: Brazilian Truck Drivers Threaten new Strike/Blockades this Week
- April 17, 2015: Brazilian Safrinha Corn Generally Rated in Good Condition
- April 16, 2015: Credit now Available for Brazilian Farmers to Purchase Inputs
- April 16, 2015: Winter Wheat Planting off to a Slow Start in Parana
- April 15, 2015: Sugarcane Processing off to a Quick Start in Southern Brazil
- April 14, 2015: Argentine Farmers will probably be Slow Sellers of their 2014/15 Soy
- April 14, 2015: Cotton Acreage and Production to Decline in Brazil
- April 13, 2015: White Flies becoming a Problem for Soybean Producers in Bahia
- April 10, 2015: Ag Organizations want Input in New Harvest Plan for Brazil
- April 9, 2015: Fire at Port of Santos in Southeastern Brazil slows Grain Exports
- April 9, 2015: Farmers Disappointed with Soy Hoping for Better Safrinha Corn
- April 8, 2015: Bank of Brazil not Issuing Loans for Pre-purchase of Inputs
- April 8, 2015: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul starting to Plant Winter Small Grains
- April 7, 2015: Modifications to Brazil's Truck Driver Law take Effect April 17th
- April 7, 2015: Port of Paranagua Preparing for Larger Vessels of 90,000 Tons
- April 2, 2015: Weaker Currency lowers Break-even for Brazil's Sugar Producers
- April 2, 2015: Farmers in Paraguay increased their Safrinha Soybean Acreage
- April 1, 2015: Soybean Harvest in Mato Grosso Nearing Completion
- April 1, 2015: Weak Currency Stimulates 2014/15 and 2015/16 Soy Sales in Brazil
March
- March 31, 2015: Paraguay Farmers are First and Last to Harvest Soy in S. America
- March 31, 2015: Farmers in Mato Grosso must Employ Agronomists or Technicians
- March 30, 2015: Brazilian Agriculture Facing Difficult Obstacles in 2015
- March 27, 2015: Brazilian Farmers Having Difficulty obtaining Low Interest Loans
- March 27, 2015: "Plant Your Future" reduced Insecticide use on Soybeans by 50%
- March 26, 2015: Soybean Production continues to expand in Northeastern Brazil
- March 26, 2015: Interest Rates on Agricultural Production Loans to Increase in Brazil
- March 25, 2015: Brazil Soybeans 61% Harvested, Argentine Soybeans 2% Harvested
- March 25, 2015: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul to reduce their Winter Wheat Acreage
- March 24, 2015: Highway BR-163 Improvements essential for Growth in Mato Grosso
- March 24, 2015: 2015 U.S. Crop Acreage - 89 mac of Corn and 85-86 mac of Soybeans
- March 23, 2014: Argentine Farmers still holding over 7 Million Tons of Soybeans
- March 20, 2015: Vessel Lineup in Brazil for Soybeans Larger than last Year
- March 19, 2015: Percent Ethanol Blend in Brazilian Gasoline increased to 27%
- March 19, 2015: Number of Sugar/ethanol Mills in Brazil Continues to Decline
- March 18, 2015: New Export Grain Terminal open for Business in Northern Brazil
- March 18, 2015: Renewal of Trucker Strike in Brazil will depend on Negotiations
- March 17, 2015: Spring-like Weather Finally arrives in the Midwest
- March 17, 2015: Millions of Brazilians Demonstrated against President Rousseff
- March 13, 2015: Farmers Reevaluate Safrinha Planting as Grain Prices Rise in Brazil
- March 12, 2015: Rio Grande do Sul to Harvest Excellent Corn and Soybean Crops
- March 12, 2015: Brazilian Farmers increase Selling Pace, Mato Grosso Soy 59% Sold
- March 11, 2015: Conab Lowers Brazilian Soy Estimate by 1.3 Million Tons to 93.2
- March 10, 2015: Wheat Acreage in Parana to remain Unchanged in 2015
- March 10, 2015: Number of Vessels to load Soybeans Surges at Brazilian Ports
- March 9, 2015: Soybean Yields in Mato Grosso have Stagnated over the last 15 Years
- March 9, 2015: Brazilian Truckers to decide if Concessions avert another Strike
- March 6, 2015: Brazil Ag Sector slowly returning to Normal after Trucker Strike
- March 5, 2015: Record Breaking Soybean Crop Expected in Rio Grande do Sul
- March 4, 2015: Truck Strike causes Loses for Brazilian Poultry and Hog Producers
- March 3, 2015: Trucker Strike in Brazil Improved, not Completely Resolved
- March 2, 2015: Rio Grande do Sul Registers Most Cases of Soybean Rust in Brazil
- March 2, 2015: Trucker Strike Impacted all Segments of Brazilian Economy
February
