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October
- 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
December
- December 31, 2013: South American Crop Observations
- December 30, 2013: Cotton Production in Brazil Expected to Increase 24.7%
- December 27, 2013: Brazilian Farmers have sold just 33% of their New Crop Soybeans
- December 26, 2013: Soy Harvest Begins in Mato Grosso, Dryness Worries in S. Brazil
- December 24, 2013: Scientists Advise Brazilian Farmers not to Over Apply Insecticides
- December 20, 2013: 2013/14 Corn Production in Mato Grosso down 24% vs. 2012/13
- December 20, 2013: Brazil Farmers Advised to Monitor Corn Earworm on Weekly Basis
- December 19, 2013: New Rule at Port of Paranagua to allow "Express Line" for Vessels
- December 19, 2013: Feed Manufacturers in Brazil Expecting 3% Growth in 2014
- December 18, 2013: Brazilian Officials Confident New Export Season Better than Last
- December 18, 2013: Rio Grande do Sul new Leader in Brazilian Wheat Production
- December 17, 2013: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul Finalizing 2013/14 Soybean Planting
- December 17, 2013: Brazilian Farmers being alerted to the Spread of Soybean Rust
- December 16, 2013: Brazil Beef Exporters Looking for New Markets
- December 16, 2013: Acre State Government to invest in New Hog Producing Facilities
- December 13, 2014: Scientists Push Integrated Pest Management for Brazilian Farmers
- December 13, 2013: Corn Prices Strengthen Somewhat in Mato Grosso
- December 11, 2013: Crops are Developing Well in Rio Grande do Sul
- December 11, 2013: First Case of Soybean Rust in Commercial Fields Reported in Brazil
- December 10, 2013: Soy Barging along Tapajos River in northern Brazil to Begin in Feb.
- December 10, 2013: Embrapa Announces Rice Variety Developed for Northern Brazil
- December 9, 2013: Wheat Proposed as Alternative Safrinha Crop for Central Brazil
- December 6, 2013: Copersucar Terminal at Santos to Start Exporting Sugar in January
- December 6, 2013: Volunteer Corn Becoming Problem in Brazilian Soybean Fields
- December 5, 2013: Seven projects to Improve Grain Logistics in Central Brazil
- December 5, 2013: Program for Grain Storage Facilities in Brazil off to Slow Start
- December 4, 2013: Old Crop Soybean Prices in Parana Reach Highest Level this Year
- December 3, 2013: Corn Earworm under Control in Brazil, at Least for Now
- December 3, 2013: Completion for Brazil's "Soybean Highway" Pushed back Again
- December 2, 2013: Nature of Corn Production in Brazil Continues to Change
November
- November 29, 2013: Cotton Competes for Corn Acreage in Brazil
- November 29, 2013: Cattle on Feed in Mato Grosso Declines due to High Costs
- November 26, 2013: How Potentially Damaging is the Corn Earworm in Brazil?
- November 26, 2013: Brazilian Farmers continue to be Slow Forward Sellers of Soy/Corn
- November 25, 2013: Dredging at the Port of Paranagua to Accommodate Larger Vessels
- November 25, 2013: Efforts to Increase Corn Usage Underway in Mato Grosso do Sul
- November 22, 2013: Brazilian Farmers continue to be Slow Forward Sellers of Soybeans
- November 21, 2013: Brazilian Farmers Contracting Trucks for Next Harvest Season
- November 21, 2013: Embrapa Scientists to Conduct Corn Earworm Seminars in Brazil
- November 20, 2013: "Phytosanitary Emergency" in Brazil to Facilitate Chemical Use
- November 19, 2013: Brazilian Farmers Delaying Input Purchases for Safrinha Corn
- November 19, 2013: "Phytosanitary Emergency" Declared for State of Mato Grosso
- November 18, 2013: Soy-free Period may be Extended to Prohibit Safrinha Soybeans
- November 14, 2013: Sugarcane Processing in S. Brazil up 12%, Sugar Production Flat
- November 14, 2013: Brazil's River Transport System Little Utilized
- November 13, 2013: Brazil Soybeans Being Planted at a Faster than Average Pace
- November 12, 2013: Conab Increases Brazilian Soybean Estimate in November Report
- November 12, 2013: Agricultural Equipment Sales Remain Strong in Brazil
- November 8, 2013: Brazil and China Sign Agreements on Corn Imports into China
- November 8, 2013: Rice Planting in Rio Grande do Sul Passes 70%
- November 7, 2013: Brazil may Plant up to 1.0 Million Hectares of Safrinha Soybeans
- November 7, 2013: Corn Earworms may Require Multiple Insecticide Applications
- November 6, 2013: Farmers in Mato Grosso Planting Soybeans at a Record Pace
- November 6, 2013: Corn Used to make Ethanol in Brazil Chips Away at Excess Corn
- November 5, 2013: Hundreds of Silo Bags still full of Corn in Mato Grosso
- November 5, 2013: Mato Grosso Farmers Still Holding 35% of Last Year's Corn
- November 5, 2013: Brazil Farmers Worried about Corn Earworm and Soybean Rust
- November 4, 2013: Brazil Government to Purchase More Corn in Mato Grosso
- November 1, 2013: Higher Costs Squeeze Margins for Brazilian Soybean Producers
- November 1, 2013: Soy in Southern Sao Paulo taking Corn and Sugarcane Acreage
October
- October 31, 2013: Soybean Planting Pace in Mato Grosso Advances Unevenly
- October 30, 2013: Sugar Facilities at Port of Santos may take 18 Months to Rebuild
- October 30, 2014: Brazil's Infrastructure Problems could Worsen in 2014
- October 30, 2013: Brazilian Farmers on Lookout for Corn Earworm and Soy Rust
- October 30, 2013: Soybean Planting in Brazil Nears 40% Complete
- October 28, 2013: Brazil Airline Conducts First Commercial Flight using Bio-kerosene
- October 25, 2013: Tolls Increasing on Brazil's "Soybean Highway"
- October 24, 2013: Farmers in Mato Grosso Plant Record Amount of Soy in One Week
- October 24, 2013: State of Parana Leads Soybean Planting Pace in Brazil
- October 23, 2013: Farmers in Brazil Cautioned about Planting Safrinha Soybeans
- October 23, 2013: Winter Wheat could Substitute for Safrinha Corn in Parana
- October 21, 2013: Brazil Sugarcane Producers Nearing Goal of Mechanical Harvesting
- October 18, 2013: Brazilian Farmers Reducing Corn Acreage due to Low Prices
- October 16, 2013: Conab Releases Cost of Production Estimates for 2013/14 in Brazil
- October 16, 2013: Summary for Costs of Producing Soybeans and Corn in Brazil
- October 15, 2013: Embrapa Stresses Conventional (non-GMO) Soy Program in Brazil
- October 15, 2013: Brazilian Farmers on Alert for Invasion of Corn Earworms
- October 11, 2013: Third Year Mato Grosso Largest Grain Producing State in Brazil
- October 11, 2013: Wheat Crop in Brazil Continues to Disappoint
- October 10, 2013: Conab Estimates Brazil Soy Production Up, Corn Production Down
- October 9, 2013: 2013/14 Soybean Planting off to Slow Start in Brazil
- October 9, 2013: Dow Agrosciences Announces Insect Resistant Soy for S. America
- October 8, 2013: Rainfall Returns to Central Brazil allowing Soy Planting to Begin
- October 8, 2013: Argentina Weather Improving but Corn Planting Remains Slow
- October 8, 2013: Making Ethanol from Corn Topic of Discussion in Mato Grosso
- October 7, 2013: Soy Farmers in Brazil Warned of White Mold and Corn Ear Worm
- October 4, 2013: Ethanol Produced from Corn being Considered in Brazil
- October 3, 2013: Corn Prices Continue to Slump in Mato Grosso
- October 2, 2013: Brazil's "Soybean Highway" to be Widened to Four Lanes
- October 1, 2013: Brazil Playing Catch Up on Infrastructure Development
- October 1, 2013: Bunge's Sugar Mill Produces more Electricity Than it Consumes
September
- September 30, 2013: Ports in Southern Brazil Improve Process of Unloading Fertilizers
- September 27, 2013: Weaker Currency Drives up Production Costs in Brazil
- September 27, 2013: High Demand for Loans to Build Grain Storage Facilities in Brazil
- September 26, 2013: Infrastructure Improvements in Brazil Could Save US$ 70 per Ton
- September 26, 2013: John Deere to Expand Parts Distribution Center in Brazil
- September 25, 2013: South American Weather and Early Planting Progress
- September 24, 2013: For First Time Brazil will Export more Soybeans than Crush
- September 24, 2013: Conab to Start Expanding Storage Capacity Early Next Year
- September 23, 2013: Intacta RR2 Pro Soybeans to be Planted for the First Time in Brazil
- September 23, 2013: The Opening of the Soybean Planting Season Slated for Thursday
- September 20, 2013: Brazil Wheat Crop Disappoints, Shortage of Seed Wheat for 2014
- September 19, 2013: Parana Farmers Start Planting After Soybean-Free Period Ends
- September 19, 2013: Mato Grosso Farmers to Increase Cotton Acreage Nearly 30%
- September 18, 2013: Soy Planting Ready to Begin in Mato Grosso, 39% of Crop Sold
- September 17, 2013: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle for Argentina
- September 17, 2013: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle for Paraguay
- September 16, 2013: Mato Grosso Needs to Double Grain Storage Capacity
- September 13, 2013: Soy Producers in Brazil Lose up to 10% of Production Post-Harvest
- September 13, 2013: Rondonopolis Intermodal Grain Terminal Enters Preliminary Tests
- September 12, 2013: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle in Brazil
- September 12, 2013: Cost of Producing Soybeans Increases in Mato Grosso
- September 11, 2013: Trip Report
- September 10, 2013: Parana Farmers to Increase Soy Acreage 4%, Reduce Corn 19%
- September 10, 2013: Farmer Selling in Mato Grosso Continues Slower than Last Year
- September 5, 2013: Brazil Expects to Start Exporting Corn to China in 2013/14
- September 5, 2013: Early Harvest Results in Parana Suggest Poor Quality Wheat
- September 4, 2013: September in Brazil Expected to be Hotter and Dryer than Normal
- September 4, 2013: Mato Grosso Farmers Produce Two Record Corn Crops in a Row
- September 3, 2013: Brazilian Government Trying to Increase Amount of Irrigation
- September 3, 2013: Brazil Committed to Reach Goal of Reduced Deforestation
August
- August 30, 2013: Freezing temperatures Hit Southern Brazil for a Second Time
- August 30, 2013: Poultry Producers in Brazil Fear Losing Competitive Edge
- August 29, 2013: Brazilian Fertilizer Sector to Invest US$ 13 Billion over Five Years
- August 28, 2013: Fertilizers Remain Affordable in Brazil in Spite of Weaker Real
- August 27, 2013: Market to Brazil - Plant More Soy, Acreage up 4-6%, Maybe More
- August 26, 2013: Nematodes Becoming a Major Pest of Brazilian Soybeans
- August 26, 2013: Brazil Corn Trucked an Extra 1,500 km to Avoid Port Congestion
- August 23, 2013: Brazilian Government Announces Additional Corn Purchases
- August 22, 2013: Cotton Boll Worm Causes Damage to Cotton in Mato Grosso
- August 20, 2013: Crop-Free Periods Adopted by Brazilian States to Control Pests
- August 20, 2013: Weaker Currency Increases Income for Brazilian Farmers
- August 19, 2013: Parana Coffee Production Severely Impacted by Freeze in Late July
- August 19, 2013: 95% of Agricultural Chemical Containers are Recycled in Brazil
- August 15, 2013: Ag Equipment Sales in Brazil on Pace to Set a New Record
- August 14, 2013: Corn Harvest in Mato Grosso Complete, Cotton 56% Harvested
- August 14, 2013: Domestic Corn Prices in Brazil below the Cost of Production
- August 13, 2013: Trip Report - Iowa
- August 9, 2013: Flex-fuel Ethanol Plant in Brazil uses Sugarcane and Corn
- August 8, 2013: More Cold Temperatures Forecasted for Southern Brazil
- August 8, 2013: "Cargo On-Line" Eliminates Lines of Trucks at Port of Paranagua
- August 7, 2013: Delayed Development Puts U.S. Crops at Risk for Frost Damage
- August 7, 2013: Cyst Nematodes are Increasing Problem for Brazil Soy Producers
- August 6, 2013: Domestic Wheat Prices Soar to Record Levels in Brazil
- August 6, 2013: Domestic Producers Want Higher Taxes on Imported Fertilizers
- August 5, 2013: Safrinha Harvest 82% Complete in Mato Grosso, 42% in Parana
- August 5, 2013: Sweet Potatoes used to Produce Ethanol in Brazil
- August 2, 2013: Silo Bags Used for Record Large Corn Crop in Mato Grosso
- August 2, 2013: Sugarcane Production in Southern Brazil Impacted by Cold Temps
- August 1, 2013: Freezing Temps Reduces Parana Wheat Crop by 20% to 30%
- August 1, 2013: Weaker Currency Slows Soybean Price Slide in Brazil
July
- July 31, 2013: Trip Report - Indiana and northwestern Ohio
- July 31, 2013: Brazilian Farmers more focused on Soybean Acreage than Corn
- July 30, 2013: Record Cold Temperatures Hit Southern Brazil Last Week
- July 30, 2013: New Insect Pest in Brazil has Potential for Significant Damage
- July 25, 2013: Royalty for Intacta Soybeans in Brazil set at US$ 21 per Acre
- July 25, 2013: Cold Temperatures Impacting Crops in Southern Brazil
- July 25, 2013: Farmer Corn Sales in Mato Grosso Continue at Slow Pace
- July 24, 2013: Cold Temps in Brazil could Impact Wheat and Slow Corn Harvest
- July 23, 2013: NASS to Start Surveying Fields for August Crop Report
- July 23, 2013: Port in Parana Gearing Up for Increased Fertilizer Imports
- July 22, 2013: Argentine Restricts Wheat Exports Impacting Brazil's Millers
- July 19, 2013: Argentina Wheat Export Restrictions to Impact Brazilian Millers
- July 19, 2013: Brazil's National Irrigation Forum to be held in Goias in August
- July 18, 2013: Mato Grosso Farmers are Slow Sellers of Corn and Soybeans
- July 18, 2013: Canola Promoted as Alternative Winter Crop in Southern Brazil
- July 16, 2013: Trip Report
- July 12, 2013: Rains in Parana Slow Safrinha Corn Harvest and Wheat Planting
- July 12, 2013: % of Sugarcane used for Sugar in Brazil Second Lowest in 10 years.
