Articles tagged under: Kory Melby

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…

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Brazil Harvest Delays Push Second Crop Corn Planting

Published February 24, 2021

Farmers in northern Brazil are struggling with wet weather and deteriorating crop conditions as harvest lags. Brazilian agriculture consultant Kory Melby says getting the second crop corn planted is a priority. "That is more worrisome than the soybeans, because the…

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Slow Harvest Continues in Brazil

Published February 15, 2021

Brazil’s farmers continue to make slow harvest progress. Brazilian ag consultant Kory Melby says the harvest pace in Mato Grosso is well behind average. "To-date, 15 to 20 percent of the state is harvested. We should be at 40 to…

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Rains in South America Stabilizing the Crop

Published January 8, 2021

Brazilian ag consultant Kory Melby says recent rains in Brazil stabilized the soybean crop. "In the last three weeks, we received beneficial rains throughout the country. I'm thinking of increasing my crop estimate a little bit. At the end of…

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Brazilian Farmers Starting to Make Tough Decisions

Published December 11, 2020

According to Brazilian Ag Consulting owner Kory Melby, the slow planting pace of Brazil’s soybean crop is more of an issue for the second crop cotton and corn. "Cotton needs to go in January, corn needs to be planted in …

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Brazil’s Second Crop Corn at Risk

Published November 3, 2020

Planting is 30 days behind in Brazil. Ag business consultant Kory Melby says the recent rains have generally been adequate for soybean germination and planting, but dry spots remain. "There is concern in Parana state, because the soybeans are lacking…

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Melby: Brazil Soy Production Still Strong

Published April 8, 2020

Brazil’s soybean crop is expected to be slightly smaller due to dryness in southern Brazil. However, Brazilian Ag Consulting owner Kory Melby says northern Brazil will more than make up for a reduction in the southern production. "A few million…

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Brazil Corn and Soybeans Developing Nicely

Published December 26, 2019

Brazil INTL consultant Kory Melby says the corn and soybeans in Brazil are developing nicely. "I was in the Mato Grosso area two weeks ago and Brasilia this last week. There's not a bad soybean field to be found. One…

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Hard to Take China Chatter Seriously

Published December 6, 2018

Brazilian agriculture consultant and Greenbush, Minnesota native Kory Melby is beginning to hear rumors of possible amounts of soybeans China will purchase from the U.S. "Chinese chat rooms are discussing eight million tons of soybeans bought by the end of…

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Bolsonaro Election May Deliver Stability to Brazil

Published October 30, 2018

Brazilian ag consultant Kory Melby says there is an air of optimism and relief following the election of Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil’s new president. "It's unknown what this means longer-term, likely some stability." While Bolsonaro calls China a predator, Melby…

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