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February
- February 22, 2012: Sugarcane Producers in Brazil Hope for 7% Higher Production
- February 22, 2012: Mato Grosso Soybeans - Too Much Rust and Too Little Sunshine
- February 21, 2012: 70% of Mato Grosso Soybeans are Roundup Ready
- February 21, 2012: Safrinha Corn Replacing Alternative Crops in Northwestern Parana
- February 20, 2012: Safrinha Corn Production is Profitable in Mato Grosso do Sul
- February 20, 2012: Crop Losses Continue to Mount in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- February 17, 2012: After Brief Respite, Drought Returning to Southern Brazil
- February 17, 2012: Safrinha Corn Production Part of Crop Diversification in Brazil
- February 16, 2012: Vessel Damages Ship Loaders at Port of Santos in Brazil
- February 15, 2012: Brazil Sugar/Ethanol Sector Needs R$ 156 Billion in Investments
- February 15, 2012: Soybean Harvest in Mato Grosso 25% Complete
- February 14, 2012: Dry Weather Allows Rapid Soybean Harvest in Central Brazil
- February 14, 2012: Farm Invasions Pose Threat for Brazilian Farmers in Paraguay
- February 13, 2012: Mild Winter Could Impact Spring Planting in the United States
- February 13, 2012: Conab Lowers Brazilian Soy Estimate, Increases Corn Estimate
- February 9, 2012: Workers at Ports in Rio Conduct 24-Hour Strike, Threaten More
- February 9, 2012: Transportation Cost Could Increase 10% at Peak of Soy Harvest
- February 8, 2012: Brazilian Cattle Ranchers Placing More Cattle in Feedlots
- February 7, 2012: Beneficial Irrigation Systems Slow to be Installed in Brazil
- February 7, 2012: Dryer Weather Encourages Cotton Planting in Brazil
- February 6, 2012: La Nina Continues to Negatively Impact Crops in Southern Brazil
- February 2, 2012: Brazil Developing Database of Foreign Owned Land
- February 2, 2012: Poultry Production Outpacing Corn Production in Parana
- February 1, 2012: Brazil Hopes for Improved Sugarcane Production in 2012/13
- February 1, 2012: South American Producers Set Goals for Future Grain Production
January
- January 31, 2012: Mato Grosso and Goias Account for 80% of Rust Cases in Brazil
- January 31, 2012: New Higher Yielding Rubber Tree Varieties Released in Brazil
- January 30, 2012: Rains Delay Safrinha Cotton Planting in Mato Grosso
- January 27, 2012: Soybean Rust Continues to Spread in Central Brazil
- January 27, 2012: Sugarcane Producers in Parana Scramble to Find Workers
- January 26, 2012: Rains Help Lift Spirits of Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul
- January 26, 2012: Three Grain Terminals now on Ferronorte Railroad in Mato Grosso
- January 25, 2012: Wet Weather Delaying Early Harvest Progress in Central Brazil
- January 25, 2012: Full-Season Corn Harvest Underway in Southern Brazil
- January 24, 2012: Thousands of Farmers File Claims for Crop Losses in Parana
- January 24, 2012: Rains Could Lead to Significant Soy Loses In North of Mato Grosso
- January 23, 2012: Wet Weather in Brazil Slows Harvest, Increases Disease Pressure
- January 20, 2012: Brazil Farmers Encouraged to Plant non-GMO Soybeans
- January 20, 2012: Cotton Planting in Mato Grosso Slowed due to Wet Weather
- January 19, 2012: State of Emergency Declared in Argentina and Southern Brazil
- January 19, 2012: Improved Moisture Will Aid Corn and Soy Planting in Argentina
- January 18, 2012: Unica Sets Goal of Doubling Brazil Sugarcane Production by 2020
- January 18, 2012: Strong Demand Results in Seed Shortage for Safrinha Corn Crop
- January 17, 2012: Rain Aids Development of Soybeans in Argentina
- January 17, 2012: Rain Delays Harvest in Mato Grosso and the Start of Soy Exports
- January 13, 2012: Argentina Crops Benefit from Recent Rains
- January 13, 2012: Farmland Prices Soaring in Brazil, Some More Expensive than U.S.
- January 12, 2012: Increased Cases of Rust in Mato Grosso Worries Producers
- January 12, 2012: Study Indicates Soy Not Responsible for Amazon Deforestation
- January 11, 2012: Conab Releases Latest Brazilian Crop Estimates
- January 11, 2012: Soy in Paraguay Impacted by Dry Weather, Estimates Declining
- January 9, 2012: South American Producers Wait for Critical Precipitation
- January 6, 2012: Crop Losses Confirmed in Western Parana
- January 5, 2012: Dry Weather Continues to take Toll on South American Crops
- January 4, 2012: 2011/12 Crop Acreage in Argentina Still Not Determined
- January 4, 2012: Is the Current Situation in Argentina as bad as it was in 2008/09?
December
- Brazil Crop Production Year-end Wrap-up
- December 30, 2011: Conventional Soybeans Maintain Share of Brazilian Production
- December 29, 2011: Dry weather Impacting Crops in Southern Brazil
- December 29, 2011: Rust and Nematodes are Principal Pests of Brazilian Soybeans
- December 28, 2011: Pinhao MPatofoanso Promoted as Alternative to Soy Oil for Biodiesel
- December 28, 2011: White Mold and Soybean Rust Worry Farmers in Central Brazil
- December 27, 2011: Hybrid Corn Seed Shortages Could Limit Safrinha Expansion
- December 23, 2011: Brazil Corn Crop 67% GMO, Safrinha Corn Crop 82% GMO
- December 22, 2011: Brazil Struggles to Increase Cellulose Exports
- December 21, 2011 : Rio Grande do Sul Remains Driest State in Brazil
- December 21, 2011: 10% of Brazil's Grain is Lost between the Field and the Ports
- December 20, 2011: Safrinha Corn Crop in Parana should Surpass Full-Season Crop
- December 19, 2011: Brazil Needs 120 New Mills in 8 Years to Meet Ethanol Demand
- December 19, 2011: Sweet Sorghum could fill Void between Sugarcane Harvests
- December 16, 2011: China Considering 1,500 km Railroad from Mato Grosso to Amazon River
- December 16, 2011: Extra-Early Maturing Soybeans (90-day) spurs Additional Acreage
- December 15, 2011: Cotton Farmers in Mato Grosso Start Planting their 2011/12 Crop
- December 14, 2011: Conab Releases Pessimistic View of Brazilian Soybean Crop
- December 14, 2011: Conab's Estimate of Brazilian Corn Crop is Slightly Pessimistic
- December 13, 2011: Two Areas of Dryness in the Soybean Fields of Mato Grosso
- December 13, 2011: Lack of Storage Facilities is Chronic Problem in Brazil
- December 8, 2011: Brazil's First Soybeans to be Harvested before Christmas
- December 7, 2011: First Cases of Rust Identified in Brazilian Soybean Fields
- December 6, 2011: Conditions are Favorable for Cotton Planting in Mato Grosso
- December 5, 2011: Soybean Acreage in Western Bahia to Surpass One Million Hectares
- December 2, 2011: Feedlots Consuming More Grain Domestically in Mato Grosso
- December 1, 2011: Brazil's Sugarcane Harvest Ending on Disappointing Note
November
- November 30, 2011: Trip Report - Most Brazilian Crops off to Good Start
- November 28, 2011: Agricultural Investments Resume Upward Trend in Parana
- November 25, 2011: Brazil Second Largest Silk Exporter, Production is Expanding
- November 23, 2011: Brazilian Consumers Purchasing Less Ethanol and More Gasoline
- November 22, 2011: Clean Renewable Aviation Fuel is Goal of Research in Brazil
- November 21, 2011: Eastern Mato Grosso Experiencing Growth in Soybean Production
- November 18, 2011: "Soybean Free Program" Promoted in Southern Brazil
- November 18, 2011: Brazil Company to Export Pork Directly to China
- November 17, 2011: In 2012 Brazil Will be Largest Producer and Consumer of Biodiesel
- November 17, 2011: Poultry Prod. Expands in Southern Brazil, Consumes More Corn
- November 16, 2011: Farmers in Eastern Brazil with Rare Opportunity for Early Planting
- November 16, 20111: Soy Yields in Brazil Could Hit 58 bu/ac with Existing Technology
- November 15, 2011: 2010/11 Brazilian Soybean Production 74% GMO
- November 15, 2011: White Mold Emerging as Problem for Brazil Soybeans
- November 11, 2011: Pasture Conversions Used to Increase Soy Acreage in Brazil
- November 11, 2011: Northern Sao Paulo is One Area of Dryness in Brazil
- November 10, 2011: Conab Estimates Higher Corn and Lower Soy Prod. In 2011/12
- November 10, 2011: Brazilian Farmers to Plant More Cotton in 2011/12
- November 9, 2011: Argentina Gearing up to Produce Corn-Based Ethanol
- November 9, 2011: Shortage of Top-tier Corn Hybrids for 2011/12 Safrinha Crop
- November 8, 2011: Pastureland Used for Soybean Expansion in Amazon Region
- November 8, 2011: Sugarcane Being Developed for the Colder, Dryer Areas of S. Brazil
- November 7, 2011: Government to Purchase Wheat from Producers in Southern Brazil
- November 7, 2011: Sugar/Ethanol mills in Brazil Receive Sustainability Certification
- November 4, 2011: Pastures Conversion Used to Increase Soy Production in Brazil
- November 4, 2011: Soy Planting Complete in NW Parana, Good for Safrinha Corn
- November 3, 2011: Brazil's Already Poor Sugarcane Harvest Gets Worse
- November 3, 2011: Early Soy Planting to Result in Large Brazilian Safrinha Corn Crop
- November 2, 2011: Argentina Proposes New System to Regulate Future Corn Exports
- November 2, 2011: Paraguay Soy Acreage Increased, Production Estimated at 8.5 mt
- November 1, 2011: Two Giant Agricultural Companies in Brazil Expanding Operations
- November 1, 2011: Vaccination Against Foot and Mouth Disease Begins in Mato Grosso
October
- October 31, 2011: Sugarcane Harvest in Mato Grosso Ending a Month Early
- October 31, 2011: Brazilian Corn Yields Rise Dramatically With GMO Hybrids
- October 28, 2011: Commodities Account for Nearly Half of Brazil's Exports
- October 28, 2011: Brazilian Wheat Millers Prefer to Import Wheat
- October 27, 2011: 107 Brazilian Ethanol Mills Approved to Export Ethanol to the U.S.
