Articles tagged under: Brazil
Brazil’s Soybeans Look Good
Published November 26, 2021
The first crop soybeans are off to a good start across much of Brazil. Ag Consultant Kory Melby says it's the opposite of last year. "It's a big difference compared to last year at this time. We've even seen too…BSE Confirmed in Brazil
Published November 15, 2021
Brazil is investigating two cases of BSE in its cattle herd, but claims contaminated feed is not responsible. China has suspended all beef imports from Brazil and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association wants the United States to take that same…South America Planting Pace Ahead of Norm, Brazil’s Safrina Crop Unknown
Published October 23, 2021
Brazilian agriculture consultant Kory Melby says Brazil’s corn planting is off to a phenomenal start. Compared to the long term records, this is the second fastest planting pace on record. Melby says there will likely be an increase in corn acres…Sugar Prices Surge
Published September 7, 2021
Sugar prices have shot up after a cold snap in Brazil. Severe frost struck major sugar producing areas in the country in June and July. Sugar production in the Center-South region of Brazil is expected to decrease anywhere from five-to-nine…USDA Lowers Brazil’s Corn Production, Argentina Crop Unchanged in May Report
Published May 12, 2021
In the May WASDE report, USDA lowered Brazil’s corn production at 102 million tonnes, down from 109 million in the April report. Brazil’s soybean production is estimated at a record 136 million tonnes, unchanged from the April report. USDA left…CONAB Lowers Corn and Soybean Production Estimates
Published May 12, 2021
Brazilian crop supply agency CONAB lowered its corn and soybean production estimates in its May report. CONAB says Brazilian farmers produced a record 135.4 million metric tons of soybeans this season. That's down from the previous estimate of 135.5 million…U.S.-Brazil Discuss Trade
Published May 10, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with the Brazilian foreign affairs minister on Friday. Trade reform was part of the discussion. In addition, the conversation focused on the environment, climate change and labor.A Volatile Market
Published May 3, 2021
May corn futures went off the board Friday limit higher in a short squeeze play. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the May corn contract pulled everything with it. "Bull spreads work with up-front contracts lead the charge." Weather will…Dry Conditions in Brazil Impacting Safrinha Corn Crop
Published April 30, 2021
According to Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier, some areas of Brazil’s second crop corn have enough moisture for pollination, but the majority is dry. "I think the rainy season is over. Every week now that it stays dry,…