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Conab Raises Brazil’s Soybean Export Forecast

Published September 15, 2025

Brazil’s farmers produced record crops this season, with soybean harvest reaching 171.47 million metric tons and corn production at 139.67 million metric tons, according to the final report from crop agency Conab. Both totals came in higher than last month’s…

Brazil Restructures Debt

Published September 8, 2025

The Brazilian president has signed an executive order, guaranteeing the U.S. equivalent of $2.2 billion for farmers to restructure debt. Brazil’s largest state-run bank is facing record default levels in its agriculture portfolio. The assistance is targeted to small and…

Brazil Begins Retaliatory Process

Published September 1, 2025

The Brazilian Foreign Ministry has begun the formal process to retaliate against the steep tariffs imposed by the United States. President Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports last month. In addition to unfair trade practices, Trump is…

After Tariff Bump, Brazil and India Agree to More Trade

Published August 8, 2025

President Donald Trump is threatening India with 50 percent tariffs due to its purchases of Russian oil. If this warning becomes reality, it will take effect August 27. The only other country facing 50 percent tariffs is Brazil. These tactics…

‘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…

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Conab Raises Brazil’s Soybean Export Forecast

Brazil Restructures Debt

Brazil Begins Retaliatory Process

After Tariff Bump, Brazil and India Agree to More Trade

‘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

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