- October 27, 2011: Disappointing Wheat Harvest Progresses Southward in Brazil
- October 25, 2011: Safras e Mercado Estimates 2011/12 Brazil Soybean Crop at 75.3 mt
- October 24, 2011: Sustainable Orange Production Could be a Model for Brazil
- October 24, 2011: Sugarcane Harvest in Brazil Ending on Slightly Positive Note
- October 21, 2011: Cost of Producing Soybeans and Corn in Brazil up 20% in 2011/12
- October 21, 2011: East-West Brazilian Railroad Put on Hold, At Least for Time Being
- October 20, 2011: Sugar/ethanol Mills in Mato Grosso Ending Harvesting Operations
- October 20, 2011: As Much as One-Third of Brazil's Soy Crop Already Sold
- October 19, 2011: U.S. Corn and Soy Yields Could Decline Slightly in Nov. Report
- October 19, 2011: WASDE Crop Estimates for South America Unchanged
- October 18, 2011: Soybean Planting Surges Ahead in Mato Grosso
- October 18, 2011: Cane Producers in Brazil Converting to Mechanical Harvesting
- October 17, 2011: Soybeans Not Considered Major Factor in Amazon Deforestation
- October 17, 2011: Argentina's Goal is to Increase Grain Production 60% by 2020
- October 14, 2011: Mills Closing Early in Sao Paulo due to Lack of Sugarcane
- October 14, 2011: Slight Increase in Full-Season Corn Expected in Mato Grosso
- October 13, 2011: GMO Crop Varieties Find Path to Approval in Brazil
- October 13, 2011: Brazil's Goal is to Reduce Phosphate Imports
- October 11, 2011: Mato Grosso Produces Higher Quality Soybeans than United States
- October 11, 2011: Foot and Mouth Disease Reported Again in Paraguay
- October 10, 2011: Center west Region Accounts for 75% of New Soy Prod. In Brazil
- October 10, 2011: Canola Offers Alternative to Wheat Production in Southern Brazil
- October 7, 2011: Conab Releases First Estimate of 2011/12 Growing Season
- October 7, 2011: Exchange Rate Helps Brazilian Farmers Avoid Lower Soy Prices
- October 6, 2011: Fertilizer Prices Spike in Brazil Caused by Weaker Currency
- October 6, 2011: Corn Planting in Rio Grande do Sul Passes Half Way Mark
- October 5, 2011: Brazil's Wheat Production Falls Short of Expectations
- October 5, 2011: Deforestation Declines in Brazil, Degraded Pastures Used for Increased Crop Production
- October 4, 2011: Brazil's Sugarcane Fields Getting Old, 30% Over 12 Years Old
- October 4, 2011: Safrinha Corn Prod. In Brazil Almost Equal to Full-Season Prod.
- October 3, 2011: Farmers in All of Brazil May Now Start Planting Soybeans
- October 3, 2011: Soybean Cost of Production Increases 10% in Brazil
September
- September 30, 2011: Farmers in Mato Grosso Contract Nearly 50% of 2012 Corn Prod.
- September 28, 2011: Weakening Currency Good News for Brazilian Farmers
- September 28, 2011: Controlling Soybean Rust in Brazil Comes at a High Financial Cost
- September 27, 2011: Soy Cost of Production Cheaper in Argentina Compared to Brazil
- September 27, 2011: Another Section of the North Railroad Authorized in Mato Grosso
- September 26, 2011: Brazil Farmers Experimenting with Second Generation GMO Soy
- September 26, 2011: Doubling Corn Yields Goal of New Program in Rio Grande do Sul
- September 22, 2011: Brazil Sugarcane 11% Lower in Quality than in 2010/11
- September 22, 2011: Conventional Soybeans Gaining Acreage in Mato Grosso
- September 21, 2011: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle for Argentina
- September 20, 2011: Month-By-Month Crop Production Cycle in Brazil
- September 19, 2011: Number of Fires in Mato Grosso Falls 71%
- September 19, 2011: Southern Brazil Wetter than Normal, central Brazil Remains Dry
- September 16, 2011: Farmers in Central Brazil May Now Start Planting Soybeans
- September 16, 2011: Fertilizer Sales up 25% in Brazil
- September 15, 2011: Brazilian Infrastructure Declines in Ranking Second Year in a Row
- September 14, 2011: Reaction to September 2011 USDA Crop Report
- September 13, 2011: Early Planting Underway in Southern Brazil
- September 13, 2011: Wet Weather Could Negatively Impact Brazilian Wheat Production
- September 12, 2011: Brazilian Sugarcane Sector Having the Worst Year in a Decade
- September 12, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Increase Use of Certified Seeds
- September 9, 2011: Corn Planting Starts in Parana
- September 9, 2011: Grain Transportation Costs in Brazil are 43% Higher than in U.S.
- September 7, 2011: Argentine Corn Acreage up 20%, 26-27 mt Potential Production
- September 7, 2011: Government Policies Dictates Crop Mixture in Argentina
- September 6, 2011: Brazil No Longer Low Cost Sugar Producer
- September 6, 2011: Argentine President Unveils Plan for Increased Ag Production
- September 2, 2011: More Credit Available for Brazil Corn and Sugarcane Production
- September 2, 2011: Lack of Ethanol Forces Brazil to Import Gasoline
- September 1, 2011: Brazil Lowers Ethanol Blend from E25 to E20 to Extend Supplies
- September 1, 2011: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul to Increase Corn Acreage in 2011/12
August
- August 31, 2011: Brazil Corn Acreage up 4-5%, Substituting for Soy in S. Brazil
- August 31, 2011: Dry Weather Ending U.S. Growing Season Prematurely
- August 30, 2011: Brazil Could Lose R$ 60 Billion in Potential Ag Investments
- August 30, 2011: 2011/12 Corn Planting Has Starting in the Southern Hemisphere
- August 29, 2011: U.S. to Surpass Brazil in Ethanol Exports
- August 29, 2011: Brazil Ag Co-ops Report US$ 3 Billion Trade Surplus in 2011
- August 26, 2011: Domestic Ethanol Prices Spike Higher in Brazil
- August 26, 2011: 2011 Safrinha Corn Harvest 80% Complete
- August 25, 2011: Fertilizer Sales in Brazil Surge 21%
- August 25, 2011: Sugar/Ethanol Mills in Brazil to Close Early for Lack of Sugarcane
- August 24, 2011: Japanese Importers Seek Conventional Soybeans from Brazil
- August 24, 2011: Wet Conditions Hinder Early Field Preparations in Southern Brazil
- August 23, 2011: Cooperative in Parana Expects Less Soy and More Corn in 2011/12
- August 23, 2011: Pastures Being Converted to Soybean Production in Mato Grosso
- August 22, 2010: United States and Brazil to Expand Energy Cooperation
- August 22, 2011: 30% of the Fertilizers Sold in Parana Are Sub-Standard
- August 19, 2011: Brazilian Minister of Agriculture Resigns Under Controversy
- August 19, 2011: Work on Brazilian Barging Projects Put on Hold
- August 18, 2011: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul to Plant More Corn and Soybeans
- August 18, 2011: Large Agro-industrial Groups Control More Land in Mato Grosso
- August 17, 2011: Reaction to the 2011 August Crop Report - Corn
- August 16, 2011: Estimates of Brazil's Sugarcane Production Continue to Decline
- August 16, 2011: Pasture/crop Rotation Gaining Acceptance in Brazil
- August 15, 2011: Currency Swings Impact Cost of Producing Soybeans in Brazil
- August 15, 2011: Much of Wheat Crop in Parana Expected to be Poor Quality
- August 12, 2011: Brazil Soy Producers have Already Sold 20% of 2011/12 Production
- August 12, 2011: Canola Production Slowly Carving out Niche in Southern Brazil
- August 11, 2011: Brazil to Import 5 Million Tons of Wheat in 2011/12
- August 11, 2011: Safrinha Corn Crop Disappointing Across Southern Brazil
- August 10, 2011: Brazilian Pork Exports Fall 17% in July
- August 10, 2011: Volatile Currency Markets Worry Brazilian Farmers
- August 9, 2011: Safrinha Corn Production in Mato Grosso May be Down 40%
- August 9, 2011: Brazil Foods Plans Aggressive International Expansion
- August 8, 2011: Heavy Rains Freezing Temps Impact Corn and Wheat in Parana
- August 8, 2011: Volunteer Soybeans Being Destroyed in Mato Grosso
- August 5, 2011: Sorting out Who Owns What Land is Task of Brazilian Congress
- August 5, 2011: Farmers in Parana Given Permission to Plant Soy 10 Days Early
- August 4, 2011: Early Yields Confirming Safrinha Corn Losses in Southern Brazil
- August 4, 2011: Dredging Operation Planned for Brazil's Largest Grain Port
- August 3, 2011: U. S. Ethanol Exports to Brazil Expected to Continue Increasing
- August 3, 2011: Trip report - Illinois and Western Indiana
- August 2, 2011: Limited Number of Soy Research Plots Authorized in Mato Grosso
- August 2, 2011: 70% of the Cattle Hungry in Northeastern Mato Grosso
- August 1, 2011: Some Brazil Soy Varieties in Short Supply due to Low Quality
July
- July 29, 2011: Brazil Congress Considering Proposals for Foreign Land Purchases
- July 29, 2011: Storage in Mato Grosso Adequate to Hold Reduced Safrinha Prod.
- July 28, 2011: Domestic Fertilizer Prices on the Rise in Brazil
- July 28, 2011: Dry Weather Helping to Limit Live Soy Plants in Central Brazil
- July 27, 2011: Trip Report
- July 26, 2011: Russia Continues to Ban Meat Exports from Three Brazilian States
- July 26, 2011: Deforestation in Brazil Declines in June, but Still Up for the Year
- July 25, 2011: Sugarcane Production Declining in Brazil, Harvest May End Early
- July 25, 2011: Brazil Already Planning Ethanol Imports in Early 2012
- July 22, 2011: Farmers in Parana to Plant 15% to 20% More Full-Season Corn
- July 21, 2011: Agronomist Emphasize Correct Time to Plant Safrinha Corn
- July 21, 2011: Cotton Harvest Progressing Slowly in Mato Grosso
- July 20, 2011: How Heat and Moisture Stress Impact Corn Pollination and Yields
- July 19, 2011: Brazilian Fertilizer Sales Surge 30% in First Semester of 2011
- July 19, 2011: Safrinha Harvest 50% in Mato Grosso, Just Starting in Parana
- July 18, 2011: Producers Want Higher Percentage of Veg Oil in Brazil's Biodiesel
- July 18, 2011: Producers in Parana Want to Plant Soybeans Earlier
- July 14, 2011: Brazil to Re-register All Land Purchases
- July 14, 2011: Agencia Rural Estimates 2011/12 Soybean Acreage in Brazil up 3%
- July 13, 2011: Fertilizer Costs in Brazil Increase 15% in Two Months
- July 12, 2011: Safrinha Corn Suffers Very Significant Damage due to Cold Temps
- July 11, 2011: Brazilian Sugar/Ethanol Mills Opt for more Sugar Production
- July 11, 2011: Embrapa Releases Improved Grasses for Amazon Region of Brazil
- July 8, 2011: Conab Estimates Brazilian Grain Production up 8.6% in 2010/11
- July 8, 2011: Brazil Sends Delegation to Russia to Negotiate Pork Suspensions
- July 7, 2011: Largest Soy Producers in Brazil are Argentine Companies
- July 7, 2011: Brazilian Producers More Cautious After USDA Report
- July 6, 2011: Trip Report - Illinois and Indiana
- July 5, 2011: Safrinha Corn in Parana Impacted by Freezing Temperatures
- July 5, 2011: Safrinha Corn Harvest Advances Slowly in Mato Grosso
- July 1, 2011: Brazilian Sugarcane Harvest Continues to Disappoint Producers
- July 1, 2011: Safrinha Corn Impacted by Cold Temperatures in Southern Brazil
June
- June 30, 2011: Brazilian Pork Producers Losing R$ 80 per Head
- June 30, 2011: 90-Day Soybean Free Period in Affect in Central Brazil
- June 29, 2011: "Land Council" to Regulate Land Purchases by Foreigners in Brazil
- June 29, 2011: Farmers in Mato Grosso Disagree with Official Corn Estimates
- June 27, 2011: Coldest Air of the Season Spreads Over Southern Brazil
- June 27, 2011: Farmers in Mato Grosso Disagree with Official Corn Estimates
- June 24, 2011: Brazil Sugar and Ethanol Production Estimates Continue to Decline
- June 24, 2011: Suspension of Imports by Russia Panic Brazilian Pork Producers
- June 23, 2011: Pasture/Row Crop Rotations Could Reduce Deforestation in Brazil
- June 23, 2011: Harvest Underway of Safrinha Corn and Cotton in Central Brazil
- June 22, 2011: Heavy Rains Cause Ponding across Midwest
- June 22, 2011: U.S. Corn Plant Populations Impacted by Wet Conditions
- June 22, 2011: Heavy Rains in Midwest Will Likely Result in Nitrogen Losses
- June 21, 2011: Fertilizer Sales for Month of May Set New Record in Brazil
- June 21, 2011: Brazil Searching for a Way to Allow Foreign Ag Investments
- June 20, 2011: Brazil Releases Agriculture and Livestock Plan for 2011/12
- June 20, 2011: Deforestation Increases in Amazon in Anticipation of Stricter Rules
- June 17, 2011: As Much as 23% of Soy Price Eaten by Transport Costs in Brazil
- June 17, 2011: Harvest of the Safrinha Corn and Cotton Crops to Begin in Brazil
- June 16, 2011: High Corn Prices Squash Idea of Corn-based Ethanol in Brazil
- June 15, 2011: WASDE Corn Acreage "Down Payment" on June Planted Report
- June 15, 2011: Is the 2011 Growing Season Similar to 2009 or Not So Much?