- July 11, 2013: Brazilian Gov. Aggressively Helping Mato Grosso Corn Farmers
- July 11, 2013: Copersucar Expanding Export Facilities and Reducing Costs
- July 10, 2013: Safrinha Corn now Accounts for 56% of Brazil's Total Corn Crop
- July 9, 2013: New Soy Insect Pest Found in Five Municipalities in Mato Grosso
- July 9, 2013: Argentine Government Threatens to Seize Wheat Supplies
- July 8, 2013: Retractable Covers for Vessels being tested at Port of Paranagua
- July 8, 2013: Brazil to Import 200,000 Tons of Cotton to meet Domestic Demand
- July 5, 2013: Safrinha Corn 15% Harvested in Mato Grosso, Prices Declining
- July 2, 2013: Corn Acreage is Big Surprise in June Planted Report
- July 1, 2013: Prices Declining as Safrinha Corn Harvest Progresses in Brazil
- July 1, 2013: Amaggi to Close Soybean Processing Plant in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso
June
- June 28, 2013: Royalty for New Intacta Soybeans not Yet Known
- June 28, 2013: Corn Prices in Mato Grosso below Minimum for Past Month
- June 27, 2013: Wet Weather Delaying Brazilian Sugarcane Harvest
- June 26, 2013: Trip Report - Western Ohio, Indiana, Eastern Illinois - 6/23/13
- June 26, 2013: A Weaker Currency is Good News for Brazilian Farmers
- June 21, 2013: Farmers in Parana Begin Safrinha Corn Harvest
- June 21, 2013: Uptick in Amazon Deforestation in an Overall Downward Trend
- June 20, 2013: Lack of Inspectors is an Underlying Problem at Port of Paranagua
- June 20, 2013: License Plates and Insurance Required for Ag Equipment in Brazil
- June 19, 2013: U.S. Crop Conditions Continue to be Impacted by Wet Weather
- June 19, 2013: Safrinha Corn Harvest Starts in Mato Grosso, Storage Limited
- June 18, 2013: Enough Intacta RR2 PRO Seed to Plant 9% of Brazil's Soybeans
- June 18, 2013: Accident at Port of Santos May Give Longer Tail to Brazil Exports
- June 17, 2013: Safrinha Corn Harvest Starts in Mato Grosso, Corn Prices Decline
- June 13, 2013: China to Accept new Intacta RR2 PRO Soybeans from Brazil
- June 12, 2013: Trip Report - Iowa and Illinois
- June 12, 2013: 2013 U.S. Corn Condition Unchanged from Last Week
- June 11, 2013: June Conab Report - Soybeans Lowered and Corn Increased
- June 11, 2013: Argentine Crop Unchanged - Farmers to Strike for One Week
- June 7, 2013: Copersucar to Expand Sugar Terminal at Port of Santos
- June 7, 2013: No-till Sugarcane Planting Reduces Costs, Improves Yields in Brazil
- June 6, 2013: Brazil Agriculture Would Benefit from Increased use of Limestone
- June 6, 2013: 90-Day Soy-Free Period helps to Control Soy Rust and Insect Pests
- June 5, 2013: 57% of U.S. Soybeans Planted, 33 Million Acres Yet to Plant
- June 5, 2013: Brazil President Announces 15% More Resources for Harvest Plan
- June 4, 2013: 91% of U.S. Corn Planted, 8.7 Million Acres Yet to Plant
- June 4, 2013: Fewer Cattle on Feed in Mato Grosso in Spite of Record Corn Crop
- June 3, 2013: Only 5% of Brazil's Burgeoning Grain Production Stored On-Farm
- June 3, 2013: Wheat Production in Rio Grande do Sul Expected to Increase 32%
May
- May 31, 2013: Brazil's Ag Minister Predicts Increased Spending on Storage
- May 31, 2013: Truck Manufacturing a Bright Spot in Brazilian Economy
- May 30, 2013: Soy Yields in NE Brazil Disappoint due to Dry Weather and Pests
- May 30, 2013: Chinese Officials Frustrated when Trying to Invest in Brazil
- May 29, 2013: Wet Weather Continues to Delay Spring Planting in the U.S.
- May 29, 2013: Safrinha Corn Harvest Starting in Center-West Region of Brazil
- May 28, 2013: Brazilian Scientists Worry about Invasive Pests and Diseases
- May 28, 2013: Poor Pasture Management Results in low Productivity in Mato Grosso
- May 23, 2013: Safrinha Corn Production in Brazil being impacted by Dry Weather
- May 23, 2013: Weather in Southern Brazil Beneficial for Small Grain Production
- May 22, 2013: Concentrated Planting Window Results in Concentrated Pollination
- May 22, 2013: Argentine Wheat Acreage Expected to Increase 40% in 2013/14
- May 21, 2013: Brazil Wants to Double the Amount of Irrigation within Six Years
- May 21, 2013: Brazilian Congress Passes Port Modernization Legislation
- May 20, 2013: New Method Promoted for Brazilian Sugarcane Renovation
- May 17, 2013: Soy Shipped via Containers is Niche Market for Brazilian Exporters
- May 17, 2013: Public Grain Storage Facilities in Brazil in a State of Disrepair
- May 15, 2013: U.S. Corn Planting Progress Remains near Record Slow
- May 15, 2013: 2013 U.S. Corn Yield Estimate Remains 155-156 bu/ac
- May 15, 2013: U.S. Soybean Planting Progress off to Delayed Start
- May 15, 2013: 2013 U.S. Soybean Yield Estimate is 43.5 to 44.0 bu/ac
- May 14, 2013: Brazilian Farmers Watching U.S. Production Very Closely
- May 13, 2013: Brazil Soy Takes 52 Days to Reach China vs. 16 Days for U.S. Soy
- May 10, 2013: In May Report Conab Lowers Brazil's Soy Est. Increases Corn Est.
- May 10, 2013: Wheat Planting off to Slow Start in Southern Brazil, Prices Improve
- May 9, 2013: Embrapa Releases New Coffee Variety for State of Rondonia, Brazil
- May 8, 2013: Logistical Problems Slow Movement of Soybeans from Mato Grosso
- May 8, 2013: U.S. Planting Continues to be Hindered by Cold and Wet Weather
- May 8, 2013: U.S. Farmers are Cautions about Planting in Cold and Wet Soil
- May 8, 2013: The Amount of U.S. Corn Switching may be less than Anticipated
- May 7, 2013: Paraguay Corn Production Increased 1.5 mt due to Larger Safrinha
- May 6, 2013: Brazil Soy Exports Could be slowed by Wet Weather in May-June
- May 6, 2013: Brazil Gov. to Increase Credit for Construction of On-Farm Storage
- May 3, 2013: Mega Trends Help Improve Agricultural Productivity in Brazil
- May 2, 2013: 2013 U.S. Corn Yield Estimated at 155-156 bu/ac
- May 2, 2013: What Would it Take to Have a Corn Yield Above 160 bu/ac?
- May 2, 2013: What Would it Take for Corn Yields to Fall Below 150 bu/ac?
- May 1, 2013: 2013 U.S. Corn Planting Continues at Anemic Pace
- May 1, 2013: 2013 U.S. Corn Acreage Expected to Decline 1-3 Million Acres
- May 1, 2013: Any Lingering Drought Concerns Pushed to far Western Corn Belt
April
- April 30, 2013: Lack of Storage in Brazil Leads to Increased use of Silo Bags
- April 30, 2013: Sugarcane Production in Southern Brazil to Increase 10%
- April 29, 2013: Corn Prices Slump in Mato Grosso Anticipating Good Corn Crop
- April 25, 2013: Brazilian Government Announces Steps to Aid Ethanol Sector
- April 25, 2013: Dryer Weather Aids Soybean Loading at Port of Paranagua
- April 24, 2013: U.S. Planting Progress Slowed by Cold and Wet Conditions
- April 23, 2013: Brazil's Bioenergy Sector Continues to Struggle Economically
- April 22, 2013: Agricultural Chemical Sales in Brazil Increase 14% in 2012
- April 19, 2013: Argentine Grain Starting to Move to the Ports
- April 18, 2013: New Insect Caused Significant Crop Loses in Western Bahia
- April 18, 2013: Brazilian Gov Steps up Efforts to Move Corn to Northeastern Brazil
- April 17, 2013: Soybean Production Costs in Argentina About Half that of Brazil
- April 16, 2013: 2013 U.S. Corn Planting Off to a Very Slow Start
- April 15, 2013: Large Potassium Deposit Said to be Discovered in Brazilian Amazon
- April 15, 2013: Congestion in Brazil's Transport Chain Due to Lack of Investments
- April 11, 2013: How Should We View the On-going Drought in the United States?
- April 11, 2013: Declining Prices Could Impact 2013/14 Brazilian Crop Acreage
- April 10, 2013: Cold Spring Temperatures Delays Start of Planting in Midwest
- April 10, 2013: When Would U.S. Corn Planting be Considered Officially "Late"?
- April 10, 2013: Why do Corn Yields Decline with Delayed Planting?
- April 9, 2013: Exporters Sending Soy to Port of Rio Grande to Avoid Paranagua
- April 9, 2013: New Soy Inoculant in Brazil May be Used 15 Days Prior to Planting
- April 8, 2013: Brazil to Import Argentine Corn into Northeastern Brazil
- April 5, 2013: Early 2013 Soybean Exports from Mato Grosso Slower than in 2012
- April 5, 2013: Safrinha Corn in Goias Planted Later than Normal
- April 4, 2013: Farmers in Southern Brazil Pleased with Soybean Yields and Prices
- April 4, 2013: Mato Grosso Farmers only Sold 20% of Anticipated Corn Crop
- April 3, 2013: 2013 U.S. Prospective Planting Report
- April 2, 2013: Farmers in Mato Grosso Financed 40% of Cost from own Resources
- April 2, 2013: Fertilizer Sales in Mato Grosso Increase Less than Seed or Chemical
- April 1, 2013: Brazilian Soybean Harvest Approaching 70% Complete
- April 1, 2013: Brazilian Central Bank Expects Ag Sector to Grow 6% in 2013
March
- March 29, 2013: Brazil Inching Closer to being Declared Free of Foot-And-Mouth
- March 28, 2013: 2013 Brazilian Soybean Exports Starting Slower than in 2012
- March 28, 2013: Heavy Rains in Maranhao and Tocantins Worry Brazilian Farmers
- March 27, 2013: Trucking Grain North to Amazon River Still not Reality in Brazil
- March 26, 2013: Spring Weather Looks More Like Winter Weather!
