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‘Unacceptable Blackmail’

Published July 21, 2025

In a television and radio address to his nation, Brazilian President Lula described the Trump Administration’s tariff plan as “unacceptable blackmail.” The speech follows Trump’s announcement of a 50 percent tariff on Brazil. Lula’s approval ratings began to rebound after…

Brazil’s Safrinha Corn Crop Gets Bigger

Published June 29, 2025

Thanks to timely rains in April and May, Brazilian farmers are harvesting what could be a record-breaking Safrinha corn crop. Soybean and Corn Advisor agronomist Dr. Michael Cordonnier says yields are climbing, though wet weather is slowing harvest progress. “It…

Brazil Lifts WPC Import Suspension

Published June 17, 2025

The Brazilian agriculture ministry has officially lifted its suspension of the U.S. dairy company, Agropur, from exporting whey protein concentrate powder to Brazil. On May 22, the ag ministry suspended one Agropur due to lab results showing protein levels below…

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Cordonnier: Brazil Corn Hit by Unusual Frost

Published May 30, 2025

South America’s crop season is ending with mixed results. In Brazil, Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says second-crop corn yields have been strong. “In fact, there are record yields in many states. I've been increasing my South America…

COFCO Invests Heavily in Brazilian Port

Published May 13, 2025

China is building the world's largest export terminal in Santos, Brazil. The state-owned COFCO is behind this infrastructure investment. When complete, it will increase COFCO’s annual export capacity from 4.5 million tons to 14 million. Soybeans, corn and sugar will…

Bumper Brazilian Corn and Soybean Harvest

Published April 29, 2025

With harvest nearing the finish line, Brazil is bringing in a big crop. Brazil Intel owner and ag consultant Kory Melby points to early-season rains as the catalyst. "There are a few fields left, but in general, it has been…

U.S. Sugar Industry Opposes Increased Brazilian Market Access

Published March 28, 2025

Brazilian officials are advocating for sugar to be included in trade negotiations with the U.S., but the American Sugarbeet Growers Association strongly opposes the move. Executive Vice President Luther Markwart called it a "non-starter," emphasizing that Brazil already plays a…

Brazil’s Soybean Harvest Pushes Forward

Published March 21, 2025

The soybean harvest in Brazil is 70 percent complete, up nine percent from last week. “The big state of Mato Grosso is about done at 97 percent complete while the slowest state is Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil,…

Targeting a Trade Imbalance in Ethanol Market

Published February 14, 2025

The U.S. ethanol industry may soon see changes as President Donald Trump considers reciprocal tariffs on countries that limit American imports. Brazil, which has placed an 18 percent tariff on U.S. ethanol, is a likely target. Growth Energy Senior Vice…

Ethanol Exports Soar

Published February 13, 2025

U.S. ethanol exports hit record levels in 2024, with more than 1.9 billion gallons exported, a 36 percent increase from previous years. The exports reached a value of over $4.3 billion, surpassing the previous record set six years ago. Chris…

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‘Unacceptable Blackmail’

Brazil’s Safrinha Corn Crop Gets Bigger

Brazil Lifts WPC Import Suspension

Cordonnier: Brazil Corn Hit by Unusual Frost

COFCO Invests Heavily in Brazilian Port

Bumper Brazilian Corn and Soybean Harvest

U.S. Sugar Industry Opposes Increased Brazilian Market Access

Brazil’s Soybean Harvest Pushes Forward

Targeting a Trade Imbalance in Ethanol Market

Ethanol Exports Soar

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