- June 13, 2011: Inadequate Grain Storage Continues to be Problem in Mato Grosso
- June 13, 2011: 2011/12 Harvest Plan in Brazil to Emphasize Increased Productivity
- June 10, 2011: Renewed Interest in Coffee Production in Northern Parana, Brazil
- June 10, 2011: Ethanol Summit in Brazil Discusses Need for more Ethanol Prod.
- June 9, 2011: China Provincial Government Investing Heavily in Western Bahia
- June 9, 2011: Agencies Differ on Safrinha Corn Production in Mato Grosso
- June 8, 2011: Brazilian Soy Farmers Realize Best Profits in Three Years
- June 7, 2011: 2011 U.S. Planted and Harvested Acreage Still Uncertain
- June 7, 2011: Safrinha Corn Est. Unchanged, Dry Weather Continues to Affect
- June 6, 2011: Abiove Wants More Soybean Oil in Brazil used for Biodiesel
- June 6, 2011: Argentina Continues to Prohibit Numerous Brazilian Ag Imports
- June 3, 2011: 22.8 Sacks of Soy (50 bu.) Buys Inputs for 1.0 ha. Of Production
- June 3, 2011: Soybean Free Period in Brazil Starts June 15th
- June 2, 2011: Dry Weather Puts 3-4 mt of Safrinha Corn at Risk in Brazil
- June 2, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Aggressively Selling 2011/12 Soy Production
- June 1, 2011: Trip Report - Indiana and Ohio
- June 1, 2011: Drought in Southeastern U.S. Impacting Crops
May
- May 31, 2011: Safrinha Cotton Crop in Mato Grosso Impacted by Dry Weather
- May 31, 2011: Brazil Sugarcane Harvest off to a Disappointing Start
- May 27, 2011: Agricultural Input Sales in Brazil to Increase 10-15% in 2011
- May 27, 2011: Brazil Needs 150 New Sugar/Ethanol Mills by 2020
- May 26, 2011: High Corn Prices Could Result in Lower Brazilian Poultry Prod.
- May 26, 2011: Producers Worried Brazil Lags in Cellulosic Ethanol Research
- May 25, 2011: Conditions along the Mississippi will be Slow to Return to Normal
- May 25, 2011: Increase in Deforestation in Brazil Response to Environmental Law
- May 24, 2011: Conventional Soybeans (non-GMO) Promoted by Embrapa
- May 24, 2011: Farmers in Parana in Final Phase of Wheat Planting
- May 23, 2011: Sugarcane Production in Brazil to Increase 2.9% in 2011/12
- May 23, 2011: Dry Weather Takes Toll on Safrinha Corn Crop in Central Brazil
- May 20, 2011: Wheat Planting in Parana Surpasses 50%
- May 20, 2011: High Feed Costs, Strong Currency Worry Brazilian Poultry Produers
- May 19, 2011: Brazil Urgently Needs New Sugar/Ethanol Mills to Meet Demand
- May 19, 2011: Palm Oil Promoted as Alternative to Ranching in Northern Brazil
- May 18, 2011: Delays Could Persuade U.S. Farmers to Claim Prevented Planting
- May 18, 2011: June Planted Report will Probably not have Complete Planting Data
- May 17, 2011: Corn and Cotton Competition for 2011/12 Brazilian Soy Production
- May 17, 2011: Dry Weather Could Impact Safrinha Corn Crop in Mato Grosso
- May 16, 2011: Brazilian Ethanol Exports Continue to Decline
- May 16, 2011: Lack of Infrastructure Could Hinder Brazilian Cotton Exports
- May 13, 2011: Long Waits to Load Sugar at Brazilian Ports - Again
- May 13, 2011: Mato Grosso Leads Brazil in the Production of Four Commodities
- May 12, 2011: Early U.S. Yield Estimates - Corn 158.7 bu/ac, Soybeans 43.4 bu/ac
- May 12, 2011: Early U.S. Crop Conditions Vary Widely by Regions
- May 11, 2011: U.S. Corn Acreage Could Decline 1.0 Million Acres, Maybe More
- May 11, 2011: Extent of Flooded Acres along Mississippi Still Unknown
- May 10, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Aggressively Forward Selling 2011/12 Soy Crop
- May 10, 2011: Mechanized Sugarcane Harvest Results in Rural Unemployment
- May 9, 2011: Fertilizer Sales in Brazil Should set Record in 2011
- May 9, 2011: Fuel Demand Outpaces Ethanol and Gasoline Production in Brazil
- May 5, 2011: Cattle Ranching Dominates the Southern Amazon Region
- May 5, 2011: Sorghum and Millet are Alternatives to Safrinha Corn Production
- May 4, 2011: Only 50% of Safrinha Corn in Mato Grosso is Assured
- May 4, 2011: Cotton in Mato Grosso Could also Suffer from Dry Weather
April
- April 29, 2011: Lack of Infrastructure Limits Expansion in Northeastern Brazil
- April 29, 2011: Farmers in Brazil Already Selling Their 2011/12 Soy Production
- April 28, 2011: Farmers in Parana to Plant 30% less Wheat in 2011
- April 28, 2011: Syngenta Plans Major Expansion in Brazilian Ag Sector
- April 27, 2011: Rainy Season Is Probably Over in Mato Grosso
- April 27, 2011: Late Planted Safrinha Corn in Brazil Exhibiting Moisture Stress
- April 22, 2011: China and Brazil Expanding Agricultural Ties
- April 21, 2011: Billions in Foreign Investments on Hold in Brazil
- April 20, 2011: More Brazilian Farmers Bet on Safrinha Corn Production
- April 19, 2011: Ethanol Producers in Brazil Can't Keep up with Internal Demand
- April 18, 2011: Soybean Profits for the 2010/11 Growing Season Soar in Brazil
- April 15, 2011: Incidence of Soybean Rust Declines 92% in Mato Grosso
- April 15, 2011: Strengthening Brazilian Currency Lowers Margins for Soy Farmers
- April 14, 2011: Brazil and China to Expand Commercial Ties
- April 14, 2011: Australian Officials Look to Brazil for Expertise in Ethanol Prod.
- April 13, 2011: Trip report - Illinois and the U.S. Delta
- April 13, 2011: Full Season Soybeans Big Looser in Delta Acreage Struggle
- April 13, 2011: Early fieldwork in Illinois Progressing Slowly
- April 12, 2011: Ethanol Demand in Brazil may Outstrip Production Capacity
- April 11, 2011: Vessels Wait up to a Month to Load Soybeans at Port of Paranagua
- April 11, 2011: New Conventional Soybean Varieties Released for Mato Grosso
- April 8, 2011: Brazil Expected to Increase Sugar Production More than Ethanol
- April 8, 2011: Livestock Producers in M. G. do Sul Prepare to Pay More for Corn
- April 7, 2011: Restriction on Foreign Investments put Forestry Projects on Hold
- April 7, 2011: S. A. Ministers Disagree with Sarkozy on Food Price Controls
- April 6, 2011: U.S. Acreage Mix Could Impact Yields in 2011
- April 5, 2011: Chinese Invest in Direct Purchase of Soy from Brazilian Farmers
- April 5, 2011: Some Brazilian Farmers Planting Back-to-back Soybean Crops
- April 4, 2011: Brazilian Ethanol Certified for use in California
- April 4, 2011: Rains Delay Start of Sugarcane Harvest in Mato Grosso
- April 1, 2011: Popular Financing Program in Brazil Extended Until End of 2011
- April 1, 2011: Ag Chemical Sales in Brazil Expected to Increase Again in 2011
March
- March 31, 2011: Brazilian Cattle Suffering from Flooded Pastures
- March 31, 2011: The Program "Amazonia without Fire" being Promoted in Bolivia
- March 30, 2011: U.S. Prospective Planting Estimates
- March 30, 2011: Areas of Concern for the U.S. Spring Planting
- March 29, 2011: Concentration of Farmland in Brazil Worries Producers
- March 29, 2011: Mill Operators in Brazil Starting to Process New Sugarcane
- March 28, 2011: Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul to Plant More Wheat, Less in Parana
- March 28, 2011: Quality Soy Seed Could be in Short Supply for next Brazil Planting
- March 25, 2011: New Soybean Anomaly Appears in Brazilian Soybean Fields
- March 25, 2011: Only 7% of Brazilian Cropland is Irrigated
- March 24, 2011: NOAA Sounds the Alarm for Potential Spring Flooding in U.S.