- February 26, 2015: Trucker Strike in Brazil Becoming Very Serious
- February 23, 2015: Grain Trucks Blockaded in Mato Grosso to Protest High Fuel Prices
- February 20, 2015: Mato Grosso Farmers free to Plant Safrinha Soy this Growing Season
- February 19, 2015: 2014/15 Brazil Soybean Harvest Slower than Last Two Years
- February 19, 2015: Work Started on Improving Brazil's "Soybean Highway"
- February 17, 2015: Brazilian Farmers have Sold 38% of their Soybeans vs 54% Average
- February 17, 2015: Modified "Truck Driver Law" Passes Brazilian Congress
- February 16, 2015: Crops in Western Bahia Impacted by Dry Weather
- February 16, 2015: 16% of Brazil's Municipalities Declare Emergency due to Drought
- February 13, 2015: Conab Lowers 2014/15 Brazilian Soy Estimate in February Report
- February 12, 2015: Soy-Free Dates in Mato Grosso set from May 1st to September 15th
- February 12, 2015: Safrinha Corn Production in Brazil can be Risky Proposition
- February 11, 2015: Tegram Grain Terminal Newest Member of the "Northern Arc"
- February 11, 2015: Sao Paulo's Water Supply Improved Slightly Last Week
- February 10, 2015: Agriculture in the State of Sao Paulo Impacted by Dry Weather
- February 10, 2015: Electrical Shortages could Impact Urban and Rural Brazil
- February 9, 2015: 254 Cases of Soybean Rust in Brazil, Slight Increase over Last Week
- February 6, 2015: Brazilian Gasoline will contain 27% Ethanol starting February 15th
- February 6, 2015: More Cattle Placed in Brazilian Feedlots during First Half of 2015
- February 5, 2015: Dryness in Brazil Encourages Fast Soy Harvest, Slow Corn Planting
- February 5, 2015: 6% of Mato Grosso's Soybeans lost Pre and Post-Harvest
- February 3, 2015: Sao Paulo Water Supply Threatened by Low Water Levels
- February 3, 2015: Electrical System in Southeastern Brazil in "Intensive Care"
- February 3, 2015: Soybean Looper Numbers Highest in 10 years in Southern Brazil
- February 2, 2015: Future Water Rationing in Southeastern Brazil a Possibility
January
- January 30, 2015: More Investments Announced for Brazil's "Northern Arc"
- January 30, 2014: Brazil Soybeans are 93% GMO, Corn is 82%, and Cotton is 66%
- January 29, 2015: Brazilian Ports Increase Capacity to Accommodate Larger Soy Crop
- January 29, 2015: Farmers in Sao Paulo Hope Forecast for Rain is Verified
- January 28, 2015: Early Soybean Harvest in Mato Grosso off to Surprisingly Fast Start
- January 28, 2015: Tobacco is an Important Crop for Small Farmers in Southern Brazil
- January 27, 2015: First Vessel Loading Soybeans at Port of Paranagua
- January 27, 2015: Farmers in Mato Grosso have sold 45% of their Soy, Sales Slowing
- January 27, 2015: Brazil's Hydroelectric Reservoirs Not Refilling Fast Enough
- January 26, 2015: 90% of Eligible Sugarcane in Sao Paulo Harvested Mechanically
- January 23, 2015: Forecast Brings Hope of Rain for Central and Eastern Brazil
- January 23, 2015: Ag Machinery Exemption for Road Taxes Vetoed by Brazil President
- January 22, 2015: Brazilian Farmers Confronting Increased Pest Pressures
- January 21, 2015: Brazilian Farmers have sold 40% of their Soybeans, Sales Slowing
- January 21, 2015: Cotton Planting in Mato Grosso reaches 50% Complete
- January 21, 2015: Brazilian Farmers Switching Pastures and Sugarcane to Soybeans
- January 19, 2015: New Ag Secretary in the State of Sao Paulo has a Lot to Worry About
- January 16, 2015: Dry Weather in Brazil Impacting Early Maturing Soybeans
- January 16, 2015: Early Soybean Yields in Paraguay Disappoint
- January 15, 2015: Soybean Forward Sales Increase in Brazil, still Lag Last Year
- January 14, 2015: Brazil's New Minister of Agriculture to Address Infrastructure
- January 13, 2015: 2014/15 Brazil Soybean Planting Extended over a Four Month Period
- January 13, 2015: Mato Grosso Lengthens Soybean-Free Period to 122 Days
- January 12, 2015: Conab Increases Soybean Estimate Slightly in January Report
- January 9, 2015: Early 2014/15 Soybean Yields in Brazil are Variable
- January 9, 2015: 2014/15 Corn Harvest Underway in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil
- January 8, 2015: Brazilian Scientists feel Safrinha Soybean Production Unstainable
