Articles tagged under: Brazil
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…StoneX Forecasts Bigger Brazilian Bean Crop
Published January 3, 2025
A leading brokerage firm has revised its Brazilian soybean estimate upward. StoneX is forecasting Brazilian soybean production at 171.4 million metric tons. That’s up from 166.2 million tons in December. StoneX also increased its corn production estimate slightly.U.S. Grain Markets Face Uncertainty
Published December 27, 2024
With all the uncertainties facing U.S. grains markets in 2025, strong trade relations are more important than ever. "With soybeans, you consider the fact that over half of what's produced is exported and these markets took years to develop, we're…Brazil to Double Soybean Processing
Published December 26, 2024
Brazil is significantly expanding its soybean processing capacity to meet rising demand for biodiesel. This rapid growth, nearly double the rate of the previous three years, is driven by Brazil's 'Fuel of the Future' law, which mandates increasing the vegetable…Soybean Planting in Brazil on Schedule
Published November 12, 2024
Brazil is seeing some much-needed moisture, which is helping with soybean planting progress throughout the northern and central ag regions. Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says Brazil’s soybean planting is on schedule and crop conditions look good. "Soybeans…Brazilian Planting Lags Behind Last Year’s Pace
Published October 25, 2024
Brazil’s wet season was delayed, but much-needed rains have now been seen. Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the drier conditions pushed the planting far behind schedule. "I think the bigger issue is corn because in Brazil, 75…Favorable Forecast Boosts Brazil’s Crop Planting Prospects
Published October 16, 2024
After a long year with severe drought conditions, Brazil is finally entering its wet season. Nutrien Ag Solutions Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass says Brazil's forecast is looking good for planting. "We are expecting more rain early in the growing…