- March 24, 2011: Livestock Producers in Brazil Worried About High Cost of Corn
- March 23, 2011: Paraguay Soy Estimate Increased 0.3 Million Tons to New Record
- March 23, 2011: Ship Covers Part of Proposed Modernization of Port of Paranagua
- March 22, 2011: Soybean Rust not a Major Concern in Mato Grosso in 2010/11
- March 22, 2011: Sugar Exporters Worried about Potential Delays at Brazilian Ports
- March 21, 2011: Cotton Exports from Brazil Expected to Set Record in 2011
- March 21, 2011: Sugarcane Production in Mato Grosso Expected to Increase 6%
- March 18, 2011: Grain Movement to Port of Paranagua Returning Slowly
- March 18, 2011: Cotton and Rice Production in Mato Grosso Benefiting From Rains
- March 17, 2011: Poor Quality Soybeans Being Reported in Central Brazil
- March 17, 2011: Lower Estimates for Safrinha Corn Acreage in Brazil
- March 16, 2011: Heavy Rainfall Causes Problems at Port of Paranagua
- March 16, 2011: Deep Snowpack in Northern U.S. Could Delay Spring Fieldwork
- March 15, 2011: Soybeans in Goias Negatively Impacted by Wet Weather
- March 15, 2011: Farmers in Parana Actively Harvesting Soy and Planting Corn
- March 14, 2011: Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of Land Cools Investments
- March 14, 2011: Ethanol Prices in Brazil Rise Awaiting New Sugarcane Harvest
- March 11, 2011: Long Lines of Trucks Once Again at Port of Paranagua
- March 11, 2011: Soy Harvest in Mato Grosso do Sul Most Affected by Wet Weather
- March 10, 2011: Soy Expansion in Brazil Could be 3 to 5% in 2011/12
- March 10, 2011: Wet Weather Causing Delays at Port of Paranagua in Brazil
- March 9, 2011: Early U.S. Spring Weather Problematic
- March 9, 2011: Grupo Frangos Cancao to Construct New Poultry Facilities in Parana
- March 8, 2011: 2010 Agricultural Chemical Sales Set New Record in Brazil
- March 8, 2011: Embrapa Promotes Use of Conventional Soybean Varieties
- March 7, 2011: Farmers in Parana Expecting High Profit Margins in 2010/11
- March 7, 2011: Fed Gov. Allows Safrinha Corn to be Planted Past Deadline
- March 4, 2011: Heavy Rains in Parana Slowing Harvest, Increasing Insect Feeding
- March 4, 2011: Concentrated Harvest Increasing Freight Costs in Brazil
- March 3, 2011: Wet Conditions Causing Quality Concerns in Brazilian Soybeans
- March 3, 2011: New Rotation of Soybeans-Corn-Pasture Being Promoted in Brazil
- March 2, 2011: Early Look at 2011 U.S. Growing Season
- March 2, 2011: Farmers in Western Bahia Increase Cotton Acreage 48%
- March 1, 2011: Middle East is Principal Destiny for Brazilian Chicken Exports
- March 1, 2011: Rainfall Continues to Delay Safrinha Corn Planting in Brazil
February
- February 28, 2011: Sunflowers Offer Additional Options for Safrinha Crop Production
- February 28, 2011: Delayed Safrinha Corn Planting in Parana
- February 25, 2011: Researchers Surveying Extent of Mad Soybeans II in Brazil
- February 25, 2011: Cost Savings Expected Upon Completion of Infrastructure Projects
- February 24, 2011: Trip Report - Observations on Brazilian Agriculture
- February 23, 2011: Planting of Safrinha Corn in Brazil Delayed by Wet Conditions
- February 23, 2011: New Approach Combines Cattle Grazing and Row Crop Production
- February 22, 2011: Early Soybean Harvesting Starting in Parana
- February 22, 2011: Fertilizer Prices Rise as Consumption Increases in Brazil
- February 21, 2011: Conversion of Pastures to Crops Increases Soy Area of Mato Grosso
- February 21, 2011: Oil Palm Potential New Crop for Mato Grosso and Northern Brazil
- February 18, 2011: Wheat Could be an Alternative to Safrinha Corn in Central Brazil
- February 17, 2011: Favorable Financing Results in Strong Combine sales in Brazil
- February 16, 2011: Brazilian Ranchers Redouble Efforts Against Foot and Mouth
- February 15, 2011: Strong Currency Worries Brazilian Producers
- February 14, 2011: Minister to Register Toxicity of all Agricultural Chemicals in Brazil
- February 11, 2011: Conventional Soybeans Holding their Own in Mato Grosso
- February 10, 2011: Brazilian Millers Say They Need to Import Better Quality Wheat
- February 9, 2011: Poultry Producers Want More Gov. Action to Reduce Corn Prices
- February 8, 2011: Incidence of Mad Soybean II Declines in Mato Grosso
- February 7, 2011: Ex Minister Proposes China Financing for Port Improvements
- February 4, 2011: Grain Sorghum Acreage Increasing in Bahia
- February 4, 2011: Ethanol Prices in Brazil Makes it Uncompetitive with Gasoline
- February 3, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Anxious to Plant Their Safrinha Corn Crop
- February 3, 2011: Southern Rio Grande do Sul Impacted by Dry Weather
- February 2, 2011: Argentina Labor Unrest Disrupts Grain Marketing
- February 2, 2011: Parana Farmers Shift from Full Season Corn to Safrinha Corn
January
- January 31, 2011: Construction to Begin on Third Grain Terminal in Mato Grosso
- January 31, 2011: Mato Grosso Maintains Largest Cattle Herd in Brazil
- January 27, 2011: Scientist Advise Brazilian Farmers They Must Spray for Soy Rust
- January 27, 2011: Brazil's Biodiesel Program Struggles to Include Small Farmers
- January 26, 2011: New Harvest Season, Same Old Problems in Mato Grosso
- January 25, 2011: Rice Producers in Brazil Demand Gov. Action to Prop up Prices
- January 25, 2011: Parana Records Half of all Soybean Rust Cases in Brazil
- January 24, 2011: Brazilian Government Acts to Stimulate Rubber Production
- January 24, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Plant Record Acreage of GM Crops
- January 21, 2011: Brazil Fertilizer Sales up 16% in 2010, Continued Increases in 2011
- January 21, 2011: Fertilizer Quality Improves in Brazil, 91% Now Meet Standards
- January 20, 2011: Gov. Auctions Are Used to Help Stabilize Grain Prices in Brazil
- January 20, 2011: Brazil Soybeans to be Harvested in More Narrow Window
- January 19, 2011: Wet Weather Delays Soy Harvest and Safrinha Cotton Planting in Mato Grosso
- January 19, 2011: Scientists Monitoring "Mad Soybean 2" Fields Looking for Cause
- January 18, 2011: Argentina Beef Production Declines 22.6% First 11 Months of 2010
- January 18, 2011: Rice and Wheat Producers in Brazil Want Federal Government to Purchase Their Grain
- January 17, 2011: Weather Conditions Ideal for Spread of Rust in Brazilian Soy Fields
- January 17, 2011: Brazil Ramping Up Research on Cellulosic Ethanol Production
- January 14, 2011: Farmers in Central Brazil Bracing for Higher Freight Costs
- January 14, 2011: New Governor of Parana Proposes Expanding Port of Paranagua
- January 13, 2011: Dryness in Rio Grande do Sul Remains Area of Concern in Brazil
- January 13, 2011: New Twist to Brazilian Crop Rotations - Second Crop of Soy after Rice
- January 12, 2011: Harvesting of Extra Early Soybeans Started in Mato Grosso
- January 12, 2011: Embrapa Developing Extra-Early Soy Varieties for Cerrado Region
- January 11, 2011: Sugarcane Expansion Meeting Local Resistance in Brazil
- January 10, 2011: Brazilian Cotton Acreages Surges in 2010/11
- January 10, 2011: Sales of Agricultural Equipment in Brazil up 23.8% in 2010
- January 7, 2011: Conab Reports Record Soybean Acreage in Brazil
- January 7, 2011: Brazil to Produce a Record Sugar Crop in 2010/11
- January 6, 2011: Brazilian Millers Prefer Imported Wheat to Domestic Supplies
- January 6, 2011: Sustainable Development Promoted by Governor of Mato Grosso
- January 5, 2011: Brazilian Sugar/Ethanol Mills Devote More Sugarcane to Sugar Production
- January 5, 2011: Mato Grosso Leading Biodiesel Producer in Brazil
- January 4, 2011: Soybean Rust Slow to Appear in Brazilian Soybean Fields
- January 4, 2011: Southern Brazil Forecasted to have Dryer Weather in early 2011
- January 3, 2011: Brazilian Farmers Could Set Record for Fertilizer Consumption in 2011
- January 3, 2011: First Harvested Soy in Brazil Could be from Parana
December
- December 30, 2010: Dry Port in Parana will Facilitate Paraguayan Soybean Exports
- December 30, 2010: Wheat Acreage in Parana Could Decline in Favor of More Safrinha Corn
- December 29, 2010: Brazilian Ethanol Producers Going to WTO Over U.S. Subsidies
- December 29, 2010: Upgrades Planned at Brazil's Principal Ports
- December 28, 2010: Safrinha Corn Acreage in Brazil will Depend on the Weather
- December 28, 2010: High Prices Encourages Increased Cotton Acreage in Sao Paulo
- December 27, 2010: Many Brazilian Pastures Were Killed by Extended Dry Weather
- December 23, 2010: 2011 Could be the Best Year in Seven for Brazilian Soy Producers
- December 23, 2010: Soybean Freight Costs in Brazil Could Increase 15% in 2011
- December 22, 2010: Delayed Start to Soy Harvest in Brazil Could Have Repercussions
- December 22, 2010: Brazilian Government Frontloads Credit Program for Farmers
- December 21, 2010: Safrinha Corn Acreage in Mato Grosso Could Decline 10% to 35%
- December 21, 2010: Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso Up 65% Compared to 2009/10
- December 20, 2010: Construction Progress Slow on Mato Grosso Railroad
- December 20, 2010: GM Crop Production Advances in Brazil
- December 17, 2010: 4% of Brazilian Properties Produce 70% of Total Food Production
- December 17, 2010: Brazilian Minister of Agriculture Sees Continued Growth in Ag Sector
- December 16, 2010: Brazilian Producers Want More Emphasis on Conventional Soy
- December 16, 2010: Low Cost Financing Stimulates Equipment Sales in Brazil
- December 15, 2010: Crazy Soybean II Worries Soybean Specialists in Brazil
- December 15, 2010: Land Purchases in Brazil by Foreigners Face New Hurdles
- December 14, 2010: Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso May Increase 50% in 2010/11
- December 14, 2010: Agricultural Storage in Brazil Increased 1.3% over Past Year
- December 13, 2010: Increased Brazilian Sugar Production Needed to Meet World Demand
- December 13, 2010: Clear Cutting of Amazon Declines but Selective Cutting Increases
- December 10, 2010: Moisture Needs Becoming Critical for Crops in Rio Grande do Sul
- December 10, 2010: Wagner Rossi to Remain Minister of Ag under President Rousseff
- December 9, 2010: 2010 Brazilian Wheat Crop Best in Several Years
- December 9, 2010: Maker of Silo Bags set to Move into the Brazilian Market
- December 8, 2010: Dry Weather Endangers Argentine Crops
- December 8, 2010: Soy Planting Wrapped up in Mato Grosso, Farmers Rapid Sellers
- December 7, 2010: Samples from Mato Grosso Tested for Presence of Crazy Soybean II
- December 7, 2010: Amazon Deforestation Lowest in Six Years
- December 6, 2010: Soybean Rust Off to a Slow Start in Brazil
- December 6, 2010: Brazilian Sugarcane Harvest Ending Earlier Than Last Year
- December 3, 2010: Estimates of Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso Revised Upwards
- December 3, 2010: Parana Leads Brazil in Percentage of GMO Crops
- December 2, 2010: Dryness in Argentina Slows Soybean Planting and Stresses Corn
- December 2, 2010: Cotton Acreage in Mato Grosso to Increase 27% in 2010/11
November
- November 12, 2010: Soybeans in Southern Brazil Could Feel Affects of La Nina
- November 12, 2010: GMO Crops Continue to Gain Acreage in Brazil
- November 11, 2010: Mato Grosso Soybean Acreage Down, Cotton Acreage Up
- November 11, 2010: Corn Acreage in Sao Paulo Pressured by Sugarcane Expansion
- November 10, 2010: Foreigners Face New Restrictions on Land Purchases in Brazil
- November 10, 2010: Mato Grosso Farmers Will Have 75% Less Soy to Sell In January
- November 9, 2010: Guidelines for non-GMO Grain Being Developed in Brazil
- November 9, 2010: Since 2006, 800 Repossessions Have Occurred in Mato Grosso
- November 8, 2010: Farmers in Mato Grosso Planting Around the Clock to Catch Up
- November 8, 2010: India Imported 19% of Brazil's 2009 Sugar Exports
- November 5, 2010: Argentina Planting Progressing Ahead of Schedule
- November 5, 2010: Biodiesel Capacity Continues to Expand in Brazil
- November 4, 2010: High Prices Could Spur Increased Safrinha Corn Acres in Parana
- November 4, 2010: United States Surpasses Brazil in Ethanol Exports
- November 3, 2010: Brazilian Cotton Acreage Certain to Increase in 2010/11
- November 3, 2010: Farmers Want Brazil's New President to Focus on Infrastructure
- November 2, 2010: Strong Soybean Prices Accelerate Forward Selling in Brazil
- November 2, 2010: Safrinha Corn Acreage in Mato Grosso Could Decline
- November 1, 2010: Brazil-China Trade Commission to Discuss Trade/Currency Policy
- November 1, 2010: Banks in Mato Grosso Resume Repossessing Ag Equipment
October
- October 29, 2010: Barges Moving Again on the Madeira River in Northwestern Brazil
- October 29, 2010: 23 Sugar/ethanol Mills in Brazil are Already Closed for the Season
- October 28, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Aggressively Forward Selling Cotton
- October 28, 2010: Mato Grosso Farmers Have Already Sold 45% of Soy Production
- October 28, 2010: Brazilian Producers Want a B20 Biodiesel Blend by 2020
- October 27, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Seek Niche for Conventional Grain Production
- October 27, 2010: Safrinha Corn Accounts for 38-40% of Brazil's Total Corn Prod.