- January 6, 2015: Brazilian State of Rondonia expands Soybean Acreage by 26%
- January 6, 2015: Early Soybean Harvest getting underway in Brazil
- January 5, 2014: Port of Paranagua expecting Record Exports in 2015
- January 5, 2015: Degraded Pastures could be converted to Sugarcane in the Amazon
December
- December 31, 2014: Degraded Cerrado Pastures Source of new Cropland in Brazil
- December 30, 2014: Soybeans Increase their Dominance of First Crop Planting in Brazil
- December 30, 2014: 2014/15 Sugarcane Harvest ending on Disappointing Note in Brazil
- December 29, 2014: "Grains North" receives funding from Brazil's Development Bank
- December 26, 2014: Early Soybean Harvest started in Mato Grosso before Christmas
- December 26, 2014: Cotton Acreage to decline 12% in Mato Grosso
- December 23, 2014: Peak of Soy Harvest in Mato Grosso will be Feb 15th to March 7th
- December 23, 2014: Brazil Imports 11% more Fertilizers in 2014
- December 22, 2014: Raizen Plans to build Eight Cellulosic Ethanol Facilities in Brazil
- December 18, 2014: Soybeans to Occupy 73% of the Cropland in Western Bahia
- December 18, 2014: Russia's Currency Woes could impact the Brazilian Real
- December 17, 2014: After a Slow Start, Farmers in Western Parana Pleased with Crops
- December 17, 2014: Ranchers in Mato Grosso do Sul combining Cattle and Soybean Production
- December 16, 2014: Brazil Corrects a Glaring Flaw in their Infrastructure Development
- December 16, 2014: 2014/15 Brazil Sugarcane Harvest Limping to a Disappointing Close
- December 15, 2014: Farmer Protests in Brazil appear to have Achieved their Goal
- December 11, 2014: Conab Increases Brazilian Soy Estimate, Lowers Wheat Estimate
- December 11, 2014: 2014/15 Brazilian Soybean Crop is 91.9% GMO, Corn is 88.8% GMO
- December 10, 2014: Rust found in Commercial Soybean Fields in three Brazilian States
- December 10, 2014: Brazil Needs 600 More Agricultural Inspectors
- December 9, 2014: Brazilian Farmers to Protest New Licensing Law for Ag Machinery
- December 9, 2014: Argentine Farmers may be Denied Credit due to Lack of Soy Sales
- December 8, 2014: Spring Planting nearly Complete in Rio Grande do Sul
- December 8, 2014: Agricultural Equipment Sales in Brazil down 16%
- December 5, 2014: Farmers in Parana Wrapping up Corn and Soybean Planting
- December 5, 2014: Ag Workers in Brazil Request Postponement of New Licensing Law
- December 5, 2014: Sao Paulo Ranked First in Brazil in Rural Business Environment
- December 4, 2014: Mato Grosso do Sul has Storage for only 60% of its Grain Production
- December 3, 2014: Safrinha Corn Acreage down 12% in Mato Grosso Prod. down 17%
- December 2, 2014: Restrictions on Safrinha Soy may be modified for Seed Producers
- December 2, 2014: Ag Machinery in Brazil must be Licensed starting in January of 2015
- December 1, 2014: Low Prices and high Costs Lowers Enthusiasm for Safrinha Corn
- December 1, 2014: Interior Staging Facilities result in less Congestion at Brazilian Ports
November
- November 28, 2014: Soybean Moratorium in Amazon Region Extended until May of 2016
- November 27, 2014: Silo Bags could boost Brazilian Farmer's Profit Margins
- November 26, 2014: Wheat Crop in Rio Grande do Sul Continues to Disappoint
- November 25, 2014: Soybeans Gain Acreage from Sugarcane in Sao Paulo, Brazil
- November 25, 2014: Argentine Farmers continue to be Slow Sellers of their Grain
- November 24, 2014: Squatters Account for Deforestation in eastern Amazon Region
- November 21, 2014: Most Soy Planting in Parana Should be Completed within a Week
- November 21, 2014: Farmers Warned Soy Rust may Arrive Early in Brazilian Soybeans
- November 20, 2014: Brazilian Poultry Exports to Russia Soar as Result of Sanctions
- November 20, 2014: Soy Forward Sales Increasing in Mato Grosso still Lag Last Year
- November 19, 2014: Only 13.6% of Brazil's Grain Storage Capacity is Located On-Farm
- November 18, 2014: Wheat Crop in Rio Grande do Sul in Southern Brazil a 'Disaster"
- November 18, 2014: Brazilian Gov. Promoting more Corn-Based Ethanol Production
- November 17, 2014: Brazil's Largest Ethanol Producer Reduces Investments in the Sector
- November 14, 2014: Record Breaking Sugar Shipment Leaving Brazil