- March 26, 2013: Long Tail Expected for Brazilian Soybean and Corn Exports
- March 25, 2013: Official Opening of Brazil's Sugarcane Harvest Slated for April 5th
- March 25, 2013: Judge Orders Port of Santos to Eliminate Lines of Trucks that Average 20 Kilometers
- March 22, 2013: Soybean Yields End Up Disappointing in Much of Mato Grosso
- March 22, 2013: Brazilian Congress Asked to Reconsider "Truck Driver Law"
- March 21, 2013: Over 100 Vessels Waiting at Port of Paranagua in Southern Brazil
- March 20, 2013: Fertilizer Producer Vale Suspends Rio Colorado Project in Argentina
- March 19, 2013: Logistical Problems Slow Sales of Soy and Corn in Mato Grosso
- March 19, 2013: Farmers Run Risk to Plant Safrinha Soybeans in Central Brazil
- March 18, 2013: Brazilian President Names New Minister of Agriculture
- March 18, 2013: Soybean Premiums Turn Negative at Port of Paranagua
- March 15, 2013: Brazilian Ports could have Record Large Lineup of Vessels
- March 14, 2013: Enormous Intermodal Grain Complex being built at Rondonopolis
- March 14, 2013: Diesel Prices in Brazil Increased Four Times since Mid-2012
- March 13, 2013: Northeastern Brazil Still in Midst of Drought, Needs Corn
- March 12, 2013: Brazil Government to Bid Tocantins River Barging Operation
- March 12, 2013: Soybean Harvest Advances in Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul
- March 11, 2013: Poor Roads Increase Cost of Transportation in Brazil
- March 8, 2013: Brazilian Port Strike Set for March 19th
- March 7, 2013: 60 Kilometer Line of Trucks Waiting to Unload Soy in Mato Grosso
- March 6, 2013: Dry Weather in Western Bahia Impacting Soybean Production
- March 6, 2013: Farmers in Parana to Plant 6% More Wheat in 2013
- March 5, 2013: Rondonopolis, Mato Grosso
February
- February 28, 2013: Brazil Releases Ambitious Plan for Increased Barging of Grain
- February 27, 2013: Argentine Farmers Alarmed about Government Intimidation
- February 27, 2013: Agricultural Cooperatives Maintain Strong Presence in Parana
- February 26, 2013: Unions Postpone Labor Action at Brazilian Ports until March 15
- February 26, 2013: Russia Intends to Invest in Brazilian Infrastructure Improvements
- February 25, 2013: Port of Paranagua Launches Plans for Modernizing Port
- February 22, 2013: Wheat to Compete for Acreage with Safrinha Corn in South Brazil
- February 21, 2013: Brazilian Ranchers Grow More Soy due to Weak Cattle Prices
- February 20, 2013: 2012/13 South American Exports Could Have Long Tail
- February 19, 2013: Lack of Qualified Labor Impacting Brazilian Freight Companies
- February 19, 2013: Labor Issues Heating Up at Brazilian Ports
- February 15, 2013: Logistical Bottlenecks Develop in Parana as Harvest Begins
- February 15, 2013: Increasing Ethanol Blend Raises Hopes of Brazilian Sugar Sector
- February 14, 2013: Late Planted Safrinha Corn May be Best Used for Silage Production
- February 14, 2013: 2012/13 Rice Harvest Starting in Brazil
- February 13, 2013: Fertilizer Sales in Brazil Expected to Set New Record in 2013
- February 13, 2013: Port of Paranagua to Install Higher Capacity Shiploaders
- February 12, 2013: Brazil to Privatize Ports, Airports, Railroads, Energy, Highways
- February 12, 2013: Wet Weather Continues to Delay Harvesting in Mato Grosso
- February 8, 2013: Conab Increases Brazilian Soybean and Corn Estimates
- February 8, 2013: Increased Grain Production Worsens Storage Deficit in Brazil
- February 7, 2013: Mato Grosso do Sul First State to Mechanize Sugarcane Harvesting
- February 7, 2013: GMO Soybeans Gaining Acreage in Western Mato Grosso
- February 6, 2013: Increased Amount of Rust Worries Brazilian Soybean Producers
- February 5, 2013: Compare/Contrast Soy Production in Argentina and Mato Grosso
- February 4, 2013: Ethanol Blend to Increase from 20% to 25% in Brazilian Gasoline
- February 1, 2013: Brazilian Government Initiates Plan for More Grain Storage
January
- January 31, 2013: Forecasted Rains Will be Critical for Soybeans in Southern Brazil
- January 31, 2013: Port of Porto Velho to Double Soy Exports, Start Beef Exports
- January 29, 2013: Heavy Rainfall in Mato Grosso Slows Early Soybean Harvest
- January 29, 2013: Wet Weather Slows Early Safrinha Corn Planting in Mato Grosso
- January 28, 2013: Freight costs for 2012/13 Soy Crop in Brazil Could Increase 20-50%
- January 25, 2013: Heavy Rainfall Forecasted to Return to Mato Grosso Next Week
- January 25, 2013: Sweet Sorghum Complements Ethanol Production in Brazil
- January 24, 2013: Variable Yields Reported for Early Soy Harvest in M. Grosso do Sul
- January 24, 2013: Enforcement of Truck Driver "Resting Law" to Start in Brazil
- January 23, 2013: Spring Weather Could Impact 2013 U.S. Crop Acreage
- January 22, 2013: Brazilian Sugarcane Harvest Benefits from Dryer Weather
- January 22, 2013: Sunflowers Are Alternative for Safrinha Crop Production in Brazil
- January 21, 2013: Dry Weather Starting to Worry Farmers in Southern Brazil
- January 17, 2013: Heavy Rains Start to Worry Farmers in Central Mato Grosso
- January 17, 2013: Port of Paranagua Deepens Ship Channel to Improve Efficiency
- January 16, 2013: Rains in Central Brazil Improve Soybean Prospects
- January 16, 2013: Use of GMO Crops Continues to Expand in Brazil
- January 14, 2013: World's Largest Paper Mill Opens in Brazil
- January 14, 2013: Irrigation Slowly Expanding in Brazil, 5% of Grain Crop Irrigated
- January 11, 2013: Low Reservoir Levels in Brazil Could Impact Electrical Generation
- January 11, 2013: Brazil's 2012/13 Cotton Crop to Decline 23%
- January 10, 2013: Conab Estimates Brazilian Soybean Crop at 82.6 Million Tons
- January 10, 2013: Conab Expects Normal Crop Yields Despite Dryness
- January 9, 2013: High Transport Costs Make Brazilian Farmers Less Competitive
- January 9, 2013: Government Trying to Help Drought Stricken Farmers in NE Brazil
- January 7, 2013: Brazil's "Green Gold" Lived up to its Name in 2012
- January 7, 2013: State of Bahia in Brazil Invests in Expanded Agricultural Research
- January 4, 2013: Brazil's 12-Year Long Tr
ade Surplus due to Agricultural Exports
December
- December 31, 2012: Poultry Producers in Parana Petition Brazilian Gov. for Assistance
- December 28, 2012: Economics Uncertain Despite Increased Sugarcane Prod. In Brazil
- December 28, 2012: Producers in Mato Grosso Want More Areas Opened for Sugarcane
- December 27, 2012: Increased Irrigation Seen as Way to Limit Deforestation in Brazil
- December 27, 2012: First Soybean Harvest of the Season Reported in Mato Grosso
- December 26, 2012: Brazilian Farmers Expecting Increased Logistical Problems in 2013
- December 21, 2012: Use of GMO Crops Continues to Increase in Brazil
- December 21, 2012: Brazilian Cotton Loses Acreage to Soybeans
- December 20, 2012: Gross Receipts for the Brazilian Corn Crop Continue to Surge
- December 20, 2012: Ranchers in Mato Grosso Send Fewer Cattle to Feedlots
- December 18, 2012: Brazilian Soybean Farmers Worried About Two Threatening Pests
- December 17, 2012: Second Corn-Based Ethanol Plant to be Built in Mato Grosso
- December 17, 2012: Sugarcane Producers in Mato Grosso Complain of Gov. Inaction
- December 14, 2012: A New Pest Called "Cotton Worm" Found in Brazilian Soy Fields
- December 14, 2012: Soybeans are the Most Valuable Grain Crop in Brazil
- December 13, 2012: Early Onset of Soybean Rust Worries Farmers in Brazil
- December 13, 2012: Brazilian Sugarcane Production Approaches 600 Million Tons
- December 11, 2012: Freight Costs Already High in Mato Grosso Expected to go Higher
- December 5, 2012: Two Thirds of Mato Grosso's Cotton will be Safrinha Production
- December 4, 2012: Argentina Planting Continues to be Slowed by Wet Weather
- December 4, 2012: Chinese Investors Closer to Building Railroad in Mato Grosso
- December 3, 2012: Soybeans Occupy 81% of Summer Grain Acreage in Parana, Brazil
November
- November 30, 2012: Russia to End Embargo Against Brazilian Meat Processors
- November 29, 2012: Record Safrinha Acreage in Mato Grosso, down from Prior Est.
- November 29, 2012: Wet Weather Increasing Risk of Soybean Rust in Central Brazil
- November 28, 2012: Ongoing Drought in U.S. Could Adversely Impact 2013 Crops
- November 28, 2012: Farmers in Mato Grosso List Concerns about Soybean Production
- November 27, 2012: Brazil Recycles 90% of Empty Agricultural Chemical Containers
- November 27, 2012: Mato Grosso Strives to Remain Free of Foot-and-mouth Disease
- November 26, 2012: Silos Full of Corn in Mato Grosso, Soy Harvest to Start in 40 Days
- November 26, 2012: Wheat Crop in Rio Grande do Sul Disappoints
- November 23, 2012: Corn Promoted as Supplement for Brazilian Ethanol Production
- November 21, 2012: Soybean Harvest in Mato Grosso Set to Begin 1st Half of January
- November 21, 2012: Drought Worries Reemerge in Southern Brazil
- November 20, 2012: Three Cases of Soybean Rust Confirmed in Brazil
- November 20, 2012: Soybeans Leading Export from Mato Grosso do Sul
- November 19, 2012: Herbicide Resistant Weeds Becoming Bigger Problem in Brazil
- November 16, 2012: 33% of Brazilian Soybean Processing Capacity not Utilized
- November 16, 2012: 90-Day Soy Free Period Moved Earlier for Producers in M.T. do Sul
- November 15, 2012: Soy Three Times More Profitable than Corn in Southern Brazil
- November 14, 2012: First Two Cases of Soybean Rust Reported in Brazil
- November 14, 2012: Weather Improving Across Brazil, Soy More Than Half Planted
- November 14, 2012: Dryer Weather Allows for Some Planting Progress in Argentina
- November 13, 2012: Safrinha Corn Crop in Mato Grosso Becoming Safrona Corn Crop
- November 12, 2012: Brazilian Agricultural Exports Set Record during October
- November 9, 2012: Conab Expecting Record Large 2012/13 Soybean Crop in Brazil
- November 7, 2012: Spring Planting in Argentina Delayed by Wet Weather
- November 7, 2012: Improved Moisture Encourages Replanting of Soy in Mato Grosso
- November 6, 2012: Lack of El Nino Reduces Chances of Record Soybean Crop in Brazil
- November 2, 2012: Dry Weather Causes Replanting of Soybeans in Mato Grosso
- November 1, 2012: Availability of Seed in Brazil OK, but Fertilizers in Short Supply
October
- October 31, 2012: Brazil Planting Progress Continues to be Uneven
- October 31, 2012: Wet Weather Continues to Slow Planting Progress in Argentina
- October 30, 2012: Only 0.4% of Brazil Soybeans Grown on Illegally Deforested Land
- October 26, 2012: New Technologies to Greatly Increase Brazilian Ethanol Production
- October 25, 2012: Domestic Soy Transport in Brazil Cost Five Times More than U.S.