- October 26, 2010: John Deer Expanding Sugarcane Harvester Manufacturing in Brazil
- October 26, 2010: Cargill Announces Its First Biodiesel Plant in Brazil
- October 25, 2010: Corn and Soy Planting Window in Brazil Narrower than Normal
- October 25, 2010: Brazil Sets New Record for Sugar Exports in September
- October 22, 2010: More than Half of Soy Oil in Mato Grosso Used for Biodiesel
- October 22, 2010: Embrapa and Basf to Release GMO Soybeans in Brazil in 2012
- October 21, 2010: 100 k ha of Soy in Mato Grosso May be Switched to Cotton Instead
- October 21, 2010: Brazil Continues to Lead the World in Orange Juice Exports
- October 20, 2010: Soybean Planting Pace in Brazil Slower Than Last Year and Uneven
- October 20, 2010: Mato Grosso Has Largest Cattle Herd in Brazil
- October 19, 2010: Mato Grosso Farmers Have Already Sold 40% of Their Soy Crop
- October 19, 2010: Sugar More Profitable than Ethanol for Brazilian Sugar Mills
- October 18, 2010: Mechanical Sugarcane Harvesting Increases Rural Unemployment
- October 18, 2010: Heavy Rains in September Delays Sugarcane Harvesting in Brazil
- October 15, 2010: Currency Exchange Rate Aids Brazilian Millers Import Wheat
- October 15, 2010: Farm Groups Ask Judges to Stop Repossession of Equipment in Mato Grosso
- October 14, 2010: GMO Soybeans in Brazil Could Reach 80% Market Share in 2010/11
- October 14, 2010: Delayed Start Could Mean Less Safrinha Corn in Mato Grosso
- October 13, 2010: Rains in Mato Grosso Have Been Less Than 100% Coverage
- October 13, 2010: Transporting Grain in Brazil Four Times More Expensive Than in U.S.
- October 12, 2010: A Strong Brazilian Currency and a Weak Dollar Worry Brazilian Farmers
- October 12, 2010: Brazil Continues to Expand its Fruit Production
- October 11, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Still Struggling to Retire Old Debts
- October 11, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Expanding Cotton Acreage 22% to 29%
- October 8, 2010: Conab Estimates Declines in Soy and Corn Production in 2010/11
- October 8, 2010: High Natural Gas Prices Could Impact Fertilizer Production
- October 7, 2010: Agriculture Accounts for 25% of Brazil's Grosso Domestic Product
- October 7, 2010: Crops in the State of Sao Paulo Benefit from Recent Rains
- October 6, 2010: Recent Rains End Prolonged Dry Season in Much of Brazil
- October 6, 2010: Farmers in Mato Grosso Actively Forward Selling Their Soybeans
- October 5, 2010: Corn Ethanol Production Being Proposed for Mato Grosso
- October 4, 2010: Palm Oil Promoted as Alternative to Soy Oil for Biodiesel
- October 4, 2010: Dry Weather Accelerates the Brazilian Wheat Harvest
- October 1, 2010: Farmers in Bahia to Plant More Cotton and Soybeans but Less Corn
- October 1, 2010: Canola Harvest Starts in Southern Brazil
September
- September 30, 2010: Presidential Elections to be Held in Brazil on October 3rd
- September 30, 2010: Lower Seed Sales Indicate Reduced Full Season Corn Acreage in Brazil
- September 29, 2010: Rains Return - Planting Begins in Southern Brazil
- September 29, 2010: Flooding In Minnesota Could Lower U.S. Corn Yield
- September 28, 2010: Rains End Dry Season in Southern Brazil
- September 28, 2010: Extended Dry Season Impacted Livestock in Central Brazil
- September 27, 2010: Brazilian Government Aims to Blunt Increasing Corn Prices
- September 27, 2010: Framers in Brazil Aggressively Forward Selling Their 2010/11 Crop
- September 24, 2010: Commodity Exports From Brazil Surging, Iron Ore Leads the Way
- September 24, 2010: September Brazilian Corn Exports Could Set a New Record
- September 23, 2010: Mato Grosso Continues to Endure a Relentless Dry Season
- September 23, 2010: Ethanol Production in Brazil Concentrated in Hands of a Few
- September 22, 2010: Initial Soybean Planting Delayed at Least Three Weeks in Brazil
- September 22, 2010: Full Season Corn Crop in Parana Only 5% Planted
- September 21, 2010: New Urea Factory Planned for the State of Parana
- September 20, 2010: Extended Dry Season Impacting Sugarcane Crop in Southern Brazil
- September 20, 2010: Spring Planting Under Way in Rio Grande do Sul
- September 16, 2010: Mato Grosso Farmers May Now Start Planting Soybeans
- September 16, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Expected to Cut Back on Full Season Corn Acreage
- September 15, 2010: Brazilians Continue to Switch from Full Season to Safrinha Corn
- September 15, 2010: Dry Weather in Central Brazil Could Delay Soybean Planting
- September 14, 2010: Lower Profit Margins for Soy in Mato Grosso Compared to Illinois
- September 14, 2010: Low Water Level on Madeira River Impedes Barge Operations
- September 13, 2010: The State of Parana Ranks High In Sustainable Agricultures
- September 10, 2010: La Nina Continues to Worry Brazilian Farmers
- September 10, 2010: Extended Dry Season Good for Brazilian Honey Producers
- September 9, 2010: Sugarcane Producers in Brazil Promoting Bioelectricity
- September 9, 2010: Mato Grosso Farmers Are Aggressive Forward Sellers of Soybeans
- September 8, 2010: Initial Look at Brazil's 2010/11 Growing Season
- September 8, 2010: Initial Look at Argentina's 2010/11 Growing Season
- September 7, 2010: First Ever Chocolate Factory Inaugurated in Brazil's Amazon Region
- September 7, 2010: Dry Weather Impacting Mato Grosso Sugarcane Yields
- September 3, 2010: Congress Approves More Funds to Control Land-Clearing Fires in Brazil
- September 3, 2010: Dry Weather in Southern Brazil Impacting Sugarcane Tonnage
- September 2, 2010: 116 Ships Waiting to Load at the Brazilian Port of Santos
- September 2, 2010: America Latina Logistica Will No Longer Build Railroads in Mato Grosso
- September 1, 2010: Trip Report - Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio
August
- August 31, 2010: Dry Weather Hurting Sugarcane Yields in Southern Brazil
- August 31, 2010: Dry Weather Extending Into Northern Parana, Impacting Wheat
- August 30, 2010: Brazilian Government Levy Fines for Illegal Burning
- August 30, 2010: Timing of Takeover of Brazilian Ports Questioned
- August 27, 2010: U.S. Soybeans out Performing the Corn Crop
- August 27, 2010: U.S. Corn Crop Maturing Too Quickly
- August 26, 2010: Mato Grosso Has Highest Transportation Costs in Brazil
- August 26, 2010: Embrapa Will Increase Development of Conventional Soy in Brazil
- August 25, 2010: Everyone in Central Brazil Waiting for the "Mango Rain"
- August 24, 2010: Frogeye Leaf Spot is Most Expensive Disease to Hit Argentine Soy
- August 24, 2010: Continued Development of La Nina Worries Argentine Farmers
- August 23, 2010: Early Wheat Harvest Starts in Parana, Prices Remain Depressed
- August 23, 2010: Second Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Prod to Meet in Brazil
- August 20, 2010: Domestic Corn Prices Not Encouraging for Brazilian Farmers
- August 20, 2010: Canola Offers an Alternative for Winter Grain Production in Brazil
- August 19, 2010: U. S. Corn Yields May Decline From August Crop Estimate
- August 19, 2010: U.S. Soybean Crop Could Finish Strong, But Faces Challenges
- August 18, 2010: Soybean's Share of Mato Grosso Exports Decreases in 2010
- August 17, 2010: Brazilian Cotton Acreage to Increase in 2010/11
- August 17, 2010: Manioc Root and Sweet Potatoes Promoted as Ethanol Producers
- August 16, 2010: Brazilian Government Continues to Assist Brazilian Corn Growers
- August 16, 2010: Winter Crops in Rio Grande do Sul Little Affected by Cold Weather
- August 13, 2010: Farmers in Parana Pleased With Safrinha Corn Yields
- August 13, 2010: Low Rice Prices Discourage Producers in Rio Grande do Sul
- August 12, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Quickly Adopting GMO Corn Hybrids
- August 12, 2010: Brazilian Scientists Trying to Discover Cause of "Crazy Soybean II"
- August 11, 2010: Brazilian Soybean Acreage Estimated to Increase 3-4% in 2010/11
- August 11, 2010: Another Antarctic Blast Hits Southern Brazil
- August 10, 2010: Brazilian Gov. Paying a High Price for Aggressive Approach to Ag
- August 10, 2010: Waiting to Sell Was the Correct Strategy for Brazilian Soybean Farmers
- August 9, 2010: Canola Gaining Foothold as a Safrinha Crop in Brazil
- August 9, 2010: 4,700 Hectares of Illegal Soybeans Discovered in Parana
- August 6, 2010: Brazilian Congress to Make Land Purchases by Foreigners More Difficult
- August 6, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Are Aggressively Purchasing Inputs for 2010/11 Crops
- August 5, 2010: Trip report - Iowa, Central Illinois and Western Indiana
- August 5, 2010: Brazilian Ports Working to Get Bigger Share of Paraguay Grain Exports
- August 5, 2010: Brazilian Agronomist Explain Strategies to Combat Potential Dry Weather
- August 3, 2010: Brazilian Meteorologists Predict Dry Spring in Southern Brazil
- August 3, 2010: First Corn Ethanol Plant to be Inaugurated in Mato Grosso
- August 2, 2010: India Could Become the "New China" For Latin American Exports
- August 2, 2010: Brazilian Corn Exports Accelerate Due to European Demand
July
- July 30, 2010: Illegal Fires Detected in Sao Paulo Sugarcane Fields
- July 30, 2010: Cellulosic Ethanol Production Focus of Research Efforts in Brazil
- July 29, 2010: Soybeans Could Replace Some Full Season Corn in Southern Brazil
- July 29, 2010: Millet Seen As Alternative to Corn for Safrinha Production
- July 28, 2010: High Temps Increases Dark Respiration in U.S. Corn, Which Could Limit Yields
- July 28, 2010: Improved Soy Prices during July Spur Forward Selling in Brazil
- July 27, 2010: Few Volunteer Soybeans Found During Soybean-free Period in Brazil
- July 27, 2010: Dry Weather Reduces Estimates of Brazil's Sugarcane Production
- July 26, 2010: Argentina and China Fail to Resolve Soybean Oil Dispute
- July 26, 2010: Rate of Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon Region Fell 47% in 2010
- July 23, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Continue to be Slow in Purchasing Inputs
- July 23, 2010: Higher Brazilian Ethanol Prices in 2010 Leads to Reduced Sales