- November 13, 2014: Brazil's Safrinha Corn Acreage to Decline due to Delayed Planting
- November 13, 2014: 2014/15 Brazil Wheat Crop Revised Downward
- November 12, 2014: Conab Lowers Brazil's Soybean Estimate in November Report
- November 12, 2014: Farmers in Sao Paulo State are not having a Good Year
- November 11, 2014: Forward Sales of Soy in Brazil Improving but Still Lag Last Year
- November 11, 2014: 2014/15 Wheat in Argentina Negatively Impacted by Wet Weather
- November 6, 2014: Delayed Soy Planting to Result in Less Corn Acreage in Mato Grosso
- November 5, 2014: Slow Forward Selling of Soy in Brazil, Old Crop Corn Sales Increase
- November 4, 2014: Brazilian Farmers Planting Soybeans at Half the Average Pace
- November 4, 2014: Brazil's "Northern Arc" of Ports take on Bigger Roll
- November 3, 2014: Sorghum Silage offers Alternative to Corn in Southern Brazil
October
- October 31, 2014: Northeastern Brazil Receives First Rainfall of the Season
- October 31, 2014: Corn Earworm Already Detected from North to South in Brazil
- October 30, 2014: Higher Ethanol Blend in Brazil (27.5%) Passes Preliminary Tests
- October 30, 2014: Brazilian Wheat Harvest Expected to be Disappointing
- October 29, 2014: Brazil's Soybeans being Planting at Half the Normal Pace
- October 29, 2014: Argentine Soybean and Corn Acreage is Point of Disagreement
- October 28, 2014: Brazilians Reelect President Rousseff for Second Term
- October 28, 2014: Brazil's Hydroelectric Reservoirs at Dangerous Low Water Levels
- October 27, 2014: Extension of Soybean-Free Period in Mato Grosso Meets Resistance
- October 23, 2014: Corn-Based Ethanol on the Increase in the Center-West of Brazil
- October 23, 2014: Southeastern Brazil Running Low on Water and Electricity
- October 23, 2014: Port of Paranagua Increasing Capacity for Importing Fertilizers
- October 22, 2014: Light Rains Bring Encouragement to Brazilian Farmers
- October 21, 2014: Hot and Dry Weather Impacting Sugarcane in Southern Brazil
- October 21, 2014: Hot and Dry Weather Slows Planting Progress in Brazil
- October 20, 2014: Silo Bags Fill Void of Inadequate Grain Storage in Brazil
- October 17, 2014: Soy Planting in Mato Grosso Slowed due to Hot and Dry Conditions
- October 17, 2014: Soybean Planting in Northern Parana halted by Dry Conditions
- October 16, 2014: Imports Account for 75% of Fertilizer Sales in Brazil
- October 16, 2014: Soybean Planting in Parana Ahead of Average but Slowing
- October 15, 2014: Russia Accounts for 40% of Brazil's Pork Exports in September
- October 14, 2014: Brazil Wheat Crop may not be as Good as Conab is Estimating
- October 14, 2014: Rhetoric between Government and Farmers Heating Up in Argentina
- October 13, 2014: Brazilian Government will conduct Eight Pepro Auctions in October
- October 10, 2014: Conab Releases First Estimate of 2014/15 Brazilian Crop
- October 9, 2014: Some Brazilian Soybean Producers may lose Money in 2014/15
- October 8, 2014: Wet Weather Increases Concerns for Wheat in Southern Brazil
- October 8, 2014: Full-Season Cotton in Brazil moved to Safrinha, Replaced by Soy
- October 6, 2014: Brazil's Poultry Exports Increased by Larger Volumes to Russia
- October 3, 2014: Lack of Grain Storage Chronic Problem in Brazil
- October 3, 2014: Brazilian Wheat Producers are Pessimistic about Price and Quality
- October 2, 2014: Lack of Uniformity in Maturing Soy Worries Brazilian Processors
- October 2, 2014: Wet Weather Increases Disease Pressure in Brazilian Wheat
- October 1, 2014: New Biofuel Mandates take Effect in Brazil
September
- September 30, 2014: President Dilma's Infrastructure Vision Remains Unfinished
- September 30, 2014: Low Prices Convince Brazilians to Hold Onto Their Corn
- September 29, 2014: 2014/15 Soybean Planting off to a Fast Start in Brazil
- September 26, 2014: Live Rust Spores Found on Volunteer Soybeans in Mato Grosso
- September 25, 2014: Fires are Latest Woe for Sugarcane Producers in Sao Paulo
- September 25, 2014: East West Railroad in Central Brazil soon to overcome Major Hurdle
- September 24, 2014: Ground Breaking for First Corn-Based Ethanol Plant in Brazil
- September 24, 2014: Hurdles Are High for Corn-Based Ethanol Production in Brazil
