Pro Farmer Analysis
Exports of Canadian grain for the first month of the 2024-25 marketing year were off to a good start with data from the Canadian Grain Commission showing increases for several crops.
The Amazon region of northern Brazil continues to suffer under the worst drought in 120 years, resulting in the lowest water level at the Port of Manaus in 122 years.
The Container Port Performance Index 2023 reveals a stark contrast between Chinese and American port efficiencies.
India approved a 101 billion rupee (US $1.2 billion) program to double edible oil production in the country within seven years, aiming to reduce dependence on costlier imports.
Brazil is projected to import its highest amount of diesel in two years, driven by a strong economy and increased fuel demand.
CARB is maintaining its proposal from August to limit credit generation for certain crop-based biofuels, while expanding the scope of feedstocks affected.
The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office and USDA on Monday detailed strides made in expanding market access and boosting agricultural exports for U.S. producers.
Russia hiked the export duty for corn almost tenfold, marking the first sign of export curbs amid lower corn crop forecasts.
Winter wheat planting rates in Russia have fallen to an 11-year low, clouding the outlook for the 2025 harvest, Black Sea consultancy SovEcon said.
USDA revised its forecast for food prices in 2024, expecting a smaller increase than previously predicted.