- July 22, 2010: Corn Yields and Prices Disappoint Mato Grosso Farmers
- July 21, 2010: Brazilian Meteorologists Worried About Developing La Nina
- July 21, 2010: Brazil Moving Ahead on Cellulosic Ethanol Research
- July 20, 2010: Arctic Blast Hits Southern South America
- July 20, 2010: Cold Has No Impact on Grain Production, But Could Impact Fruit
- July 19, 2010: "Soja Louca 2" or "Crazy Soybean 2" Puzzles Brazilian Scientists
- July 19, 2010: Increased Palm Oil Production Being Promoted in Brazil
- July 16, 2010: Brazil Maintains Its Leadership of the "Breakfast Commodities"
- July 16, 2010: Brazilian Sugarcane Producers Increase Investments in 2010/11
- July 15, 2010: Brazilian Justice Dept. Trying to Determine How Much Farmland Owned by Foreigners
- July 15, 2010: Early Maturing Cotton Shows Promise in Mato Grosso
- July 14, 2010: Soybeans Account for Only 0.25% of Recent Amazon Deforestation
- July 14, 2010: Safrinha Corn Harvest in Parana Depresses Domestic Corn Prices
- July 13, 2010: Trip Report - Ohio and Indiana
- July 13, 2010: Raw Commodities Account for Nearly Half of Brazil's Exports
- July 12, 2010: Brazilian Scientists Focusing on Reducing Fertilizer Imports
- July 12, 2010: Safrinha Corn Estimates in Mato Grosso Continue to Decline
- July 9, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Are Slow to Purchase Inputs for 2010/11 Crop
- July 9, 2010: Dry Weather Accelerates Sugarcane Harvest in Southeastern Brazil
- July 8, 2010: Heavy Rains in Central Corn Belt Take Toll on Corn and Soy Crops
- July 6, 2010: Cotton Acreage to Increase in Brazil at Expense of Soybean Acreage
June
- June 29, 2010: Foreign Ownership of Farmland in Brazil Could be Restricted
- June 29, 2010: Argentina More Dependent on Soybeans Than Other Major Producers
- June 28, 2010: Conventional Soybeans Finding Niche in Brazil
- June 28, 2010: Biodiesel Could Become Driving Factor for Soybean Demand in Brazil
- June 25, 2010: Copersucar to Process 30% of Brazil's Sugarcane Within Five Years
- June 25, 2010: Los Grobo from Argentina Increasing its Presence in Brazil
- June 24, 2010: Soybean Acreage in Mato Grosso Could be Down 2% in 2010/11
- June 24, 2010: Lack of Storage Continues to be a Problem in Mato Grosso
- June 23, 2010: Central Corn Belt Receiving Too Much of a Good Thing
- June 23, 2010: Brazil Experimenting With a 60-day Cotton Free Period
- June 21, 2010: The Dry Season Has Begun in Central Brazil
- June 21, 2010: Soybean and Corn Prices Not Very Encouraging for Brazilian Farmers
- June 17, 2010: Brazilian Government Running Out of Space to Store Wheat
- June 17, 2010: Lack of Infrastructure Costs Brazilian Farmers R$ 1 Billion
- June 16, 2010: Truckers Forced to Wait Two Days to Unload Soybeans in Parana
- June 16, 2010: Lumber Extracted from Amazon Region Halved in Ten Years
- June 15, 2010: Drowned Out Corn Results in Reduced Harvested Acreage
- June 15, 2010: Corn-on-corn Struggling Under Saturated Conditions
- June 14, 2010: Sugarcane Replacing Oranges in the State of Sao Paulo
- June 14, 2010: Mechanical Sugarcane Harvesting Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- June 10, 2010: Ranchers in Brazil Want to Eliminate Vaccinations for Foot and Mouth Disease
- June 9, 2010: Central Corn Belt Crops Receiving Too Much or Too Little Rain
- June 9, 2010: Accuracy of June Planted Report Now in Doubt
- June 8, 2010: Brazil Announces New Plan to Build On-Farm Storage
- June 8, 2010: Wet Weather Delays Wheat Planting in Rio Grande do Sul
- June 7, 2010: 7% of Brazil's Soybeans Used for Biodiesel Production
- June 4, 2010: Cash Corn Prices Improving in Brazil
- June 4, 2010: Brazilian Cotton Crop Being Impacted by Dry Weather
- June 3, 2010: Over Half of U.S. Corn and Soybean Acreage in Top 5-6 States
- June 3, 2010: Conventional Soybeans Maintaining Niche in Brazil
- June 2, 2010: U.S. Crops Off to Good Start, No Major Concerns As Yet
- June 1, 2010: Cost of Producing Soy in Mato Grosso Estimated at R$ 1,425/ha
May
- May 28, 2010: If a La Nina Develops, It Could Impact Crops in South America
- May 28, 2010: Estimates Lowered Again for Safrinha Corn Crop
- May 27, 2010: One Million Hectares of Brazilian Farmland Owned by Foreigners
- May 27, 2010: Rate of Input Purchases Has Been Slow in Central Brazil
- May 26, 2010: Crop Condition Ratings Need to be Viewed with Caution
- May 26, 2010: Parts of Mato Grosso Receive 5% Normal Rainfall Last 6 Weeks
- May 25, 2010: A Transition to La Nina Would be Important to U.S. Crops
- May 25, 2010: Number of Flex-Fuel Vehicles in Brazil Passes Ten Million Mark
- May 24, 2010: Most Large Sugar Operations in Brazil Owned by Foreigners
- May 24, 2010: Rate of Illegal Deforestation Decreases in Brazil
- May 21, 2010: 90-Day Soybean Free Period Begins in Brazil on June 15th
- May 21, 2010: Brazilian Government Will Start Purchasing Corn on May 25th
- May 20, 2010: Crambe Could Become a New Oil Crop in Brazil
- May 20, 2010: Lower Safrinha Production Could Impact 2010-11 Corn/Soy Acres
- May 19, 2010: Ponding and Slow Development Impacting Corn in Northern Illinois
- May 19, 2010 Crop Progress Slows Resulting in Lower Early 2010 Yield Estimates
- May 18, 2010: Proposed Ethanol Pipeline Inching Toward Realization
- May 18, 2010: Fertilizer Costs Increase 25% in Three Months in Central Brazil
- May 17, 2010: Brazilian Government to Start Buying Corn by End of May
- May 17, 2010: Rain in Southern Brazil Aiding Wheat Planting
- May 14, 2010: Can Brazil's Sugarcane Production Keep up with Ethanol Demand
- May 14, 2010: Embrapa Releases New Soybean Variety Partially Resistant to Rust
- May 13, 2010: Argentina Proposes Banning Imports of Certain Food Products
- May 13, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Look for Alternatives to Safrinha Corn
- May 12, 2010: Early U.S. Crop Conditions by Regions
- May 12, 2010: Heavy Rains Afflict Crop Damage in Tennessee and Kentucky
- May 11, 2010: Low Temperatures and Low Prices Impact Brazilian Corn
- May 11, 2010: Cotton Production Being Impacted by Hot and Dry Conditions
- May 10, 2010: Only 13% of Soy Produced in the Center-West Move by Barge
- May 10, 2010: Petrobras Announces Plans to Establish Another Biofuel Project
- May 7, 2010: La Nina Conditions by Late Summer Could Impact U.S. Yields
- May 7, 2010: Conab Confirms Record Grain Production in Brazil
- May 6, 2010: Brazil's Increasing Ethanol Production Driven by Internal Demand
- May 6, 2010: Farmers in Parana to Reduce Their 2010 Wheat Acreage
- May 5, 2010: 2010 U.S. Soybean Yields Estimated at 44 to 46 Bushels per Acre
- May 5, 2010: Land Prices in Brazil Increase 3.9% Compared To Last Year
- May 4, 2010: New Energy-cane Sugarcane Varieties to Emphasize Fiber Content
- May 4, 2010: Ethanol Once Again More Economical Than Gasoline in Sao Paulo
- May 3, 2010: Argentine Farmers to Increase Wheat Acreage
- May 3, 2010: Peanut Oil Possible Alternative to Soybean Oil in Biodiesel Production
April
- April 30, 2010: Brazil's Safrinha Corn Suffering from Hot and Dry Conditions
- April 30, 2010: Petrobras Announces Construction of Fourth Fertilizer Plant
- April 29, 2010: China Buying Land in 40 Countries to Produce Food Destined For China
- April 29, 2010: Sale of Sugarcane Harvesters Up Sharply in Brazil
- April 28, 2010: Indiana and Ohio on Track for Record Planting Pace
- April 28, 2010: 2010 U.S. Corn Yields Could be In the Range of 165-170 bu/ac
- April 27, 2010: Lack of Adequate Infrastructure Highlighted Again In Mato Grosso
- April 27, 2010: Conventional Soybeans In Brazil Receive Premium Of US$ 0.42 to 0.48 Per Bushel
- April 26, 2010: Brazilian Senate Contemplating Law Limiting Land Purchases By Foreigners
- April 26, 2010: Soybean Harvest Wrapping Up In Rio Grande do Sul
- April 23, 2010: Brazil's Largest Farm Show Will Be Held Next Week
- April 23, 2010: John Deer To Increase Production In Southern Brazil
- April 22, 2010: Brazilian Government Will Start Buying Corn Starting In May
- April 22, 2010: Brazil Needs To Increase Corn Exports, The Question Is How
- April 20, 2010: Station Owners Exchanging Gasoline Pumps For Ethanol Pumps
- April 20, 201: Safrinha Corn And Cotton Crops In Central Brazil Need Rain
- April 19, 2010: Ample Corn Supplies Good News For Livestock Producers
- April 19, 2010: Chinese Import Demands Leads To Changing Brazilian Exports
- April 16, 2010: Sugarcane Harvest Starts Earlier Than Normal In Brazil
- April 16, 2010: Mato Grosso Soybean Yields Lowest In Three Years
- April 15, 2010: Brazil And China Want To Insure Continued Good Relations
- April 15, 2010: Record Brazilian Soy Crop Continues To Cause Logistical Problems
- April 14, 2010: Farmers In Mato Grosso Plant 19% More safrinha Corn
- April 14, 2010: Export Subsidizes Expected To Help Brazilian Corn Exports
- April 13, 2010: Brazilian Soy Producers Worried About Fertilizer Costs
- April 13, 2010: Kepler Weber Hopes Large Brazilian Crops Will Revive Company
- April 12, 2010: Bunge To Expand Its Sugar/Ethanol Operations In Brazil
- April 12, 2010: Brazil Sugar Mills To Produce Less Sugar And More Ethanol
- April 9, 2010: Brazil Gets One Step Closer To Cellulosic Ethanol
- April 9, 2010: Brazilian Government Issuing Subsidies For Ethanol Storage
- April 8, 2010: Brazilian Soybean Industry Launches Soja Plus Brand
- April 8, 2010: Rains Have Slowed The Exports Of Soybeans From Brazil
- April 7, 2010: April 1st Marks Start Of New Sugarcane Production Year In Brazil
- April 7, 2010: Domestic Prices Falling For Both Sugar And Ethanol In Brazil
- April 6, 2010: Chinese President To Visit Brazil
- April 6, 2010: Brazil's Safrinha Corn Crop Getting Bigger
- April 5, 2010: Lower Commodity Prices - More Bad News For Brazilian Producers
- April 5, 2010: Sugarcane Production In Mato Grosso Could Double By 2016
- April 2, 2010: Soy Harvest Losses In Brazil Could Be 2 bu/ac, Total Losses 10%
- April 2, 2010: Brazil Foods Plans Aggressive Acquisitions Outside Of Brazil
- April 1, 2010: 2010 Prospective Planting Report - More Corn And Soy In U.S.