- September 23, 2014: Taxes on Wheat Reduced in Rio Grande do Sul to Stimulate Sales
- September 23, 2014: Brazil Gov. Subsidizing Price of Corn, Cotton, Wheat, Oranges
- September 22, 2014: Brazilian Minister Opens Soybean Planting in Sorriso, Mato Grosso
- September 22, 2014: Brazilian Researchers Work to "Tropicalize" Canola Production
- September 19, 2014: Only 10% of 2014/15 Soybean Crop in Brazil has been Sold
- September 19, 2014: Brazilian Farmers Average 3 Sprays for Rust at US$ 14 per/acre/app
- September 18, 2014: 2014/15 Soy Margins in Southern Brazil much better than Corn
- September 18, 2014: Corn and Wheat Prices Subsidized by Brazilian Government
- September 17, 2014: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle in Brazil
- September 16, 2014: Weaker Currency will help Brazilian Farmers Weather Low Prices
- September 16, 2014: Copersucar Opens New Ethanol Terminal in Sao Paulo
- September 15, 2015: Argentine Farmers have Sold 58% of Last Year's Soy Crop
- September 15, 2015: Brazilian Farmers continue to be Slow Sellers of their 2013/14 Corn
- September 12, 2014: Soybean Planting to Start Next Monday (September 15th) in Brazil
- September 11, 2014: Conab Increases Brazilian Soybean, Corn and Wheat Estimates
- September 11, 2014: Brazil Increasing Meat Exports to Russia
- September 10, 2014: Farmers in Mato Grosso Slow Sellers of old Corn and New Soybeans
- September 9, 2014: Forecast for Cold Weather Later this Week Could Lead to Frost
- September 9, 2014: Farmers in Parana, Brazil Opt for More Soybean Production
- September 9, 2014: Brazil Set to Increase % Ethanol in Gasoline and Veg Oil in Biodiesel
- September 5, 2014: Safrinha Corn Harvest Completed in Mato Grosso
- September 5, 2014: Port of Paranagua Officials Expecting Good 2014/15 Export Season
- September 3, 2014: Brazilian Farmers Plant Early Maturing Soybeans to Reduce Costs
- September 3, 2014: Cost of Production Estimates for 2013/14 Growing Season in Brazil
- September 2, 2014: SDS and Cloudy Weather Potential Impact on Soybean Production
August
- August 29, 2014: Farmers in Northern Parana switching Full-season Corn to Soybeans
- August 28, 2014: Pasture Conversions Source of New Soy Acreage in Central Brazil
- August 28, 2014: Sugarcane Production Estimates in Brazil Continue to Move Lower
- August 27, 2014: Second Pepro Corn Auction in Brazil Scheduled for August 28th
- August 25, 2014: Brazilian Sugar Mills Generate Revenue by Selling Excess Electricity
- August 22, 2014: Wheat Prices in Brazil fall to Below Minimum set by the Government
- August 21, 2014: Soy Exports from Brazil increase 6 mt First Seven Months of 2014
- August 20, 2014: Reaction to the 2014 U.S. August Crop Report
- August 20, 2014: Reaction to WASDE's 2014/15 South American Crop Estimates
- August 20, 2014: Forward Sales of Soybeans in Mato Grosso far behind Last Year
- August 19, 2014: Fate of Safrinha Soybean Production to be Decided in Mato Grosso
- August 19, 2014: Minimum Price for Corn to be Increased in Brazil
- August 18, 2014: Brazil Reinstates 10% Tariff on non-Mercosul Wheat Imports
- August 18, 2014: Sugarcane Production in Sao Paulo may Decline 13%
- August 15, 2014: Brazil Farmers Recycle 94% of Chemical Containers, Goal is 100%
- August 14, 2014: Ag Chemical Sales up only 6% in Brazil in 2014 Insecticides Led Way
- August 14, 2014: Lack of Infrastructure Limits Agricultural Expansion in Brazil
- August 13, 2014: Mato Grosso to have Largest Soy Acre Increase in Brazil in 2014/15
- August 12, 2014: Safrinha Corn Estimate in Parana Continues to Increase
- August 12, 2014: Conab Increases Corn and Decreases Soybeans in August Report
- August 8, 2014: Russia's Ban on U.S. Meat Exports opens Door for Brazilian Exports
- August 7, 2014: Announcement of Pepro Program Raises Corn Prices in Mato Grosso
- August 7, 2014: 90-day Soybean Free Period helps to Control Spread of Rust in Brazil
- August 6, 2014: Fire in Cosan's Sugar Warehouse at Santos Causes Minor Disruption
- August 6, 2014: Pepro Corn Program in Brazil set to Start by mid-August
- August 5, 2014: Trip Report-Illinois, Missouri, S. Iowa, NE Kansas and SE Nebraska
