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USTR Goes After Unfair Trade Practices in Brazil

Published June 2, 2026

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is proposing a 25 percent tariff on Brazilian imports. With a Section 301 designation, the Trump Administration alleges Brazil engages in unfair trade practices. The complaint highlights market access for U.S. ethanol, intellectual property protection…

Rollins Goal: Bringing Ag Supply Chain Back Home

Published June 1, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins used her appearance at the Reagan National Economic Forum to outline what she considers the top priority for USDA: bringing more of America's agricultural supply chain back home. "It is about ensuring that every day our…

Ethanol Blend Increasing in Brazil

Published May 26, 2026

Brazil is expected to approve higher ethanol blends in June. The mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline is now at 30 percent and the proposal pushes it to 32 percent. The Brazilian energy policy council needs to formally approve the change,…

Trump and Lula Meet in DC

Published May 8, 2026

President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met privately at the White House Thursday as both countries work to improve strained relations and expand trade discussions. Agriculture, tariffs, critical minerals and broader economic cooperation were all…

Brazil Soybean Harvest Nears Completion

Published April 12, 2026

The Brazilian soybean harvest is nearing the finish line. "Brazil at the moment is about 80 percent done with soy, with just some up north and at Rio Grande do Sul would be left," reports South American ag advisor Kory…

Brazil Growth Challenges U.S. Ag

Published April 1, 2026

CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin says the future of U.S. agriculture hinges on stronger trade policy and global competitiveness. Speaking at the Economic Club of Minnesota, Debertin called for a more consistent national trade approach. “It takes the country…

Craig Calls for Action on Farm Economy

Published March 26, 2026

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig says farmers are facing mounting financial stress as Congress works to finalize a new farm bill. Craig says current aid has fallen short of covering widespread losses across agriculture. “The $12 billion that's…

A Record Bean Crop Coming in Brazil

Published March 16, 2026

The Brazilian grain agency, CONAB, released its latest crop estimate on Friday. The soybean crop is forecast at 177.8 million metric tons, down slightly from the February report, but still at a record high. Corn production is estimated at 138.3…

Cargill Pauses Brazil Soybean Shipments to China

Published March 12, 2026

Cargill has temporarily paused soybean export shipments from Brazil to China after new inspection rules were implemented by the Brazilian government created complications for exporters. The policy requires stricter sanitary evaluations of soybean shipments to check for pests and weeds…

WASDE Preview: Smaller South American Crop

Published March 6, 2026

Analysts surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expect slightly smaller soybean crops in South America ahead of the USDA’s next WASDE report due out Tuesday. The average estimate puts Brazil’s soybean production at 179.3 million metric tons, down about 700,000…

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USTR Goes After Unfair Trade Practices in Brazil

Rollins Goal: Bringing Ag Supply Chain Back Home

Ethanol Blend Increasing in Brazil

Trump and Lula Meet in DC

Brazil Soybean Harvest Nears Completion

Brazil Growth Challenges U.S. Ag

Craig Calls for Action on Farm Economy

A Record Bean Crop Coming in Brazil

Cargill Pauses Brazil Soybean Shipments to China

WASDE Preview: Smaller South American Crop

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