- April 1, 2010: Brazil Announces New Minister Of Agriculture
March
- March 31,2010: Big Crops Not Translating To Big Returns For Brazilian Producers
- March 30, 2010: Port Strike Widens In Argentina To Include Eight Terminals
- March 30, 2010: Brazil To Dispatch Eight Agricultural Attaches Around The World
- March 29, 2010: CME Group And Bovespa Cooperate To Make Ethanol A Commodity
- March 29, 2010: Storage Deficits Loom Large In Brazil
- March 26, 2010: Completion Of Highway BR-163 Will Allow Soybeans To Move North To The Amazon River
- March 26, 2010: Brazil Working To Be Self Sufficient In Fertilizer Production
- March 25, 2010: Renewed International Interest In Brazil's Sugar/Ethanol Industry
- March 25, 2010: Sugarcane Rust Continues To Spread In Brazil
- March 24, 2010: Sugarcane Expansion In Brazil Occupies Mostly Pastureland
- March 24, 2010: Safrinha Corn Planting Nearly Complete, Moisture Deficits Developing
- March 23, 2010: Soybean Sales Remain Slow In Brazil
- March 23, 2010: Brazilian Wheat Producers Undecided About 2010 Wheat Acreage
- March 22, 2010: New Effort Launched To Reduce Deforestation In The Cerrado Region Of Brazil
- March 22, 2010: Brazilian Government Promoting Alternative Vegetable Oils For Biodiesel Production
- March 19, 2010: Argentine Government Imposes Restrictions On Beef Exports
- March 19, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Continue To Battle Late-Season Soybean Rust
- March 18, 2010: Brazilian Soybean Farmers Have Sold Only 35% Of Their Crop
- March 18, 2010: Brazil's Corn Yields Are Good, But Corn Prices Are Low
- March 17, 2010: Normal Spring Planting Possible In The United States
- March 17, 2010: Dry Weather Could Impact Late-Planted Soybeans In Rio Grande do Sul
- March 16, 2010: While Gross Farm Receipts Will Be Higher In Brazil, They Will Be Down In The Center-West Region
- March 16, 2010: Only 11% Of Production Loans In Mato Grosso Came From Banks
- March 15, 2010: Parana Resumes Position As Top Grain Producing State In Brazil
- March 15, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Worried About Talk Of Lowering The Minimum Price For Corn
- March 12, 2010: Sao Paulo Sugarcane Producers Switching To Mechanical Harvesting
- March 12, 2010: U.S. Could Approve Pork Imports From Brazil
- March 11, 2010: Ethanol Prices In Brazil Expected To Ease In 2010
- March 11, 2010: Safrinha Corn Planting Complete In Mato Grosso
- March 10, 2010: Brazilian Farmers Are Rapidly Adopting Genetically Modified Crops
- March 9, 2010: Poor Roads In Brazil Add To Already High Freight Costs
- March 9, 2010: Brazil Overtakes Canada As Third Leading Exporter Of Agricultural Products
- March 8, 2010: Brazil And Argentina Could Have Record Corn Yields In 2009-10
- March 4, 2010: Safrinha Corn Planting Ahead Of Schedule In Mato Grosso Behind Schedule In Parana
- March 4, 2010: Current Soybean Prices Are Below The Cost of Production In Many Regions Of Mato Grosso
- March 3, 2010: Brazilian Corn Harvest Advances Despite Frequent Showers
- March 3, 2010: Lack Of Infrastructure Could Extend Brazil's Export Season
- March 2, 2010: Lower Prices And Higher Freight Rates Squeeze Margins Of Brazilian Soy Producers
- March 1, 2010: Abiove Estimates 2009-10 Brazilian Soybean Production At 65.5 Million Tons
- March 1, 2010: System To Monitor Deforestation Continues To Expand In Brazil
Feburary
- February 23, 2010: Travels Through The Center-West Region Of Brazil
- February 22, 2010: Farmers In Mato Grosso Spending Much More On Fungicides
- February 17, 2010: Mato Grosso Soybean Crop Shrinking
- February 16, 2010: Domestic Prices For Corn In Brazil Is Below The Cost Of Production
- February 11, 2010: Scientist Warn Farmers To Continue Monitoring Rust In Their Fields
- February 11, 2010: Russia Importing Brazilian Soybeans
- February 9, 2010: Lack Of Infrastructure Limiting Growth In Brazilian Grain Production
- February 9, 2010: Mato Grosso Farmers Selling Corn At Half Of The Minimum Price
- February 8, 2010: Traveling Throughout Brazil
- February 8, 2010: Dryer Weather Allows For Increased Harvest Activity In Brazil
- February 5, 2010: Deforestation In Mato Grosso Falls By 80%
- February 4, 2010: South American Soybean Crops Face Increased Disease Pressure
- February 3, 2010: Petrobras Expresses Interest In Building Its Own Ethanol Pipeline
- February 3, 2010: Brazil Joins With Fiat Motors To Develop Engines That Use Pure Vegetable Oil
- February 2, 2010: Shell Entering Into Brazilian Ethanol Production
- February 2, 2010: Truckers Block Highway In Mato Grosso Protesting Slow Unloading At Rail Terminal
- February 1, 2010: Heavy Rains Continue To Worry Brazilian Farmers
- February 1, 2010: Brazil Asking Chinese For Help In Building Transcontinental Railroad
January
- January 29, 2010: White Mold Is An Emerging Concern In Brazilian Soybeans
- January 29, 2010: Construction On BR-163 Suspended Due To Lack Of Funds
- January 28, 2010: Dryer Weather Allows For Harvest Progress In Mato Grosso
- January 28, 2010: Safrinha Corn Acreage In Brazil May Be Less Than Expected
- January 27, 2010: Lack Of Storage Could Force Quick Sale Of Brazilian Soybeans
- January 27, 2010: Monsanto Will Not Sell Bt Roundup Ready 2 Soybeans In Argentina
- January 26, 2010: Brazilian Government Looking For Ways To Ease Ethanol Shortage
- January 26, 2010: Rain, Lack Of Sun, And Muddy Roads Are Some Of The Problems Faced By Brazilian Farmers
- January 25, 2010: Petrobras Declares No Need To Import Corn-Based Ethanol From The U.S.