- August 1, 2014: Brazil's Sugarcane Harvest may end a Month Earlier than Normal
July
- July 31, 2014: Brazil's 2014/15 Wheat Crop may not Meet Expectations
- July 29, 2014: Heavy Rains Surprise Farmers in Mato Grosso and Central Brazil
- July 29, 2014: Rains in Central Brazil helps Replenish Soil Moisture
- July 28, 2014: Brazilian Corn Farmers Petition Government for Price Assistance
- July 28, 2014: Brazilian Government will Attempt to Limit Safrinha Soy Production
- July 25, 2014: Corn Prices make small Rebound in Mato Grosso, Brazil
- July 25, 2014: Rain in Mato Grosso Complicates Soybean Eradication Efforts
- July 23, 2014: Monsanto wants to Increase Corn Refuse areas in Brazil
- July 23, 2014: Conab's Storage Facilities fall into Disrepair in Mato Grosso do Sul
- July 22, 2014: Brazil's Beef Exports to China Expected to Surge in 2015
- July 22, 2014: Low Corn Prices in Mato Grosso Good for Corn-Ethanol Production
- July 21, 2014: Wheat Planting in Southern Brazil Slowly Coming to an End
- July 21, 2014: Brazil President discusses Infrastructure with Chinese Counterpart
- July 18, 2014: Brazilian Scientists Worry Bt Corn Losing its Effectiveness
- July 17, 2014: Corn Prices Slump to US$ 2.27 per bushel in Mato Grosso, Brazil
- July 16, 2014: Trip Report - Indiana, Ohio, and Eastern Illinois
- July 15, 2014: Brazilians looking for Gov. Help as Corn Prices fall to US$ 2.33 bu
- July 15, 2014: Brazilian Farmers still Plan on Increasing their Soybean Acreage
- July 11, 2014: First Semester Ag Equipment Sales decline 19% in Brazil
- July 10, 2014: Sunflowers can offer Alternative to Safrinha Corn in Mato Grosso
- July 9, 2014: 2014/15 Brazilian Soybean and Corn Acreage and Production
- July 9, 2014: 2014/15 Argentine Soybean and Corn Acreage and Production
- July 8, 2014: Producers in Brazil want Government help in Marketing their Corn
- July 8, 2014: Brazilian Airline Experimenting with Biokerosene Fuel
- July 4, 2014: New Mobile Apt Matches Truck Drivers and Cargos in Brazil
- July 3, 2014: Brazil Defends Decision to Temporarily Drop Wheat Import Tariff
- July 3, 2014: Economic Uncertainty in Argentina make Farmers slow Sellers
- July 1, 2014: Brazil's Sugarcane Crop Continues to Struggle with Dry Conditions
June
- June 30, 2014: Corn-Based Ethanol Possible in Mato Grosso - at least on Paper
- June 27, 2014: Brazil may Import another 1.0 mt of Wheat until mid-August
- June 26, 2014: Domestic Corn Prices in Brazil Continue to Decline
- June 26, 2014: Brazilian Sugarcane Producers are in Lose-Lose Situation
- June 25, 2014: Trip Report - Iowa, Minnesota, S.E. South Dakota, N. Illinois
- June 25, 2014: How Many Acres Lost in U.S. and is this a Repeat of 1993?
- June 25, 2014: Wetness Causes Uncertainly for June Planted Report
- June 24, 2014: A Milder but Wet Winter Season Expected in Southern Brazil
- June 20, 2014: Corn-Based Ethanol Way to Increase Corn Usage in Mato Grosso
- June 18, 2014: Heavy Rains Pound NW Corn Belt resulting in Localized Flooding
- June 18, 2014: Wet Weather Slows Planting of Winter Crops in Southern Brazil
- June 17, 2014: U.S. Corn Condition Improves Slightly while Soy Declines Slightly
- June 17, 2014: 90-Day Soybean Free Period now in Effect in Most of Brazil
- June 13, 2014: Wheat Production Increasing in Brazil's Cerrado Region
- June 12, 2014: Port of Santos Struggles while Paranagua Exports Record Soy
- June 9, 2014: Russia Turns to Brazil for Needed Pork Imports
- June 6, 2014: Soybeans Surpass Iron Ore as Main Brazil Export thus far in 2014
- June 5, 2014: Wheat Planting Pace in Southern Brazil Varies by Location
- June 2, 2014: Late Season Planting in U.S. Progressing Faster than Average
- June 2, 2014: First Rating Indicates the U.S. Corn is in Very Good Condition
- June 2, 2014: Argentine Farmers are Slow Sellers of their 2013/14 Soybeans
May
- May 30, 2014: Brazil Increases Biodiesel Blend to B7 Sites many Advantages
- May 29, 2014: Cooperatives in Southern Brazil work to Overcome Storage Deficits
- May 28, 2014: Fewer Sugar Mills Operating in Brazil compared to Last Year
- May 28, 2014: Corn Production Costs Higher in Mato Grosso for 2014/15
- May 27, 2014: Good Weather Encourages Rapid Planting Progress Across U.S.