- October 24, 2012: Brazil's 2012/13 Soy Crop 47% Sold vs. 31% Last Year
- October 23, 2012: Brazilian Cattle Herd Increased to 213 Million Head in 2011
- October 22, 2012: New GMO Products in Brazil Need to Pass a Five Step Process
- October 19, 2012: Second Generation Ethanol Should be Available in Brazil by 2015
- October 19, 2012: Improved Moisture Encourages Soy Planting in Mato Grosso do Sul
- October 18, 2012: Start of Brazil's Soy Exports Will Depend on Soybean Planting
- October 18, 2012: State of Tocantins Poised to Increase Soybean Production
- October 17, 2012: 2012/13 Brazil Planting Pace Remains Moderate
- October 17, 2012: Argentina Corn Planting Lags Last Year
- October 16, 2012: Brazil Assumes Leadership Role as World's Largest Soy Producer
- October 16, 2012: Brazilian Farmers Warned not to be Complacent with Rust Control
- October 15, 2012: Adverse Weather Results in Smaller Brazilian Wheat Crop
- October 15, 2012: Wet Weather Improves Prospects for Rice in R. Grande do Sul
- October 11, 2012: Sugarcane Processing in Brazil Lags 7.7% Behind Last Year
- October 10, 2012: Conab Estimates Much Larger Brazilian Soybean Crop in 2012/13
- October 10, 2012: Planting Progressing Slowly in Brazil
- October 8, 2012: Flood Waters Continue to Impact Spring Planting in Buenos Aires
- October 5, 2012: Delivery of Inputs to Mato Grosso Farmers Being Delayed
- October 5, 2012: Limits on Aerial Applications of Insecticides Worry Brazil Farmers
- October 4, 2012: Adverse Spring Weather Impacts Crops in R. Grande do Sul
- October 4, 2012: China and South Korea Main Destinations of Mato Grosso's Grain
- October 3, 2012: Early 2012/13 Planting Underway in Brazil
- October 2, 2012: Grain from Mato Grosso Could be Exported via Amazon River
- October 1, 2012: New Law Results in Much Higher Freight Costs in Brazil
September
- September 28, 2012: Farmers Opt for More Soy and Less Sugarcane in Northern Parana
- September 28, 2012: Early Wheat Harvest in Brazil Indicates Good Quality
- September 27, 2012: Brazil Needs 90 New Ethanol Mills in the Next 10 Years
- September 26, 2012: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle for Argentina
- September 25, 2012: Brazil Embarks on Program to Build More Grain Storage
- September 25, 2012: Soybean Rust Could be a Big Problem in Mato Grosso in 2012/13
- September 24, 2012: Brazil's 2012/13 Sugarcane Crop Up Slightly From 2011/12
- September 24, 2012: Study Indicates Soy Planted on just 0.4% of Cleared Amazon Forest
- September 20, 2012: 30% of Sugar/Ethanol Mills in Brazil in Financial Trouble
- September 19, 2012: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle in Brazil
- September 18, 2012: Cost of Producing Soybeans, Corn, and Cotton Increases in Brazil
- September 17, 2012: In Mato Grosso Corn Accounting for Larger Share of Gross Income
- September 14, 2012: New Rules Drive up Freight Rates in Brazil
- September 14, 2012: Canola Promoted as Alternative Winter Crop in Southern Brazil
- September 13, 2012: Early Maturing Soybean Varieties Sold Out in Brazil
- September 12, 2012: S. American Weather - Floods in Argentina, Hot and Dry in Brazil
- September 11, 2012: Brazilian Farmers Opt for more Soy Less Corn, Rice, & Dry Beans
- September 11, 2012: Brazil Studies Ways to Limit Grain Loss in Transport
- September 10, 2012: Brazil Launches Programs to Increase Rubber Production
- September 6, 2012: Volunteer Soybeans Potential Source of Rust Spores in Mato Grosso
- September 6, 2012: Poultry Producers in Brazil ask Government Aid to Move Corn
- September 5, 2012: Trip report - Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri
- September 4, 2012: Poultry Producers in Brazil in Crisis due to High Grain Prices
- September 4, 2012: Lack of Trucks Driving up Transportation Costs in Brazil
August
- August 30, 2012: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul to Increase Soybean Acreage 6%
- August 29, 2012: Agricultural Lime Essential Ingredient for New Soybean Production
- August 29, 2012: Early Corn Planting Underway in South America
- August 28, 2012: 2012 U.S. Corn Crop Highly Variable, Yield Estimates Difficult
- August 28, 2012: Palm Oil Yields 10 Times more Oil than Soybeans in Central Brazil
- August 27, 2012: Brazil Sugarcane Harvest Running 13% behind Last Year
- August 27, 2012: Brazil to Import 6.7 Million Tons of Wheat in 2012/13
- August 24, 2012: Petrobras to Triple Production of Nitrogen Fertilizers in Brazil
- August 24, 2012: Increased Fertilizer Prices Drive up Costs for Brazilian Farmers
- August 23, 2012: Record Large Corn Crop in Brazil is out of Position
- August 23, 2012: Farmers to Plant More Early Maturing Varieties in Parana
- August 21, 2012: Farmers in Mato Grosso Reduce Rice in Favor of Additional Soy
- August 21, 2012: Early Onset of Soybean Rust Possible in Mato Grosso
- August 20, 2012: Rice Acreage Declines, Soy Acreage Increases in R. Grande do Sul
- August 17, 2012: Brazil's Sugarcane Shows Modest Growth after Last Year's Low
- August 17, 2012: Brazilian Minister puts Emphasis on Increased Corn Production
- August 16, 2012: Soy Production Costs Rise in Mato Grosso to Record High
- August 16, 2012: Brazilian Farmers Preparing for Full-season Corn Planting
- August 15, 2012: Brazil Fertilizer Imports Delayed at Port of Paranagua
- August 14, 2012: Reaction to USDA's August Crop Report
- August 14, 2012: Mato Grosso Farmers to Increase Soy and Corn Acreage in 2012/13
- August 13, 2012: Sugarcane Production in Mato Grosso Least of Center-West States
- August 10, 2012: Strikes Slow Meat Processing and Port Activities in Brazil
- August 10, 2012: Conab Struggles to move Corn Supplies to Needed Regions of Brazil
- August 9, 2012: Producers Worry Shortage of Trucks in Brazil Could get Worse
- August 9, 2012: Corn is being Studied for Ethanol Production in Brazil
- August 8, 2012: Logistical Gridlock Expected in Brazil in 2013
- August 8, 2012: Brazilian Planting Schedule for the 2012/13 Growing Season
- August 7, 2012: Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul Requests Emergency Soy Imports
- August 3, 2012: 2012 U.S. Corn Acreage Lowered 1.0 Million Acres to 83.0 Million
- August 3, 2012: By Year's End Soy Stocks in Brazil Expected to be Extremely Low
- August 1, 2012: Conventional Soybeans Continue to Have a Niche in Central Brazil
- August 1, 2012: 90-Day Soybean Free Period in Effect in Central Brazil
July
- July 31, 2012: Mato Grosso Out of Storage Space for Huge Safrinha Corn Crop
- July 31, 2012: Brazilian Truckers Block Highways in Protest of New Law
- July 27, 2012: Cold and Rainy Weather Could Impact Brazilian Wheat Production
- July 26, 2012: Drought in U.S. Changing Corn Dynamics in Brazil
- July 25, 2012: 2012 U.S. Corn Harvested Acreage Reduced to 84.0 Million Acres
- July 24, 2012: Trip Report - Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska
- July 20, 2012: Brazilian Sugarcane Harvest Continues to be Slower than Expected
- July 19, 2012: U.S. Crops Continue to Suffer Under Hot and Dry Conditions
- July 19, 2012: Domestic Soybean Prices in Brazil Hit Record Highs
- July 17, 2012: Trip report - Illinois and Michigan
- July 10, 2012: 2012 U.S. Harvested Acreage Trimmed due to More Abandonment
- July 6, 2012: Record Soy Prices in Brazil Encourage Record 2012/13 Soy Acreage
June
- June 28, 2012: Next Two Weeks Critical for U.S. Corn Crop
- June 27, 2012: Iowa Will be the Key Swing State for 2012 Crop Yields
- June 27, 2012: Paraguay President Ousted in Hasty Impeachment Trial
- June 26, 2012: Trip Report
- June 22, 2012: Good Progress Reported for Varieties Resistant to Soybean Rust
- June 20, 2012: Anticipated Increase of Double Crop Soy Acres May be in Doubt
- June 20, 2012: Mato Grosso Leads in Crop Production, but Lags in Reforestation
- June 19, 2012: High Temperatures to Increase Soil Evaporation Rate in U.S.
- June 19, 2012: Super-Sized Corn Crop in Mato Grosso Results in Very Low Prices
- June 18, 2012: Brazilian Sugarcane Harvest off to Worrisome Start
- June 15, 2012: Conventional Soybeans Fill Niche in Mato Grosso
- June 15, 2012: Number of Cattle-on-feed in Brazil Continues to Increase
- June 14, 2012: New Forestry Code to Force Reforestation in Brazil
- June 13, 2012: Midwest Soils Are Currently Dryer Than Normally in mid-August
- June 13, 2012: Winter Wheat Planting in Southern Brazil Slowed by Dry Soils
- June 12, 2012: U.S. Corn Entering Critical Growth Period
- June 12, 2012: Corn Prices in Mato Grosso Fall to Near the Cost of Production
- June 11, 2012: Lower Interest Rates Key Part of 2012/13 Brazilian Harvest Plan
- June 8, 2012: Brazil Exports a Record Amount of Soybeans in May
- June 8, 2012: Feed Manufactures in Brazil Looking for Cheaper Alternatives
- June 7, 2012: Brazil Poised to Export Corn to China
- June 7, 2012: Forestry Code Calls for 30 mha of Reforestation in Brazil
- June 5, 2012: Safrinha Corn Harvest Begins in Mato Grosso, New Records Set
- June 5, 2012: Ports in Northern and Northeastern Brazil Focus of Improvements
- June 4, 2012: More Flex-fuel Vehicles in Brazil, Sugarcane Harvest Starts Slow
- June 1, 2012: Soy Producers in Brazil Prepare for 90-Day Soybean Free Period
May
- May 31, 2012: Agricultural Limestone Essential for Brazilian Crop Productivity
- May 30, 2012: Brazilian Processors Scrambling for Soybean Supplies
- May 29, 2012: Trip Report - Illinois and Western Indiana
- May 25, 2012: Brazilians Already Sold 25-26 mt of their 2012/13 Soy Production
- May 25, 2012: Chances of "Mad Cow" in Brazil Lowered to "Insignificant Risk"
- May 24, 2012: Big Safrinha Crop Could Lead to Record Brazilian Corn Exports
- May 24, 2012: Drought Worsens in Northeastern Brazil
- May 21, 2012: More Cattle Continue to be Placed on Feed in Brazil
- May 21, 2012: Integrating Production of Grain and Cattle Holds Promise in Brazil
- May 18, 2012: 24 Million Tons of 2012/13 Brazilian Soy Production Already Sold
- May 18, 2012: Congestion at Brazil Ports Resulting in Delays in Fertilizer Imports
- May 17, 2012: High Fertilizer Costs Result in less Corn and More Soy in Brazil
- May 17, 2012: Nearly All the Old Crop Soybeans have Already been Sold in Brazil
- May 16, 2012: Reaction to Reports from USDA and Conab
- May 15, 2012: Brazilian Corn Production Estimated at 80 million tons by 2020
- May 15, 2012: Industry Concentration led to low Cattle Prices and more Soy Prod.
- May 14, 2012: Strong Soy Prices Stimulate Sales in Brazil
- May 11, 2012: El Nino Could Reduce Risk of Freezing Temperatures in Brazil
- May 11, 2012: Mato Grosso Leading Grain and Fiber Producing State in Brazil
- May 10, 2012: Vessels Wait up to Three Weeks to Load Soybeans in Brazil
- May 9, 2012: Agrishow Features Ag Aircraft that Utilize Ethanol-Based Fuel
- May 9, 2012: Rust Loses in Mato Grosso Could Top R$ 1 Billion in 2011/12
- May 8, 2012: Brazil Government Announces Plan to Assist Wheat Producers
- May 8, 2012: Soybean Sales Continue at Accelerated Pace in Mato Grosso
- May 7, 2012: Farmers Optimistic about Safrinha Corn in Mato Grosso do Sul
- May 7, 2012: New Course Aimed at Conventional Soybean Producers
- May 4, 2012: Rationing Necessary in Brazil to Avoid Running Out of Soybeans
- May 4, 2012: Safrinha Corn Crop in Brazil on Pace to Become Main Crop
- May 3, 2012: Soybean Seed Sales in Brazil for 2012/13 Crop at Record Pace
- May 3, 2012: Late April Rains Help Safrinha Corn and Cotton in Mato Grosso
- May 2, 2012: U.S. Corn Planting at 53% and Soybean Planting at 12%
- May 2, 2012: CNA Officials Tour Chinese Ports Hope to Improve Brazil Ports
- May 1, 2012: Brazilian Beef Exporters See Opening After Mad Cow in U.S.
