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Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

Published January 5, 2026

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could have ripple effects on global oil markets and agricultural trade, particularly with China and other Central and South American countries. Truitt notes that while Venezuela…

A Record Crop on Deck

Published December 18, 2025

South America’s soybean planting season is nearly complete. Ag consultant Kory Melby says the weather has helped with planting, crop progress and even some early-season harvesting. "Brazil is basically 100 percent planted at the moment. They've had good rains the…

Brazil Sees Sharp Drop in Tractor Sales

Published December 18, 2025

The U.S. is not the only country seeing a slowdown in ag equipment purchases. Brazil posted a double-digit percentage decline in tractor sales in November, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Total tractor shipments were down 5 percent year…

Global Sugar Imports Threaten U.S. Producers

Published December 7, 2025

At the American Crystal Sugar Company annual meeting in Fargo, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said growers are facing pressure from global competitors, especially as countries like Brazil increase sugar exports to the U.S. market.…

Brazilian Shipments Suspended

Published December 1, 2025

China has suspended soybean imports from five Brazilian processing plants due to sanitation issues. Grains treated with pesticides were mixed in with the soybeans in these ships. The Brazilian agriculture ministry downplayed the decision, saying more than 2,000 Brazilian plants…

Intacta 5+ Launched in Brazil

Published November 29, 2025

Bayer has introduced its new Intacta 5+ soybean varieties in Brazil. This technology delivers tolerance to five herbicides and protection against the caterpillar species that does the most damage to the Brazilian soybean crop.

Brazil Beef Tariffs End

Published November 21, 2025

With an executive order, President Trump is removing the 50 percent reciprocal tariffs on Brazilian beef. The decision is apparently based on Trump’s attempt to bring down consumer beef prices.

Planters Rolling in Brazil

Published November 13, 2025

Brazil’s first crop corn is going in the ground. "I think around 60 percent of Brazil is planted," reports Brazil Intel owner Kory Melby. "Eighty-five to 90 percent of Mato Grosso is finished with soybean planting. Recent dryness has caused…

Brazil Crop Estimates Increase

Published November 4, 2025

Brazilian crop production is trending higher than earlier projections. StoneX says its latest customer survey suggests soybean output for the 2025/26 season could reach 178.9 million metric tons, compared to USDA’s current estimate of 175 million. Corn production is also…

Republicans Join Dems in Rare Challenge to Trump Tariffs

Published October 30, 2025

The Senate voted 50-46 Wednesday night to repeal President Trump’s tariffs on Canada. That follows a similar vote on Tuesday regarding the tariffs placed on Brazil. A handful of Senate Republicans rejected the President’s tariff strategy and voted with the…

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Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

A Record Crop on Deck

Brazil Sees Sharp Drop in Tractor Sales

Global Sugar Imports Threaten U.S. Producers

Brazilian Shipments Suspended

Intacta 5+ Launched in Brazil

Brazil Beef Tariffs End

Planters Rolling in Brazil

Brazil Crop Estimates Increase

Republicans Join Dems in Rare Challenge to Trump Tariffs

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