- January 25, 2009: Cotton Gaining Foothold As Alternative To Safrinha Corn
- January 22, 2010: Early Soybean Harvest Progressing Slowly In Mato Grosso
- January 22, 2010: A New Sugarcane Disease Has Producers Worried
- January 21, 2010: Brazil At Risk Of An Epidemic Of Soybean Rust
- January 21, 2010: Moving Soybeans North To Amazon River Ports Could Save 30% On Transportation Costs
- January 20, 2010: Rains Slow Early Soybean Harvest In Mato Grosso
- January 20, 2010: Parana Resumes Lead As Major Grain Producing State In Brazil
- January 19, 2010: Brazilian Soybean Farmers Must Watch Prices And The Currency
- January 19, 2010: With Large Crops On The Horizon, Storage And Logistical Bottlenecks Expected In Brazil
- January 18, 2010: Heavy Rains In Brazil Good For Soy Development, But Drives Up Costs
- January 18, 2010: Canola Production Gaining A Tiny Foothold In Brazil
- January 15, 2010: Mato Grosso Farmers Could Harvest 4 Million Tons Of Soybeans By End Of January
- January 15, 2010: Bunge Signs Agreement With North-South Railroad To Transport 200 Million Liters Of Ethanol Per Year
- January 14, 2010: Brazil Lowers Ethanol Percentage In Gasoline From 25% To 20% For 90 Days
- January 14, 2010: Heavy Rains Continue To Take Toll On Small Farmers In Rio Grande do Sul
- January 13, 2009: A Record Soybean Crop In Brazil Could Also Mean Record Transportation Costs
- January 13, 2010: Brazilian Soybean Producers Want Northern Ports Expanded
- January 12, 2010: Soybean Farmers In Mato Grosso Planting More GMO Soybeans
- January 12, 2010: Brazilian Scientists Advise Farmers To Be Alert For Soybean Rust
- January 11, 2010: Conab Estimates Brazilian Corn Crop At 50.4 Million Tons
- January 11, 2009: Los Grobo Focuses Expansion Plans In Brazil
- January 8, 2010: Conab Increases Brazil Soybean Estimate To 65.1 Million Tons
- January 8, 2010: Ethanol Prices Soar In Brazil, Government May Reduce Percentage Of Ethanol In Gasoline
- January 7, 2009: Warmer Temperatures Cause Early Soybean Flowering In Brazil
- January 7, 2010: Good Yields Could Leave Brazil With Large Supply Of Corn
- January 6, 2010: Soybean And Corn Crops Improving In Argentina
- January 6, 2010: Lack Of Storage Space Could Be A Real Problem In Mato Grosso
- January 5, 2009: Record Soy Production Expected In Mato Grosso, But Old Problems Persist
- January 5, 2009: Herbicide Resistant Weeds Becoming Larger Problem In Brazil
- January 4, 2010: Sugarcane Producers In Brazil Expect A Big Year In 2010
- January 4, 2010: Brazil Presses Ahead With Biodiesel Program
December
- December 31, 2009: Prospects For The Soybean And Corn Crops In Parana Are High
- December 30, 2009: Brazilian Domestic Corn Market Pressured By Large Corn Stocks
- December 29, 2009: Cotton Harvesters In Brazil Are Modified To Accommodate Short-stature Cotton Varieties
- December 28, 2009: Soybean Harvest Started In Brazil Before Christmas
- December 23, 2009: Brazilian Corn Exports In 2009 Surpasses 2008 Especially To The Middle East
- December 23, 2009: Roundup Ready Soybeans Increasing Market Share In Brazil
- December 22, 2009: Fertilizer Dealers In South America Hoping For A Better Year In 2010
- December 22, 2009: China Reduces Import Tariffs On Ethanol
- December 18, 2009: Conab Reduces Estimate Of Brazil's Sugarcane Production
- December 18, 2009: Heavy Rains In Southern Brazil Evoke Fears Of Severe Outbreak Of Soybean Rust
- December 17, 2009: Brazil's Minister of Agriculture To Step Down In April 2010
- December 17, 2009: Agricultural Trade Between Brazil and China Continues To Expand
- December 16, 2009: Currency Exchange Rate Could Be Key To Profitability In Brazil
- December 16, 2009: Heavy Rains In Central Brazil Raise Fears Of Soybean Rust
- December 15, 2009: Half Of Brazil's Greenhouse Gasses Produced By Cattle Ranching
- December 15, 2009: Nematodes Pose Growing Threat To Brazilian Soybean Production
- December 14, 2009: Brazilian Ethanol Prices Expected To Increase Through January, Consumption Decrease
- December 14, 2009: Cotton Producers In Mato Grosso More Optimistic, Increase Cotton Acreage
- December 11, 2009: Soybean Harvest In Mato Grosso Will Begin In Two Weeks
- December 11, 2009: Farmers In Rio Grande do Sul Racing To Plant Their Soybeans
- December 10, 2009: Brazil Launches Program Designed To Reduce Deforestation
- December 10, 2009: El Nino Rains Are Expected To Aid Spread Of Soybean Rust
- December 9, 2009: Conab Increases Brazilian Soybean Estimate, Lowers Corn Estimate
- December 9, 2009: Largest Sugar Mill In Northern Brazil Set To Open In Tocantins
- December 8, 2009: Lack Of Storage Space Worries Soybean Farmers In Mato Grosso
- December 8, 2007: Opposition Takes Over Argentine Congress, Talk Of Impeachment
- December 7, 2009: Grace Period To Be Extended For Compliance With Brazilian Environmental Law
- December 7, 2009: Farmers In Mato Grosso Awaiting Completion Of The "Soybean Highway"
- December 4, 2009: Brazilian Farmers Now Paying Royalties For GMO Seed
- December 4, 2009: Brazil's Sugar/Ethanol Industries Act To Conserve Water
- December 3, 2009: Latex Prices Rebound In Brazil
- December 3, 2009: Safrinha Corn Production In Brazil Continues To Increase
- December 2, 2009: Losses Due To Severe Storms Continues To Rise In Rio Grande do Sul
- December 2, 2009: Five Cases Of Rust Reported In Commercial Soybean Fields In Mato Grosso
- December 1, 2009: High Ethanol Prices In Brazil Discourage Consumption
- December 1, 2009: Brazil Sets Path To Be Self-sufficient In Fertilizer Production
November
- November 30, 2009: Declining Fertilizer Prices Lowers Cost Of Producing Soybeans In Brazil
- November 30, 2009: Heavy Rains In Rio Grande do Sul Slow Soybean And Rice Planting
- November 27, 2009: Land Values In Brazil Resume Upward Trend
- November 27, 2009: Petrobras To Build New Fertilizer Plant In Mato Grosso do Sul
- November 25, 2009: Rio Grande do Sul Continues To Suffer From Heavy Rains
- November 25, 2009: Bunge Could Become Third Leading Producer of Sugar and Ethanol In Brazil
- November 24, 2009: Heavy Rains Delay Rice Planting In Rio Grande do Sul
- November 24, 2009: Value Of Brazil's Sugar Exports Rising
- November 23, 2009: Cotton Becoming An Alternative To Corn For Safrinha Production
- November 23, 2009: Brazilian Scientists Report Good Results From Flex-fuel Diesel Engine
- November 19, 2009: Embrapa To Build First Research Center In Mato Grosso
- November 18, 2009: Brazilian Agriculture Expanding Into MaToPiBa
- November 18, 2009: Brazilian Corn Production Could Be 50% GMO In 2010-11
- November 17, 2009: Brazil Searching For Additional Domestic Supplies Of Fertilizers
- November 17, 2009: State Of Mato Grosso Promoting Increased Rubber Production
- November 16, 2009: Brazil Implementing Program Aimed At Increasing Corn Yields
- November 16, 2009: Brazilian Food Companies Increasing Exports To The Middle East
- November 13, 2009: Flex-fuel Vehicles Allow Brazilians To Choose Most Economic Fuel
- November 13, 2009: Brazilian Sugarcane Production Expanding Into Pastureland And Soybeans Expanding Into Corn Areas
- November 12, 2009: A Weak U.S. Dollar May Result In Losses For Brazilian Soybean Producers
- November 12, 2009: Brazil Proposes To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 40% By The Year 2020
- November 11, 2009: Is The Drought Really Over In Argentina?
- November 11, 2009: Large Soybean Producers In Argentina Look To Neighboring Countries To Expand Their Operations
- November 10, 2009: Biodiesel Producers In Brazil Propose A B20 Blend For Urban Areas
- November 10, 2009: Scientists Warn That Global Warming Could Affect Brazilian Food Production
- November 9, 2009: Cost Of Transporting Soybeans Out Of Central Brazil Will Likely Increase
- November 9, 2009: Brazilian Soybean Farmers Working For Continued Success Against Soybean Rust
- November 6, 2009: Planting Progress Slows In Argentina Due To Dry Conditions
- November 6, 2009: Conab Reports Soybeans Only Row Crop Expanding In Brazil
- November 5, 2009: Fertilizer Sales In Brazil Down In 2009
- November 5, 2009: Embrapa Releases New Soybean Varieties To Be Tested In Mato Grosso
- November 4, 2009: Forward Selling Of Mato Grosso Soybeans Remains Slow
- November 4, 2009: Brazilian Scientists Propose The Use Of Degraded Pastures For Soybean Expansion
- November 3, 2009: Largest Soybean Producing Municipality In Brazil Wrapping Up Soybean Planting
- November 3, 2009: Brazilian Farmers Experimenting With Canola As Alternative To Wheat Production
- November 2, 2009: Early Heat Wave Hits Northern Argentina
- November 2, 2009: Rural Unrest Returns To The Soybean Fields Of Eastern Paraguay
October
- October 31, 2009: Soybean Planting In Mato Grosso Ahead Of Schedule, Dryer Weather Encourages Quicker Planting Pace In Parana
- October 31, 2009: Alcohol Prices Rise In Brazil Due To Temporary Shortages
- October 30, 2009: Potential Storage Bottleneck Developing In Mato Grosso
- October 30, 2009: Soybean Planting In Argentina Reaches 5% Complete, Corn Planting Reaches 65%
- October 29, 2009: Prices For Forward Contracted Soybeans In Mato Grosso Below The Cost Of Production
- October 29, 2009: Brazilian Government Trying To Eliminate Foot and Mouth Disease By The End Of 2010
- October 28, 2009: Sentinel Soybean Plots In Brazil Alert Farmers To Soybean Rust
- October 28, 2009: Rain in Parana Delays Planting Of The Full Season Corn Crop
- October 28, 2009: The Port of Paranagua Key For Expanded Trade Ties Between Brazil and China
- October 27, 2009: Good Weather Accelerates Soybean Planting In Mato Grosso
- October 27, 2009: Brazil Is Searching For Ways To Become Self Sufficient In Fertilizers
- October 26, 2009: Brazilian Congress Preparing To Expand Crop Insurance Program
- October 26, 2009: Brazilian Trade Mission Expands Ties With China
- October 26, 2009: Rains In Parana Delaying Soybean Planting
- October 25, 2009: Corn Planting In Rio Grande do Sul Reach 50%, Soybeans 1%
- October 25, 2009: Brazil And The U.S. Could Be Competing For Soybean Export Business In Early 2010
- October 25, 2009: B5 Biodiesel Will Be The Law In Brazil Starting In January 2010
- October 23, 2009: Brazilian Soybean Acreage May Increase As A Result Of Poor Quality Wheat
- October 23, 2009: Corn Planting In Argentina Reaches 60%
- October 23, 2009: Planting Of The 2009-10 Soybean Crop In Argentina Has Begun
- October 22, 2009: Saturated Conditions In Southern Brazil Slow Planting Progress
- October 22, 2009: Canada Temporarily Takes Over Lead As Main Supplier Of Wheat To Brazil
- October 22, 2009: Sugarcane Producers Criticize Efforts To Reduce Alcohol Prices In Brazil
- October 21, 2009: Wheat Farmers In Parana Batteling From Low Yields And Low Prices
- October 21, 2009: Soybean Rust Found In Parana - The Earliest On Record
- October 20, 2009: Indians Invade Two Ranches In Mato Grosso do Sul
- October 19, 2009: Double Cropping Soybeans With Corn Or Cotton On The Increase In Brazil
- October 15, 2009: Mato Grosso Soybeans Already 15% Planted
- October 15, 2009: Brazilian Officials Debating Ways To Reduce Price Of Alcohol
- October 13, 2009: Brazilian Soy Farmers Very Worried About Strong Brazilian Real
- October 13, 2009: Conab - Brazilian Soy Production Up 9-10% In '09-10, Corn Even
- October 13, 2009: Farmers In Rio Grande do Sul Switching From Corn To Soybeans
- October 6, 2009: Rains Arrive Early In Brazil And So Too Has Soybean Rust
- October 6, 2009: Farmers In Parana Cutting Back On Full-Season Corn Acreage
September
- September 29, 2009: Record Soybean Exports Leaves Brazil Crushers Short Of Soybeans
- September 22, 2009: Lower Prices, Stronger Currency, Not Good News For Brazilians
- September 15, 2009: Argentina Becoming A Monocrop Country Of Only Soybeans
- September 15, 2009: Brazilian Government Lowers Cost Of Diesel Fuel 9.6%
- September 15, 2009: Corn Planting Starting In S.A., Soy Planting Starts Today In Brazil
- September 15, 2009: Early Start To Planting In Brazil Means An Early Start To Exports
- September 15, 2009: Hopeful Rains In Central Brazil, Heavy Rains In Southern Brazil
- September 15, 2009: New Soy Variety Tolerant To Rust Available To Plant In Brazil
- September 8, 2009: Argentina To Produce 53 mt Of Soybeans In 2009-10
- September 8, 2009: Bolivia To Produce 1.5 mt Of Soybeans In 2009-10
- September 8, 2009: Paraguay To Produce 6.0 mt Of Soybeans In 2009-10
- September 8, 2009: 2009-10 South American Soy Crop 124 mt, 27.5 mt More Than 2008-09
- September 2009: Construction Set To Resume On Mato Grosso Railroad
- September 2009: Argentina May Need To Import Wheat And Beef In 2010
- September 2009: Brazil Increases Diesel Fuel To A B4 Blend (4% Vegetable Oil)
- September 2009: Financial Situation Of Brazilian Farmers Still Precarious
August