- May 1, 2012: Brazil Wants to Expand Trade with China beyond Soybeans
April
- April 30, 2012: Barging Could Significantly Lower Transportation Costs in Brazil
- April 30, 2012: Recycling of Empty Seed Bags Being Studied in Brazil
- April 27, 2012: Brazil Agriculture Agency Opening New Office in Beijing
- April 27, 2012: First Quarter Fertilizer Sales in Brazil up 7% Year-On-Year
- April 26, 2012: Sugarcane Crop in Brazil Struggling, Recent Rains Have Helped
- April 26, 2012: Poultry Sector in Parana Continues to Receive Heavy Investments
- April 25, 2012: Soybean Prices Reach Record Levels in Mato Grosso
- April 25, 2012: Argentina's Nationalization of Repsol YPF and Its Impact on Ag
- April 24, 2012: Work Has Begun on Brazil's Largest Rail Terminal Complex
- April 24, 2012: Drought in Northeastern Brazil Worst in Decades
- April 23, 2012: Worst Fears Confirmed in the Soybean Fields of Rio Grande do Sul
- April 23, 2012: Embrapa Researching Novel Uses of Palm Oil Hulls
- April 20, 2012: Soybeans Soar to Record High Prices in Southern Brazil
- April 20, 2012: Pork Producers in Brazil Losing Money due to High Feed Costs
- April 19, 2012: Pork Producers in Southern Brazil Face Multitude of Problems
- April 19, 2012: Brazil Cooperatives Joining Togeth
er to Reduce Fertilizer Costs
- April 18, 2012: Researchers Confident Cellulosic Ethanol Possible Within 5 Years
- April 18, 2012: Crop Production Cost in Brazil to Increase due Mainly to Fertilizers
- April 17, 2012: High Prices Buy Acres both in the U.S. and in Brazil
- April 17, 2012: Officials from China and Bahia Meet to Discuss Investing in Brazil
- April 16, 2012: Brazil's Sugarcane Prod. Up and Ethanol Imports Down in 2012/13
- April 16, 2012: Ethanol Makes Inroads as Aviation Fuel
- April 13, 2012: Poultry Takes Lead in Brazil Meat Exports, Pork Languishes
- April 13, 2012: Brazilian Farmers Forward Contracting 2012/13 Soybean Crop
- April 12, 2012: Mato Grosso is Primary Location of Crop Expansion in Brazil
- April 12, 2012: Alternative Crop Rotation Available for Farmers in Central Brazil
- April 11, 2012: Safrinha Corn is Bright Spot in Otherwise Disappointing Report
- April 11, 2012: Railroad Expansion in Brazil Not Keeping Pace with Crop Increases
- April 10, 2012: Monsanto Meeting Resistance to Royalties for Intacta Soybeans
- April 10, 2012: Wheat Acreage Continues to Decline in Parana
- April 9, 2012: Farmers Disappointed with Harvest Results in Rio Grande do Sul
- April 9, 2012: Low Carbon Agriculture Program in Brazil off to Slow Start
- April 6, 2012: Embrapa Expands Research in Improving Seed Technology
- April 5, 2012: Brazil Government Promotes Small Start-up Ethanol Producers
- April 5, 2012: Freight Cost for Brazilian Soybeans Increased 109% in Eight Years
- April 3, 2012: Soybean Rust Lowers Yields in Mato Grosso
- April 3, 2012: Potential Freeze Damage More Important for Soybeans than Corn
- April 2, 2012: Cotton Production Continues to Increase in Mato Grosso
- April 2, 2012: Planting Window Now Open for Irrigated Wheat in Central Brazil
March
- March 30, 2012: Sugarcane Estimates in Brazil Continue to Decline
- March 30, 2012: Degraded Pastures Source of New Land for Soybean Expansion
- March 29, 2012: Wheat Acreage in Parana to Decline for Third Year in a Row
- March 29, 2012: Port of Santos Loses 110 Working Days per Year Due to Rainfall
- March 28, 2012: Nematodes Becoming Major Pest of Brazilian Soy, Similar to U.S.
- March 28, 2012: Hog Producers Hurt by Rising Grain Prices
- March 27, 2012: Line of Trucks at Port of Paranagua Limited to 15 Kilometers
- March 26, 2012: Mechanical Sugarcane Planting Being Rapidly Adopted in Brazil
- March 26, 2012: Conab Conducts First Corn Sale to Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul
- March 23, 2012: Soybean Prices in Brazil Reach near Record Levels
- March 23, 2012: Producers in Santa Catarina Suffering Double Effect of Drought
- March 22, 2012: New Soybean Technology from Monsanto Being Tested in Brazil
- March 22, 2012: Feedlot Operations Continue to Expand in Brazil
- March 21, 2012: Subsidies Offered for Irrigation Expansion in Southern Brazil
- March 21, 2012: GMO Crop Varieties Continue to Gain Acreage in Brazil
- March 20, 2012: Director of the Port of Paranagua Replaced
- March 20, 2012: Brazil Farmers Increase Safrinha Corn Acres, Weather is Uncertain
- March 19, 2012: Majority of Deforested Amazon Forest used for Cattle Ranching
- March 16, 2012: Ageing Brazilian Sugarcane May Limit Anticipated Production
- March 16, 2012: Brazilian Mill Can Utilize Sugarcane or corn to Produce Ethanol
- March 14, 2012: Brazilian Corn Production Will Depend on Safrinha Crop
- March 13, 2012: Trip Report - Reporting from Rondonopolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil
- March 8, 2012: China Reducing Dependence of Brazilian Commodities
- March 7, 2012: Gov. Releases Details of Strategic Plan for Sugar/Ethanol Sector
- March 6, 2012: High Corn Prices Stimulate Increase Corn Acreage in Mato Grosso
- March 5, 2012: Brazilian Processors Frustrated by Russian Meat Embargo
- March 2, 2012: Drought Results in Lower Soy Yields in Southwest Sao Paulo
- March 1, 2012: Livestock Producers in Southern Brazil ask for Government Help
February
- February 29, 2012: Safrinha Corn Seed Delivered Late to Farmers in Mato Grosso
- February 28, 2012: Deforestation in Brazil Reduced 80% from Prior Levels
- February 27, 2012: Farmers in Southern Brazil Hoping for Rapid Decline of La Nina
- February 24, 2012: Indeterminate Soybeans Replacing Determinate Varieties in Brazil
- February 24, 2012: New Grain Port Proposed for Amazon River
- February 23, 2012: Brazil Co-ops Use Sugarcane Residue to Generate Electricity
- February 23, 2012: Too Much Rain in Central Brazil, Too Little in Southern Brazil
- February 22, 2012: Sugarcane Producers in Brazil Hope for 7% Higher Production
- February 22, 2012: Mato Grosso Soybeans - Too Much Rust and Too Little Sunshine
- February 21, 2012: 70% of Mato Grosso Soybeans are Roundup Ready
- February 21, 2012: Safrinha Corn Replacing Alternative Crops in Northwestern Parana
- February 20, 2012: Safrinha Corn Production is Profitable in Mato Grosso do Sul
- February 20, 2012: Crop Losses Continue to Mount in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- February 17, 2012: After Brief Respite, Drought Returning to Southern Brazil
- February 17, 2012: Safrinha Corn Production Part of Crop Diversification in Brazil
- February 16, 2012: Vessel Damages Ship Loaders at Port of Santos in Brazil
- February 15, 2012: Brazil Sugar/Ethanol Sector Needs R$ 156 Billion in Investments
- February 15, 2012: Soybean Harvest in Mato Grosso 25% Complete
- February 14, 2012: Dry Weather Allows Rapid Soybean Harvest in Central Brazil
- February 14, 2012: Farm Invasions Pose Threat for Brazilian Farmers in Paraguay
- February 13, 2012: Mild Winter Could Impact Spring Planting in the United States
- February 13, 2012: Conab Lowers Brazilian Soy Estimate, Increases Corn Estimate
- February 9, 2012: Workers at Ports in Rio Conduct 24-Hour Strike, Threaten More
- February 9, 2012: Transportation Cost Could Increase 10% at Peak of Soy Harvest
- February 8, 2012: Brazilian Cattle Ranchers Placing More Cattle in Feedlots
- February 7, 2012: Beneficial Irrigation Systems Slow to be Installed in Brazil
- February 7, 2012: Dryer Weather Encourages Cotton Planting in Brazil
- February 6, 2012: La Nina Continues to Negatively Impact Crops in Southern Brazil
- February 2, 2012: Brazil Developing Database of Foreign Owned Land
- February 2, 2012: Poultry Production Outpacing Corn Production in Parana
- February 1, 2012: Brazil Hopes for Improved Sugarcane Production in 2012/13
- February 1, 2012: South American Producers Set Goals for Future Grain Production
January
- January 31, 2012: Mato Grosso and Goias Account for 80% of Rust Cases in Brazil
- January 31, 2012: New Higher Yielding Rubber Tree Varieties Released in Brazil
- January 30, 2012: Rains Delay Safrinha Cotton Planting in Mato Grosso
- January 27, 2012: Soybean Rust Continues to Spread in Central Brazil
- January 27, 2012: Sugarcane Producers in Parana Scramble to Find Workers
- January 26, 2012: Rains Help Lift Spirits of Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul
- January 26, 2012: Three Grain Terminals now on Ferronorte Railroad in Mato Grosso
- January 25, 2012: Wet Weather Delaying Early Harvest Progress in Central Brazil
- January 25, 2012: Full-Season Corn Harvest Underway in Southern Brazil
- January 24, 2012: Thousands of Farmers File Claims for Crop Losses in Parana
- January 24, 2012: Rains Could Lead to Significant Soy Loses In North of Mato Grosso
- January 23, 2012: Wet Weather in Brazil Slows Harvest, Increases Disease Pressure
- January 20, 2012: Brazil Farmers Encouraged to Plant non-GMO Soybeans
- January 20, 2012: Cotton Planting in Mato Grosso Slowed due to Wet Weather
- January 19, 2012: State of Emergency Declared in Argentina and Southern Brazil
- January 19, 2012: Improved Moisture Will Aid Corn and Soy Planting in Argentina
- January 18, 2012: Unica Sets Goal of Doubling Brazil Sugarcane Production by 2020
- January 18, 2012: Strong Demand Results in Seed Shortage for Safrinha Corn Crop
- January 17, 2012: Rain Aids Development of Soybeans in Argentina
- January 17, 2012: Rain Delays Harvest in Mato Grosso and the Start of Soy Exports
- January 13, 2012: Argentina Crops Benefit from Recent Rains
- January 13, 2012: Farmland Prices Soaring in Brazil, Some More Expensive than U.S.
- January 12, 2012: Increased Cases of Rust in Mato Grosso Worries Producers
- January 12, 2012: Study Indicates Soy Not Responsible for Amazon Deforestation
- January 11, 2012: Conab Releases Latest Brazilian Crop Estimates
- January 11, 2012: Soy in Paraguay Impacted by Dry Weather, Estimates Declining
- January 9, 2012: South American Producers Wait for Critical Precipitation
- January 6, 2012: Crop Losses Confirmed in Western Parana
- January 5, 2012: Dry Weather Continues to take Toll on South American Crops
- January 4, 2012: 2011/12 Crop Acreage in Argentina Still Not Determined
- January 4, 2012: Is the Current Situation in Argentina as bad as it was in 2008/09?
