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US, Canada, Mexico Cattle Producers Work Together

Published May 17, 2024

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and its counterparts from Mexico and Canada have signed a joint statement urging their government to re-engage in opening markets and provide science-based oversight to beef imports. Brazilian beef trade was singled out. “We have…

Flooding Cuts into Crop Size in Southern Brazil

Published May 6, 2024

The Brazilian government is reporting 78 deaths from the severe flooding in its southernmost state of Rio Grand do Sul. Water has overtaken major cities. Advance Trading Research Director Cesar Cruz estimates at least 15 percent of the soybeans will…

South America Corn and Soybean Harvests Reports Mixed

Published April 16, 2024

Argentina’s corn and soybean harvest is in full swing. Soybean and Corn Advisor agronomist Michael Cordonnier says things are looking good there, while Brazil's corn forecasts suffer some setbacks. "I would say 30 to 40% of the safrinha corn in…

Challenging the Brazilian Tariff on U.S. Ethanol

Published April 11, 2024

The U.S. Grains Council, Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy have filed joint comments with the Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Trade regarding the Brazilian tariff on U.S. ethanol imports. As of the beginning of the year, the Brazilian duty was…

Brazil Capturing More Market Share

Published March 19, 2024

The U.S. and Brazil are the two biggest exporters of soybeans in the world. For many years, both countries exported a comparable amount of beans to China. That gap has now widened in Brazil's favor. According to NDSU Crop Economist…

Brazil Beans Heading to the U.S.

Published January 30, 2024

According to Agricensus, three cargoes of Brazilian soybeans were sold to a U.S. soybean crusher on the East Coast. These shipments are expected to be delivered in late February. East Coast end-users have purchased Brazilian soybeans in the past, but…

Record Brazilian Exports

Published December 20, 2023

For the first time in history, Brazil has exported over 100 million metric tons of soybeans in a year. The previous record was just over 86 million tons in 2021. With very low Brazilian soybean prices, China and other importers…

Brazilian Appetite for Corn

Published July 15, 2023

Brazil is positioned to surpass the U.S. in corn exports this year. National Corn Growers Association lead economist Krista Swanson believes the marginal profitability for corn may affect the acres planted to second crop or safrinha corn. "The comparison between…

HPAI Confirmed in Brazil

Published May 19, 2023

Brazil is reporting its first cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The virus was found in wild birds and does not impact exports. When the HPAI outbreak happened, Brazil’s poultry exports grew 27 percent last year.

Lula Trip to China Postponed

Published March 27, 2023

After being diagnosed with the flu, Brazilian President Lula has canceled this week’s trip to China. Brazil’s agriculture minister arrived in Beijing last week, but the signing of any trade agreements between the two countries has been postponed.

Articles tagged under: Brazil

US, Canada, Mexico Cattle Producers Work Together

Flooding Cuts into Crop Size in Southern Brazil

South America Corn and Soybean Harvests Reports Mixed

Challenging the Brazilian Tariff on U.S. Ethanol

Brazil Capturing More Market Share

Brazil Beans Heading to the U.S.

Record Brazilian Exports

Brazilian Appetite for Corn

HPAI Confirmed in Brazil

Lula Trip to China Postponed

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