- May 27, 2014: Biodiesel in Brazil will Increase to 7% Vegetable Oil by end of 2014
- May 23, 2014: Dry Summer Weather Impacting Brazilian Sugar Production
- May 23, 2014: Brazilian Gov. Supplying Low Interest Loans for new Grain Silos
- May 22, 2014: President Rousseff Announces 2014/15 Harvest Plan for Brazil
- May 21, 2014: Prohibition of Safrinha Soybeans being proposed for Mato Grosso
- May 21, 2014: Mato Grosso Safrinha Corn Estimate increased slightly by Imea
- May 19, 2014: Brazilian Corn Farmers are slow Sellers Exports Lag Last Year
- May 16, 2014: 2013/14 Corn Sales Remain Slow in Mato Grosso
- May 15, 2014: U.S. Planting Last Week Caught up to the Average Pace
- May 15, 2014: Sugarcane Producers want Brazil Gov. to Increase Price of Gasoline
- May 14, 2014: WASDE Gives Downbeat Assessment of 2014/15 S. American Crops
- May 13, 2014: Brazilian Safrinha Soybean Production being Questioned
- May 8, 2014: Corn Earworms Bridge Gap between Soy Crops Surviving on Millet
- May 7, 2014: U.S. Corn Planting Remains Behind the Average Pace
- May 7, 2014: USDA's 2014 U.S. Total Acreage Numbers may be Too Small
- May 6, 2014: Dry Season Taking hold in Southeastern and Central Brazil
- May 6, 2014: Brazilian Farmers are slow Sellers of their 2014 <i>Safrinha</i> Corn
- May 5, 2014: Brazil's Largest Agrishow Ends on Positive Note
- May 2, 2014: Brazil Could Produce Record Wheat Crop in 2014/15
- May 1, 2014: Amazon River Route Inaugurated for Brazilian Soybean Exports
- May 1, 2014: New Wheat Variety could Double Wheat Yields in Brazil
April
- April 30, 2014: Preliminary 2014 U.S. Corn and Soy Yield and Acreage Estimates
- April 30, 2014: Developing El Nino could Benefit Brazil's Corn and Soybean Crops
- April 29, 2014: U.S. Planting Pace Accelerates, but Still Slower than Average
- April 29, 2014: When Would Corn Planting in the U.S. be Considered Late?
- April 28, 2014: Brazil's 2014/15 Sugarcane Harvest off to a Slow Start
- April 25, 2014: Brazil's Transport Minister needs R$ 400 Billion to Upgrade System
- April 24, 2014: Exporting Grain in Containers an Emerging Trend in Brazil
- April 23, 2014: Corn Planting Progress Remains Slow in the U.S.
- April 23, 2014: Grain Transport Costs in Brazil are 4-5 Times higher than in U.S.
- April 22, 2014: Wheat Production in Argentina and Brazil could Rebound in 2014
- April 22, 2014: Brazil nut Subject of Ambitious New Research Project in Brazil
- April 21, 2014: "Brazil Cost" was Main Theme of Seminar in Brazilian Congress
- April 17, 2014: Mato Grosso and Sao Paulo are two Main Ag States in Brazil
- April 16, 2014: Return of Cool Temperatures Slows U.S. Spring Planting Pace
- April 16, 2014: After Delayed Start Brazil's Safrinha Corn in Good Condition
- April 15, 2014: Brazil May Increase Ethanol Blend in Gasoline from 25% to 27.5%
- April 15, 2014: Transport Costs in Brazil Rising Much Faster than Inflation
- April 14, 2014: Biomass Promoted as Alternative Energy Source in Brazil
- April 14, 2014: Sunflowers Gaining in Brazil as Second Crop Following Soybeans
- April 10, 2014: Mato Grosso Farmers have Sold 75% of their Soy, 12% of Corn
- April 9, 2014: Where Does the Weather Need to Improve the Most in the U.S.?
- April 9, 2014: Will 2014 U.S. Corn Yields be impacted by Delayed Planting?
- April 8, 2014: U.S. Spring Weather Continues to be Less than Ideal
- April 8, 2014: Brazilian Corn Producers are Slow Sellers, Expecting Higher Prices
- April 7, 2014: Program Encourages Grain Storage Expansion in Brazil
- April 4, 2014: Brazil on track for Record Soybean Exports
- April 4, 2014: "Flex" Sugar Mills in Brazil Produce 35 Million Liters of Ethanol
- April 3, 2014: Farmers in Southern Brazil Turning Attention to Planting Wheat
- April 3, 2014: Grain Companies Propose Three New Railroads for Mato Grosso
- April 2, 2014: Corn Earworm Damage in Bahia less than Feared
- April 1, 2014: Brazilian Ranchers Combining Cattle and Row Crops for Profit
March
- March 31, 2014: Lineup of Vessels at Brazilian Ports Down from Last Year
- March 31, 2014: Cargill and Copersucar Form Joint Sugar Venture
- March 28, 2014: 2014/15 Does not look like a Rebound Year for Brazil's Sugar Sector
- March 28, 2014: 2013/14 Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso up 34%
- March 27, 2014: Predicted El Nino would have Mixed Impact in Brazil
- March 27, 2014: Minas Gerais Hit Hard by Hot and Dry Summer Weather in Brazil
- March 26, 2014: First Look at 2014 U.S. Growing Season
- March 26, 2014: Brazil and Paraguay to Plant 1.3 mha of Safrinha Soybeans
- March 25, 2014: Argentine Government's Goal is to Double Irrigated Acreage