December
- Brazil Crop Production Year-end Wrap-up
- December 30, 2011: Conventional Soybeans Maintain Share of Brazilian Production
- December 29, 2011: Dry weather Impacting Crops in Southern Brazil
- December 29, 2011: Rust and Nematodes are Principal Pests of Brazilian Soybeans
- December 28, 2011: Pinhao MPatofoanso Promoted as Alternative to Soy Oil for Biodiesel
- December 28, 2011: White Mold and Soybean Rust Worry Farmers in Central Brazil
- December 27, 2011: Hybrid Corn Seed Shortages Could Limit Safrinha Expansion
- December 23, 2011: Brazil Corn Crop 67% GMO, Safrinha Corn Crop 82% GMO
- December 22, 2011: Brazil Struggles to Increase Cellulose Exports
- December 21, 2011 : Rio Grande do Sul Remains Driest State in Brazil
- December 21, 2011: 10% of Brazil's Grain is Lost between the Field and the Ports
- December 20, 2011: Safrinha Corn Crop in Parana should Surpass Full-Season Crop
- December 19, 2011: Brazil Needs 120 New Mills in 8 Years to Meet Ethanol Demand
- December 19, 2011: Sweet Sorghum could fill Void between Sugarcane Harvests
- December 16, 2011: China Considering 1,500 km Railroad from Mato Grosso to Amazon River
- December 16, 2011: Extra-Early Maturing Soybeans (90-day) spurs Additional Acreage
- December 15, 2011: Cotton Farmers in Mato Grosso Start Planting their 2011/12 Crop
- December 14, 2011: Conab Releases Pessimistic View of Brazilian Soybean Crop
- December 14, 2011: Conab's Estimate of Brazilian Corn Crop is Slightly Pessimistic
- December 13, 2011: Two Areas of Dryness in the Soybean Fields of Mato Grosso
- December 13, 2011: Lack of Storage Facilities is Chronic Problem in Brazil
- December 8, 2011: Brazil's First Soybeans to be Harvested before Christmas
- December 7, 2011: First Cases of Rust Identified in Brazilian Soybean Fields
- December 6, 2011: Conditions are Favorable for Cotton Planting in Mato Grosso
- December 5, 2011: Soybean Acreage in Western Bahia to Surpass One Million Hectares
- December 2, 2011: Feedlots Consuming More Grain Domestically in Mato Grosso
- December 1, 2011: Brazil's Sugarcane Harvest Ending on Disappointing Note
November
- November 30, 2011: Trip Report - Most Brazilian Crops off to Good Start
- November 28, 2011: Agricultural Investments Resume Upward Trend in Parana
- November 25, 2011: Brazil Second Largest Silk Exporter, Production is Expanding
- November 23, 2011: Brazilian Consumers Purchasing Less Ethanol and More Gasoline
- November 22, 2011: Clean Renewable Aviation Fuel is Goal of Research in Brazil
- November 21, 2011: Eastern Mato Grosso Experiencing Growth in Soybean Production
- November 18, 2011: "Soybean Free Program" Promoted in Southern Brazil
- November 18, 2011: Brazil Company to Export Pork Directly to China
- November 17, 2011: In 2012 Brazil Will be Largest Producer and Consumer of Biodiesel
- November 17, 2011: Poultry Prod. Expands in Southern Brazil, Consumes More Corn
- November 16, 2011: Farmers in Eastern Brazil with Rare Opportunity for Early Planting
- November 16, 20111: Soy Yields in Brazil Could Hit 58 bu/ac with Existing Technology
- November 15, 2011: 2010/11 Brazilian Soybean Production 74% GMO
- November 15, 2011: White Mold Emerging as Problem for Brazil Soybeans
- November 11, 2011: Pasture Conversions Used to Increase Soy Acreage in Brazil
- November 11, 2011: Northern Sao Paulo is One Area of Dryness in Brazil
- November 10, 2011: Conab Estimates Higher Corn and Lower Soy Prod. In 2011/12
- November 10, 2011: Brazilian Farmers to Plant More Cotton in 2011/12
- November 9, 2011: Argentina Gearing up to Produce Corn-Based Ethanol
- November 9, 2011: Shortage of Top-tier Corn Hybrids for 2011/12 Safrinha Crop
- November 8, 2011: Pastureland Used for Soybean Expansion in Amazon Region
- November 8, 2011: Sugarcane Being Developed for the Colder, Dryer Areas of S. Brazil
- November 7, 2011: Government to Purchase Wheat from Producers in Southern Brazil
- November 7, 2011: Sugar/Ethanol mills in Brazil Receive Sustainability Certification
- November 4, 2011: Pastures Conversion Used to Increase Soy Production in Brazil
- November 4, 2011: Soy Planting Complete in NW Parana, Good for Safrinha Corn
- November 3, 2011: Brazil's Already Poor Sugarcane Harvest Gets Worse
- November 3, 2011: Early Soy Planting to Result in Large Brazilian Safrinha Corn Crop
- November 2, 2011: Argentina Proposes New System to Regulate Future Corn Exports
- November 2, 2011: Paraguay Soy Acreage Increased, Production Estimated at 8.5 mt
- November 1, 2011: Two Giant Agricultural Companies in Brazil Expanding Operations
- November 1, 2011: Vaccination Against Foot and Mouth Disease Begins in Mato Grosso
October
- October 31, 2011: Sugarcane Harvest in Mato Grosso Ending a Month Early
- October 31, 2011: Brazilian Corn Yields Rise Dramatically With GMO Hybrids
- October 28, 2011: Commodities Account for Nearly Half of Brazil's Exports
- October 28, 2011: Brazilian Wheat Millers Prefer to Import Wheat
- October 27, 2011: 107 Brazilian Ethanol Mills Approved to Export Ethanol to the U.S.
- October 27, 2011: Disappointing Wheat Harvest Progresses Southward in Brazil
- October 25, 2011: Safras e Mercado Estimates 2011/12 Brazil Soybean Crop at 75.3 mt
- October 24, 2011: Sustainable Orange Production Could be a Model for Brazil
- October 24, 2011: Sugarcane Harvest in Brazil Ending on Slightly Positive Note
- October 21, 2011: Cost of Producing Soybeans and Corn in Brazil up 20% in 2011/12
- October 21, 2011: East-West Brazilian Railroad Put on Hold, At Least for Time Being
- October 20, 2011: Sugar/ethanol Mills in Mato Grosso Ending Harvesting Operations
- October 20, 2011: As Much as One-Third of Brazil's Soy Crop Already Sold
- October 19, 2011: U.S. Corn and Soy Yields Could Decline Slightly in Nov. Report
- October 19, 2011: WASDE Crop Estimates for South America Unchanged
- October 18, 2011: Soybean Planting Surges Ahead in Mato Grosso
- October 17, 2011: Soybeans Not Considered Major Factor in Amazon Deforestation
- October 17, 2011: Argentina's Goal is to Increase Grain Production 60% by 2020
- October 14, 2011: Mills Closing Early in Sao Paulo due to Lack of Sugarcane
- October 14, 2011: Slight Increase in Full-Season Corn Expected in Mato Grosso
- October 13, 2011: GMO Crop Varieties Find Path to Approval in Brazil
- October 13, 2011: Brazil's Goal is to Reduce Phosphate Imports
- October 11, 2011: Mato Grosso Produces Higher Quality Soybeans than United States
- October 11, 2011: Foot and Mouth Disease Reported Again in Paraguay
- October 10, 2011: Center west Region Accounts for 75% of New Soy Prod. In Brazil
- October 10, 2011: Canola Offers Alternative to Wheat Production in Southern Brazil
- October 7, 2011: Conab Releases First Estimate of 2011/12 Growing Season
- October 7, 2011: Exchange Rate Helps Brazilian Farmers Avoid Lower Soy Prices
- October 6, 2011: Fertilizer Prices Spike in Brazil Caused by Weaker Currency
- October 6, 2011: Corn Planting in Rio Grande do Sul Passes Half Way Mark
- October 5, 2011: Brazil's Wheat Production Falls Short of Expectations
- October 5, 2011: Deforestation Declines in Brazil, Degraded Pastures Used for Increased Crop Production
- October 4, 2011: Brazil's Sugarcane Fields Getting Old, 30% Over 12 Years Old
- October 4, 2011: Safrinha Corn Prod. In Brazil Almost Equal to Full-Season Prod.
- October 3, 2011: Farmers in All of Brazil May Now Start Planting Soybeans
- October 3, 2011: Soybean Cost of Production Increases 10% in Brazil
September
- September 30, 2011: Farmers in Mato Grosso Contract Nearly 50% of 2012 Corn Prod.
- September 28, 2011: Weakening Currency Good News for Brazilian Farmers
- September 28, 2011: Controlling Soybean Rust in Brazil Comes at a High Financial Cost
- September 27, 2011: Soy Cost of Production Cheaper in Argentina Compared to Brazil
- September 27, 2011: Another Section of the North Railroad Authorized in Mato Grosso
- September 26, 2011: Brazil Farmers Experimenting with Second Generation GMO Soy
- September 26, 2011: Doubling Corn Yields Goal of New Program in Rio Grande do Sul
- September 22, 2011: Brazil Sugarcane 11% Lower in Quality than in 2010/11
- September 22, 2011: Conventional Soybeans Gaining Acreage in Mato Grosso
- September 21, 2011: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle for Argentina
- September 20, 2011: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle in Brazil
- September 19, 2011: Number of Fires in Mato Grosso Falls 71%
- September 19, 2011: Southern Brazil Wetter than Normal, central Brazil Remains Dry
- September 16, 2011: Farmers in Central Brazil May Now Start Planting Soybeans
- September 16, 2011: Fertilizer Sales up 25% in Brazil
- September 15, 2011: Brazilian Infrastructure Declines in Ranking Second Year in a Row
- September 14, 2011: Reaction to September 2011 USDA Crop Report
- September 13, 2011: Early Planting Underway in Southern Brazil
- September 13, 2011: Wet Weather Could Negatively Impact Brazilian Wheat Production
- September 12, 2011: Brazilian Sugarcane Sector Having the Worst Year in a Decade
- September 12, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Increase Use of Certified Seeds
- September 9, 2011: Corn Planting Starts in Parana
- September 9, 2011: Grain Transportation Costs in Brazil are 43% Higher than in U.S.
- September 7, 2011: Argentine Corn Acreage up 20%, 26-27 mt Potential Production
- September 7, 2011: Government Policies Dictates Crop Mixture in Argentina
- September 6, 2011: Brazil No Longer Low Cost Sugar Producer
- September 6, 2011: Argentine President Unveils Plan for Increased Ag Production
- September 2, 2011: More Credit Available for Brazil Corn and Sugarcane Production
- September 2, 2011: Lack of Ethanol Forces Brazil to Import Gasoline
- September 1, 2011: Brazil Lowers Ethanol Blend from E25 to E20 to Extend Supplies
- September 1, 2011: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul to Increase Corn Acreage in 2011/12
August
- August 31, 2011: Brazil Corn Acreage up 4-5%, Substituting for Soy in S. Brazil
- August 31, 2011: Dry Weather Ending U.S. Growing Season Prematurely
- August 30, 2011: Brazil Could Lose R$ 60 Billion in Potential Ag Investments
- August 30, 2011: 2011/12 Corn Planting Has Starting in the Southern Hemisphere
- August 29, 2011: U.S. to Surpass Brazil in Ethanol Exports
- August 29, 2011: Brazil Ag Co-ops Report US$ 3 Billion Trade Surplus in 2011
- August 26, 2011: Domestic Ethanol Prices Spike Higher in Brazil
- August 26, 2011: 2011 Safrinha Corn Harvest 80% Complete
- August 25, 2011: Fertilizer Sales in Brazil Surge 21%
- August 25, 2011: Sugar/Ethanol Mills in Brazil to Close Early for Lack of Sugarcane
- August 24, 2011: Japanese Importers Seek Conventional Soybeans from Brazil
- August 24, 2011: Wet Conditions Hinder Early Field Preparations in Southern Brazil
- August 23, 2011: Cooperative in Parana Expects Less Soy and More Corn in 2011/12
- August 23, 2011: Pastures Being Converted to Soybean Production in Mato Grosso
- August 22, 2010: United States and Brazil to Expand Energy Cooperation
- August 22, 2011: 30% of the Fertilizers Sold in Parana Are Sub-Standard
- August 19, 2011: Brazilian Minister of Agriculture Resigns Under Controversy
- August 19, 2011: Work on Brazilian Barging Projects Put on Hold
- August 18, 2011: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul to Plant More Corn and Soybeans
- August 18, 2011: Large Agro-industrial Groups Control More Land in Mato Grosso
- August 17, 2011: Reaction to the 2011 August Crop Report - Corn
- August 16, 2011: Estimates of Brazil's Sugarcane Production Continue to Decline
- August 16, 2011: Pasture/crop Rotation Gaining Acceptance in Brazil
- August 15, 2011: Currency Swings Impact Cost of Producing Soybeans in Brazil
- August 15, 2011: Much of Wheat Crop in Parana Expected to be Poor Quality
- August 12, 2011: Brazil Soy Producers have Already Sold 20% of 2011/12 Production
- August 12, 2011: Canola Production Slowly Carving out Niche in Southern Brazil
- August 11, 2011: Brazil to Import 5 Million Tons of Wheat in 2011/12
- August 11, 2011: Safrinha Corn Crop Disappointing Across Southern Brazil
- August 10, 2011: Brazilian Pork Exports Fall 17% in July
- August 10, 2011: Volatile Currency Markets Worry Brazilian Farmers
- August 9, 2011: Safrinha Corn Production in Mato Grosso May be Down 40%
- August 9, 2011: Brazil Foods Plans Aggressive International Expansion
- August 8, 2011: Heavy Rains Freezing Temps Impact Corn and Wheat in Parana
- August 8, 2011: Volunteer Soybeans Being Destroyed in Mato Grosso
- August 5, 2011: Sorting out Who Owns What Land is Task of Brazilian Congress
- August 5, 2011: Farmers in Parana Given Permission to Plant Soy 10 Days Early
- August 4, 2011: Early Yields Confirming Safrinha Corn Losses in Southern Brazil
- August 4, 2011: Dredging Operation Planned for Brazil's Largest Grain Port
- August 3, 2011: U. S. Ethanol Exports to Brazil Expected to Continue Increasing
- August 3, 2011: Trip report - Illinois and Western Indiana
- August 2, 2011: Limited Number of Soy Research Plots Authorized in Mato Grosso
- August 2, 2011: 70% of the Cattle Hungry in Northeastern Mato Grosso
- August 1, 2011: Some Brazil Soy Varieties in Short Supply due to Low Quality
July
- July 29, 2011: Brazil Congress Considering Proposals for Foreign Land Purchases
- July 29, 2011: Storage in Mato Grosso Adequate to Hold Reduced Safrinha Prod.
- July 28, 2011: Domestic Fertilizer Prices on the Rise in Brazil
- July 28, 2011: Dry Weather Helping to Limit Live Soy Plants in Central Brazil
- July 27, 2011: Trip Report
- July 26, 2011: Russia Continues to Ban Meat Exports from Three Brazilian States
- July 26, 2011: Deforestation in Brazil Declines in June, but Still Up for the Year
- July 25, 2011: Sugarcane Production Declining in Brazil, Harvest May End Early
- July 25, 2011: Brazil Already Planning Ethanol Imports in Early 2012
- July 22, 2011: Farmers in Parana to Plant 15% to 20% More Full-Season Corn
- July 21, 2011: Agronomist Emphasize Correct Time to Plant Safrinha Corn
- July 21, 2011: Cotton Harvest Progressing Slowly in Mato Grosso
- July 20, 2011: How Heat and Moisture Stress Impact Corn Pollination and Yields
- July 19, 2011: Brazilian Fertilizer Sales Surge 30% in First Semester of 2011
- July 19, 2011: Safrinha Harvest 50% in Mato Grosso, Just Starting in Parana
- July 18, 2011: Producers Want Higher Percentage of Veg Oil in Brazil's Biodiesel
- July 18, 2011: Producers in Parana Want to Plant Soybeans Earlier
- July 14, 2011: Brazil to Re-register All Land Purchases
- July 14, 2011: Agencia Rural Estimates 2011/12 Soybean Acreage in Brazil up 3%
- July 13, 2011: Fertilizer Costs in Brazil Increase 15% in Two Months
- July 12, 2011: Safrinha Corn Suffers Very Significant Damage due to Cold Temps
- July 11, 2011: Brazilian Sugar/Ethanol Mills Opt for more Sugar Production
- July 11, 2011: Embrapa Releases Improved Grasses for Amazon Region of Brazil
- July 8, 2011: Conab Estimates Brazilian Grain Production up 8.6% in 2010/11
- July 8, 2011: Brazil Sends Delegation to Russia to Negotiate Pork Suspensions
- July 7, 2011: Largest Soy Producers in Brazil are Argentine Companies
- July 7, 2011: Brazilian Producers More Cautious After USDA Report
- July 6, 2011: Trip Report - Illinois and Indiana
- July 5, 2011: Safrinha Corn in Parana Impacted by Freezing Temperatures
- July 5, 2011: Safrinha Corn Harvest Advances Slowly in Mato Grosso
- July 1, 2011: Brazilian Sugarcane Harvest Continues to Disappoint Producers
- July 1, 2011: Safrinha Corn Impacted by Cold Temperatures in Southern Brazil
June
- June 30, 2011: Brazilian Pork Producers Losing R$ 80 per Head
- June 30, 2011: 90-Day Soybean Free Period in Affect in Central Brazil
- June 29, 2011: "Land Council" to Regulate Land Purchases by Foreigners in Brazil
- June 29, 2011: Farmers in Mato Grosso Disagree with Official Corn Estimates
- June 27, 2011: Coldest Air of the Season Spreads Over Southern Brazil
- June 27, 2011: Farmers in Mato Grosso Disagree with Official Corn Estimates
- June 24, 2011: Brazil Sugar and Ethanol Production Estimates Continue to Decline
- June 24, 2011: Suspension of Imports by Russia Panic Brazilian Pork Producers
- June 23, 2011: Pasture/Row Crop Rotations Could Reduce Deforestation in Brazil
- June 23, 2011: Harvest Underway of Safrinha Corn and Cotton in Central Brazil
- June 22, 2011: Heavy Rains Cause Ponding across Midwest
- June 22, 2011: U.S. Corn Plant Populations Impacted by Wet Conditions
- June 22, 2011: Heavy Rains in Midwest Will Likely Result in Nitrogen Losses
- June 21, 2011: Fertilizer Sales for Month of May Set New Record in Brazil
- June 21, 2011: Brazil Searching for a Way to Allow Foreign Ag Investments
- June 20, 2011: Brazil Releases Agriculture and Livestock Plan for 2011/12
- June 20, 2011: Deforestation Increases in Amazon in Anticipation of Stricter Rules
- June 17, 2011: As Much as 23% of Soy Price Eaten by Transport Costs in Brazil
- June 17, 2011: Harvest of the Safrinha Corn and Cotton Crops to Begin in Brazil
- June 16, 2011: High Corn Prices Squash Idea of Corn-based Ethanol in Brazil
- June 15, 2011: WASDE Corn Acreage "Down Payment" on June Planted Report
- June 15, 2011: Is the 2011 Growing Season Similar to 2009 or Not So Much?
- June 13, 2011: Inadequate Grain Storage Continues to be Problem in Mato Grosso
- June 13, 2011: 2011/12 Harvest Plan in Brazil to Emphasize Increased Productivity
- June 10, 2011: Renewed Interest in Coffee Production in Northern Parana, Brazil
- June 10, 2011: Ethanol Summit in Brazil Discusses Need for more Ethanol Prod.
- June 9, 2011: China Provincial Government Investing Heavily in Western Bahia
- June 9, 2011: Agencies Differ on Safrinha Corn Production in Mato Grosso
- June 8, 2011: Brazilian Soy Farmers Realize Best Profits in Three Years
- June 7, 2011: 2011 U.S. Planted and Harvested Acreage Still Uncertain
- June 7, 2011: Safrinha Corn Est. Unchanged, Dry Weather Continues to Affect
- June 6, 2011: Abiove Wants More Soybean Oil in Brazil used for Biodiesel
- June 6, 2011: Argentina Continues to Prohibit Numerous Brazilian Ag Imports
- June 3, 2011: 22.8 Sacks of Soy (50 bu.) Buys Inputs for 1.0 ha. Of Production
- June 3, 2011: Soybean Free Period in Brazil Starts June 15th
- June 2, 2011: Dry Weather Puts 3-4 mt of Safrinha Corn at Risk in Brazil
- June 2, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Aggressively Selling 2011/12 Soy Production
- June 1, 2011: Trip Report - Indiana and Ohio
- June 1, 2011: Drought in Southeastern U.S. Impacting Crops
May
- May 31, 2011: Safrinha Cotton Crop in Mato Grosso Impacted by Dry Weather
- May 31, 2011: Brazil Sugarcane Harvest off to a Disappointing Start
- May 27, 2011: Agricultural Input Sales in Brazil to Increase 10-15% in 2011
- May 27, 2011: Brazil Needs 150 New Sugar/Ethanol Mills by 2020
- May 26, 2011: High Corn Prices Could Result in Lower Brazilian Poultry Prod.
- May 26, 2011: Producers Worried Brazil Lags in Cellulosic Ethanol Research
- May 25, 2011: Conditions along the Mississippi will be Slow to Return to Normal
- May 25, 2011: Increase in Deforestation in Brazil Response to Environmental Law
- May 24, 2011: Conventional Soybeans (non-GMO) Promoted by Embrapa
- May 24, 2011: Farmers in Parana in Final Phase of Wheat Planting
- May 23, 2011: Sugarcane Production in Brazil to Increase 2.9% in 2011/12
- May 23, 2011: Dry Weather Takes Toll on Safrinha Corn Crop in Central Brazil
- May 20, 2011: Wheat Planting in Parana Surpasses 50%
- May 20, 2011: High Feed Costs, Strong Currency Worry Brazilian Poultry Produers
- May 19, 2011: Brazil Urgently Needs New Sugar/Ethanol Mills to Meet Demand
- May 19, 2011: Palm Oil Promoted as Alternative to Ranching in Northern Brazil
- May 18, 2011: Delays Could Persuade U.S. Farmers to Claim Prevented Planting
- May 18, 2011: June Planted Report will Probably not have Complete Planting Data
- May 17, 2011: Corn and Cotton Competition for 2011/12 Brazilian Soy Production
- May 17, 2011: Dry Weather Could Impact Safrinha Corn Crop in Mato Grosso
- May 16, 2011: Brazilian Ethanol Exports Continue to Decline
- May 16, 2011: Lack of Infrastructure Could Hinder Brazilian Cotton Exports
- May 13, 2011: Long Waits to Load Sugar at Brazilian Ports - Again
- May 13, 2011: Mato Grosso Leads Brazil in the Production of Four Commodities
- May 12, 2011: Early U.S. Yield Estimates - Corn 158.7 bu/ac, Soybeans 43.4 bu/ac
- May 12, 2011: Early U.S. Crop Conditions Vary Widely by Regions
- May 11, 2011: U.S. Corn Acreage Could Decline 1.0 Million Acres, Maybe More
- May 11, 2011: Extent of Flooded Acres along Mississippi Still Unknown
- May 10, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Aggressively Forward Selling 2011/12 Soy Crop
- May 10, 2011: Mechanized Sugarcane Harvest Results in Rural Unemployment
- May 9, 2011: Fertilizer Sales in Brazil Should set Record in 2011
- May 9, 2011: Fuel Demand Outpaces Ethanol and Gasoline Production in Brazil
- May 5, 2011: Cattle Ranching Dominates the Southern Amazon Region
- May 5, 2011: Sorghum and Millet are Alternatives to Safrinha Corn Production
- May 4, 2011: Only 50% of Safrinha Corn in Mato Grosso is Assured
- May 4, 2011: Cotton in Mato Grosso Could also Suffer from Dry Weather
April
- April 29, 2011: Lack of Infrastructure Limits Expansion in Northeastern Brazil
- April 29, 2011: Farmers in Brazil Already Selling Their 2011/12 Soy Production
- April 28, 2011: Farmers in Parana to Plant 30% less Wheat in 2011
- April 28, 2011: Syngenta Plans Major Expansion in Brazilian Ag Sector
- April 27, 2011: Rainy Season Is Probably Over in Mato Grosso
- April 27, 2011: Late Planted Safrinha Corn in Brazil Exhibiting Moisture Stress
- April 22, 2011: China and Brazil Expanding Agricultural Ties
- April 21, 2011: Billions in Foreign Investments on Hold in Brazil
- April 20, 2011: More Brazilian Farmers Bet on Safrinha Corn Production
- April 19, 2011: Ethanol Producers in Brazil Can't Keep up with Internal Demand
- April 18, 2011: Soybean Profits for the 2010/11 Growing Season Soar in Brazil
- April 15, 2011: Strengthening Brazilian Currency Lowers Margins for Soy Farmers
- April 14, 2011: Brazil and China to Expand Commercial Ties
- April 14, 2011: Australian Officials Look to Brazil for Expertise in Ethanol Prod.
- April 13, 2011: Trip report - Illinois and the U.S. Delta
- April 13, 2011: Full Season Soybeans Big Looser in Delta Acreage Struggle
- April 13, 2011: Early fieldwork in Illinois Progressing Slowly
- April 12, 2011: Ethanol Demand in Brazil may Outstrip Production Capacity
- April 11, 2011: Vessels Wait up to a Month to Load Soybeans at Port of Paranagua
- April 11, 2011: New Conventional Soybean Varieties Released for Mato Grosso
- April 8, 2011: Brazil Expected to Increase Sugar Production More than Ethanol
- April 8, 2011: Livestock Producers in M. G. do Sul Prepare to Pay More for Corn
- April 7, 2011: Restriction on Foreign Investments put Forestry Projects on Hold
- April 7, 2011: S. A. Ministers Disagree with Sarkozy on Food Price Controls
- April 6, 2011: U.S. Acreage Mix Could Impact Yields in 2011
- April 5, 2011: Chinese Invest in Direct Purchase of Soy from Brazilian Farmers
- April 5, 2011: Some Brazilian Farmers Planting Back-to-back Soybean Crops
- April 4, 2011: Brazilian Ethanol Certified for use in California
- April 4, 2011: Rains Delay Start of Sugarcane Harvest in Mato Grosso
- April 1, 2011: Popular Financing Program in Brazil Extended Until End of 2011
- April 1, 2011: Ag Chemical Sales in Brazil Expected to Increase Again in 2011
March
- March 31, 2011: Brazilian Cattle Suffering from Flooded Pastures
- March 31, 2011: The Program "Amazonia without Fire" being Promoted in Bolivia
- March 30, 2011: U.S. Prospective Planting Estimates
- March 30, 2011: Areas of Concern for the U.S. Spring Planting
- March 29, 2011: Concentration of Farmland in Brazil Worries Producers
- March 29, 2011: Mill Operators in Brazil Starting to Process New Sugarcane
- March 28, 2011: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul to Plant More Wheat, Less in Parana
- March 28, 2011: Quality Soy Seed Could be in Short Supply for next Brazil Planting
- March 25, 2011: New Soybean Anomaly Appears in Brazilian Soybean Fields
- March 25, 2011: Only 7% of Brazilian Cropland is Irrigated
- March 24, 2011: NOAA Sounds the Alarm for Potential Spring Flooding in U.S.