- March 25, 2014: Insured Crop Acreage in Brazil Expected to Triple in Ten Years
- March 24, 2014: Wheat Production May Move into Central Brazil
- March 21, 2014: Low Water Levels in Sao Paulo Reservoirs Worries City Officials
- March 20, 2014: Argentine Farmers Still Hold 5 mt of Last Year's Soybean Crop
- March 20, 2014: Brazil's Sugarcane Crop down 10%, Copersucar Slowly Rebuilding
- March 18, 2014: Brazil Soybean Exports off to a Faster Start than Last Year
- March 18, 2014: Corn Acreage Grew Faster than Soy in Mato Grosso Last 6 Years
- March 17, 2014: Uruguay Farmers Continue to Increase their Soybean Production
- March 14, 2014: Brazil's "Soybean Highway" (BR-163) now Officially a Toll Road
- March 13, 2014: Conab Slashes Brazil's Soybean Estimate 4.57 Million Tons (-5%)
- March 13, 2014: Safrinha Corn and Cotton Planting Wrapping up in Mato Grosso
- March 12, 2014: Drought Lowers Prospects for Brazil's Sugarcane Production
- March 12, 2014: Brazil Quickly Converting to Mechanical Sugarcane Harvesting
- March 11, 2014: Argentine Farmers have Lower Transport Costs than Brazilians
- March 11, 2014: Emergency Declared in 17 Cities in Mato Grosso, more to come
- March 10, 2014: Brazilian Soybean Exports Set Record for Month of February
- March 7, 2014: Winter Wheat May Replace some Safrinha Corn in Parana
- March 5, 2014: Harvesting and Planting Progress in Central Brazil
- March 4, 2014: Flooding Isolates States of Rondonia and Acre from Rest of Brazil
- March 4, 2014: Dryer Weather Allows Advance of Brazil Soybean Harvest
- March 3, 2014: Limited Harvest Resumes in Mato Grosso, Roads in poor Condition
- March 3, 2014: Safrinha Soybeans Increase Nematode Populations
February
- February 28, 2014: Southern Ports in Brazil facing Northern Competition
- February 27, 2014: Secretary of Agriculture Downgrades Parana's Soy Estimate
- February 27, 2014: High Humidity Causes Problems for Brazilian Soybean Harvest
- February 26, 2014: Harvest Progress in Brazil Slowed by Wet Weather
- February 25, 2014: More Traffic Woes for Brazil's "Soybean Highway"
- February 24, 2014: Wet Weather Delays Soy Harvest and Corn Planting in Brazil
- February 14, 2014: Adverse Weather takes Toll on Crops in Eastern/Southern Brazil
- February 13, 2014: Conab Trims Brazilian Soybean Estimate
- February 13, 2014: POET May Build Four Corn-Based Ethanol Plants in M.T. do Sul
- February 11, 2014: President Rousseff to meet with Farmers in Mato Grosso Today
- February 10, 2014: Blocking High Pressure in S.E. Brazil may break down next Week
- February 7, 2014: Dry Weather Impacts Soybean Yields in Goias
- February 7, 2014: Freight Rates in Brazil Surge as Soy Harvesting Gets under Way
- February 6, 2014: Brazilian Farmers Warned not to Apply Descants too Early
- February 6, 2014: Dry Weather Impacting Crops in Southern Brazil
- February 5, 2014: Argentine Farmers Hold their Grain amid Economic Turmoil
- February 4, 2014: Embrapa to Conduct Field Days Promoting Conventional Soybeans
- February 4, 2014: Cities in Southern Brazil endure Record High January Temps
January
- January 31, 2014: Brazil Soy Farmers Generally Successful Controlling Insects
- January 31, 2014: Vale Indicates a Desire to sell its Potassium Mine in Argentina
- January 30, 2014: First New Crop Soybeans Leave Brazil Destined for China
- January 30, 2014: Northern Export Routes being developed for Brazilian Soybeans
- January 29, 2014: Early Soy Harvesting and Corn Planting Slow in Mato Grosso
- January 28, 2014: Argentine Economy on Accelerated Downward Spiral
- January 27, 2014: Fertilizer Sales Growth in Brazil to Slow in 2014
- January 16, 2014: Soybean Harvest Underway in Brazil's two Top Producing States
- January 16, 2014: Brazilian Farmers Undecided about Safrinha Corn Acreage
- January 16, 2014: "Phytosanitary Emergency" Decreed for State of Mato Grosso
- January 14, 2014: Reaction to Last Week's USDA Reports
- January 9, 2014: Brazilian Corn Acreage Losing out to Higher Priced Soybeans
- January 8, 2014: Harvest Picks Up in Mato Grosso, Dry Concerns in Central Brazil
- January 8, 2014: Thousands of Additional Trucks Expected on Brazilian Highways
- January 7, 2014: Brazilian Farmers Advised to stay Vigilant about Soybean Rust
- January 7, 2014: Livestock Producers in Brazil Fear Diversion of Corn to Export and Ethanol Production
- January 6, 2014: Capacity Expands at Latin America's Largest Grain Terminal
- January 3, 2014: Good Yield Reports from Early Soybean Harvest in Brazil
- January 3, 2014: Highway Tolls to Lower Prices Paid to Brazilian Farmers