- March 24, 2011: Livestock Producers in Brazil Worried About High Cost of Corn
- March 23, 2011: Paraguay Soy Estimate Increased 0.3 Million Tons to New Record
- March 23, 2011: Ship Covers Part of Proposed Modernization of Port of Paranagua
- March 22, 2011: Soybean Rust not a Major Concern in Mato Grosso in 2010/11
- March 22, 2011: Sugar Exporters Worried about Potential Delays at Brazilian Ports
- March 21, 2011: Cotton Exports from Brazil Expected to Set Record in 2011
- March 21, 2011: Sugarcane Production in Mato Grosso Expected to Increase 6%
- March 18, 2011: Grain Movement to Port of Paranagua Returning Slowly
- March 18, 2011: Cotton and Rice Production in Mato Grosso Benefiting From Rains
- March 17, 2011: Poor Quality Soybeans Being Reported in Central Brazil
- March 17, 2011: Lower Estimates for Safrinha Corn Acreage in Brazil
- March 16, 2011: Heavy Rainfall Causes Problems at Port of Paranagua
- March 16, 2011: Deep Snowpack in Northern U.S. Could Delay Spring Fieldwork
- March 15, 2011: Soybeans in Goias Negatively Impacted by Wet Weather
- March 15, 2011: Farmers in Parana Actively Harvesting Soy and Planting Corn
- March 14, 2011: Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of Land Cools Investments
- March 14, 2011: Ethanol Prices in Brazil Rise Awaiting New Sugarcane Harvest
- March 11, 2011: Long Lines of Trucks Once Again at Port of Paranagua
- March 11, 2011: Soy Harvest in Mato Grosso do Sul Most Affected by Wet Weather
- March 10, 2011: Soy Expansion in Brazil Could be 3 to 5% in 2011/12
- March 10, 2011: Wet Weather Causing Delays at Port of Paranagua in Brazil
- March 9, 2011: Early U.S. Spring Weather Problematic
- March 9, 2011: Grupo Frangos Cancao to Construct New Poultry Facilities in Parana
- March 8, 2011: 2010 Agricultural Chemical Sales Set New Record in Brazil
- March 8, 2011: Embrapa Promotes Use of Conventional Soybean Varieties
- March 7, 2011: Farmers in Parana Expecting High Profit Margins in 2010/11
- March 7, 2011: Fed Gov. Allows Safrinha Corn to be Planted Past Deadline
- March 4, 2011: Heavy Rains in Parana Slowing Harvest, Increasing Insect Feeding
- March 4, 2011: Concentrated Harvest Increasing Freight Costs in Brazil
- March 3, 2011: Wet Conditions Causing Quality Concerns in Brazilian Soybeans
- March 3, 2011: New Rotation of Soybeans-Corn-Pasture Being Promoted in Brazil
- March 2, 2011: Early Look at 2011 U.S. Growing Season
- March 2, 2011: Farmers in Western Bahia Increase Cotton Acreage 48%
- March 1, 2011: Middle East is Principal Destiny for Brazilian Chicken Exports
- March 1, 2011: Rainfall Continues to Delay Safrinha Corn Planting in Brazil
February
- February 28, 2011: Sunflowers Offer Additional Options for Safrinha Crop Production
- February 28, 2011: Delayed Safrinha Corn Planting in Parana
- February 25, 2011: Researchers Surveying Extent of Mad Soybeans II in Brazil
- February 25, 2011: Cost Savings Expected Upon Completion of Infrastructure Projects
- February 24, 2011: Trip Report - Observations on Brazilian Agriculture
- February 23, 2011: Planting of Safrinha Corn in Brazil Delayed by Wet Conditions
- February 23, 2011: New Approach Combines Cattle Grazing and Row Crop Production
- February 22, 2011: Early Soybean Harvesting Starting in Parana
- February 22, 2011: Fertilizer Prices Rise as Consumption Increases in Brazil
- February 21, 2011: Conversion of Pastures to Crops Increases Soy Area of Mato Grosso
- February 21, 2011: Oil Palm Potential New Crop for Mato Grosso and Northern Brazil
- February 18, 2011: Wheat Could be an Alternative to Safrinha Corn in Central Brazil
- February 17, 2011: Favorable Financing Results in Strong Combine sales in Brazil
- February 16, 2011: Brazilian Ranchers Redouble Efforts Against Foot and Mouth
- February 15, 2011: Strong Currency Worries Brazilian Producers
- February 14, 2011: Minister to Register Toxicity of all Agricultural Chemicals in Brazil
- February 11, 2011: Conventional Soybeans Holding their Own in Mato Grosso
- February 10, 2011: Brazilian Millers Say They Need to Import Better Quality Wheat
- February 9, 2011: Poultry Producers Want More Gov. Action to Reduce Corn Prices
- February 8, 2011: Incidence of Mad Soybean II Declines in Mato Grosso
- February 7, 2011: Ex Minister Proposes China Financing for Port Improvements
- February 4, 2011: Grain Sorghum Acreage Increasing in Bahia
- February 4, 2011: Ethanol Prices in Brazil Makes it Uncompetitive with Gasoline
- February 3, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Anxious to Plant Their Safrinha Corn Crop
- February 3, 2011: Southern Rio Grande do Sul Impacted by Dry Weather
- February 2, 2011: Argentina Labor Unrest Disrupts Grain Marketing
- February 2, 2011: Parana Farmers Shift from Full Season Corn to Safrinha Corn
January
- January 31, 2011: Construction to Begin on Third Grain Terminal in Mato Grosso
- January 31, 2011: Mato Grosso Maintains Largest Cattle Herd in Brazil
- January 27, 2011: Scientist Advise Brazilian Farmers They Must Spray for Soy Rust
- January 27, 2011: Brazil's Biodiesel Program Struggles to Include Small Farmers
- January 26, 2011: New Harvest Season, Same Old Problems in Mato Grosso
- January 25, 2011: Rice Producers in Brazil Demand Gov. Action to Prop up Prices
- January 25, 2011: Parana Records Half of all Soybean Rust Cases in Brazil
- January 24, 2011: Brazilian Government Acts to Stimulate Rubber Production
- January 24, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Plant Record Acreage of GM Crops
- January 21, 2011: Brazil Fertilizer Sales up 16% in 2010, Continued Increases in 2011
- January 21, 2011: Fertilizer Quality Improves in Brazil, 91% Now Meet Standards
- January 20, 2011: Gov. Auctions Are Used to Help Stabilize Grain Prices in Brazil
- January 20, 2011: Brazil Soybeans to be Harvested in More Narrow Window
- January 19, 2011: Wet Weather Delays Soy Harvest and Safrinha Cotton Planting in Mato Grosso
- January 19, 2011: Scientists Monitoring "Mad Soybean 2" Fields Looking for Cause
- January 18, 2011: Argentina Beef Production Declines 22.6% First 11 Months of 2010
- January 18, 2011: Rice and Wheat Producers in Brazil Want Federal Government to Purchase Their Grain
- January 17, 2011: Weather Conditions Ideal for Spread of Rust in Brazilian Soy Fields
- January 17, 2011: Brazil Ramping Up Research on Cellulosic Ethanol Production
- January 14, 2011: Farmers in Central Brazil Bracing for Higher Freight Costs
- January 14, 2011: New Governor of Parana Proposes Expanding Port of Paranagua
- January 13, 2011: Dryness in Rio Grande do Sul Remains Area of Concern in Brazil
- January 13, 2011: New Twist to Brazilian Crop Rotations - Second Crop of Soy after Rice
- January 12, 2011: Harvesting of Extra Early Soybeans Started in Mato Grosso
- January 12, 2011: Embrapa Developing Extra-Early Soy Varieties for Cerrado Region
- January 11, 2011: Sugarcane Expansion Meeting Local Resistance in Brazil
- January 10, 2011: Brazilian Cotton Acreages Surges in 2010/11
- January 10, 2011: Sales of Agricultural Equipment in Brazil up 23.8% in 2010
- January 7, 2011: Conab Reports Record Soybean Acreage in Brazil
- January 7, 2011: Brazil to Produce a Record Sugar Crop in 2010/11
- January 6, 2011: Brazilian Millers Prefer Imported Wheat to Domestic Supplies
- January 6, 2011: Sustainable Development Promoted by Governor of Mato Grosso
- January 5, 2011: Brazilian Sugar/Ethanol Mills Devote More Sugarcane to Sugar Production
- January 5, 2011: Mato Grosso Leading Biodiesel Producer in Brazil
- January 4, 2011: Soybean Rust Slow to Appear in Brazilian Soybean Fields
- January 4, 2011: Southern Brazil Forecasted to have Dryer Weather in early 2011
- January 3, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Could Set Record for Fertilizer Consumption in 2011
- January 3, 2011: First Harvested Soy in Brazil Could be from Parana
December
- December 30, 2010: Dry Port in Parana will Facilitate Paraguayan Soybean Exports
- December 30, 2010: Wheat Acreage in Parana Could Decline in Favor of More Safrinha Corn
- December 29, 2010: Brazilian Ethanol Producers Going to WTO Over U.S. Subsidies
- December 29, 2010: Upgrades Planned at Brazil's Principal Ports
- December 28, 2010: Safrinha Corn Acreage in Brazil will Depend on the Weather
- December 28, 2010: High Prices Encourages Increased Cotton Acreage in Sao Paulo
- December 27, 2010: Many Brazilian Pastures Were Killed by Extended Dry Weather
- December 23, 2010: 2011 Could be the Best Year in Seven for Brazilian Soy Producers
- December 23, 2010: Soybean Freight Costs in Brazil Could Increase 15% in 2011
- December 22, 2010: Delayed Start to Soy Harvest in Brazil Could Have Repercussions
- December 22, 2010: Brazilian Government Frontloads Credit Program for Farmers
- December 21, 2010: Safrinha Corn Acreage in Mato Grosso Could Decline 10% to 35%
- December 21, 2010: Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso Up 65% Compared to 2009/10
- December 20, 2010: Construction Progress Slow on Mato Grosso Railroad
- December 20, 2010: GM Crop Production Advances in Brazil
- December 17, 2010: 4% of Brazilian Properties Produce 70% of Total Food Production
- December 17, 2010: Brazilian Minister of Agriculture Sees Continued Growth in Ag Sector
- December 16, 2010: Brazilian Producers Want More Emphasis on Conventional Soy
- December 16, 2010: Low Cost Financing Stimulates Equipment Sales in Brazil
- December 15, 2010: Crazy Soybean II Worries Soybean Specialists in Brazil
- December 15, 2010: Land Purchases in Brazil by Foreigners Face New Hurdles
- December 14, 2010: Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso May Increase 50% in 2010/11
- December 14, 2010: Agricultural Storage in Brazil Increased 1.3% over Past Year
- December 13, 2010: Increased Brazilian Sugar Production Needed to Meet World Demand
- December 13, 2010: Clear Cutting of Amazon Declines but Selective Cutting Increases
- December 10, 2010: Moisture Needs Becoming Critical for Crops in Rio Grande do Sul
- December 10, 2010: Wagner Rossi to Remain Minister of Ag under President Rousseff
- December 9, 2010: 2010 Brazilian Wheat Crop Best in Several Years
- December 9, 2010: Maker of Silo Bags set to Move into the Brazilian Market
- December 8, 2010: Dry Weather Endangers Argentine Crops
- December 8, 2010: Soy Planting Wrapped up in Mato Grosso, Farmers Rapid Sellers
- December 7, 2010: Samples from Mato Grosso Tested for Presence of Crazy Soybean II
- December 7, 2010: Amazon Deforestation Lowest in Six Years
- December 6, 2010: Soybean Rust Off to a Slow Start in Brazil
- December 6, 2010: Brazilian Sugarcane Harvest Ending Earlier Than Last Year
- December 3, 2010: Estimates of Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso Revised Upwards
- December 3, 2010: Parana Leads Brazil in Percentage of GMO Crops
- December 2, 2010: Dryness in Argentina Slows Soybean Planting and Stresses Corn
- December 2, 2010: Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso to Increase 27% in 2010/11