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Australia exports 2.1 million tons of wheat in March

Australia exports 2.1 million tons of wheat in March

May 18, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkAgroConsult reported that Australia exported 2.11 million tons of wheat, including durum, in March, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This figure represents an increase of 0.4% from the 2.10 million tons shipped in February, but down 17 percentage points from the volume exported in March 2024. On […]

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USDA says the EU will produce 136 million tons of wheat this year

USDA says the EU will produce 136 million tons of wheat this year

May 18, 2025 |

In Canada, the Western Production reported that The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects the European Union to produce 136 million tons of wheat, an 11% increase from last year and 3% above the five-year average. Heavy autumn rains caused some flooding and plant loss but also recharged soil moisture reserves throughout much of Europe, according […]

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Agri-industry raises concerns over declining production of sorghum in South Africa

Agri-industry raises concerns over declining production of sorghum in South Africa

May 18, 2025 |

In South Africa, IOL reported that he Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has raised its alarm over the decline of sorghum planting in the country.  Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of the Agbiz highlighted the paradox facing the sorghum industry: despite its nutritional benefits and the potential for biofuel production, consumer demand remains dismally […]

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China warns of extreme heat threatening wheat crops in key growing regions

China warns of extreme heat threatening wheat crops in key growing regions

May 18, 2025 |

In Hong Kong, Dismund Daily reported that China’s meteorological authorities issued a warning about the high risk of dry, hot winds in the next days, which could severely impact winter wheat crops in major producing provinces, including Henan. The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) forecasted that temperatures in parts of Henan, Shaanxi, Shanxi, and other regions […]

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USDA estimates Argentina’s soybean harvest at 49 million tons in 2024/2025

USDA estimates Argentina’s soybean harvest at 49 million tons in 2024/2025

May 18, 2025 |

In Argentina, La Nacion reported that The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated Argentina’s soybean production for the 2024/25 season at 49 million tons. The USDA also forecasted a 48.5 million tons harvest for the following season. The USDA estimated Argentina’s corn production for the 2024/25 season at 50 million tons and wheat production for […]

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Safras & Mercado adjusts soybean production in Argentina to 50.5 million tons

Safras & Mercado adjusts soybean production in Argentina to 50.5 million tons

May 18, 2025 |

In Brazil, Safras reported that it has adjusted its Argentine harvest forecast for the 2024/25 season, increasing its forecast from 48.4 million tons expected in February due to adverse weather conditions to 50.5 million tons.  Analyst Agustin Geier explained that early soybean yields in the core zone were much higher than expected, and despite the […]

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USDA forecasts global production of 15.8 billion bushels of corn, 4.34 billion bushels of soybeans for 2025-26

USDA forecasts global production of 15.8 billion bushels of corn, 4.34 billion bushels of soybeans for 2025-26

May 18, 2025 |

In Nebraska, Progressive Farmer reported that the USDA forecasted a 15.8-billion-bushel corn crop and a 4.34 bushel soybean crop for the 2025-26 marketing year. USDA estimated that the global wheat production for 2025-26 at 1.921 billion bushels, an increase from last May’s estimate of 1.858 bb. These forecasts were released as part of USDA’s latest […]

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CONAB says Brazilian is on track to reach record soybean production

CONAB says Brazilian is on track to reach record soybean production

May 18, 2025 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that Brazil’s Conab said that with harvest nearly over, soybean production should be around 168.342 million tons, up 14% on the year, with the yield rising 10.5% thanks to improved weather. The report noted that second crop corn planting has wrapped up in Brazil with the crop pegged at 99.803 million […]

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Lignin Industries secures fresh funds to accelerate commercialization plans

Lignin Industries secures fresh funds to accelerate commercialization plans

May 18, 2025 |

In Sweden, Swedish greentech company Lignin Industries AB has raised $4.36 million in fresh funding; as the company accelerates its commercialization and scaleup plans.  The investment round was led by the Carrick family, Lignin Industries’ founders and majority owner. The round was supported by over two dozen investors. Lignin Industries has created Renol, a patented […]

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BNQ, CSA Group introduce new standard for hydrogen production and carbon intensity

BNQ, CSA Group introduce new standard for hydrogen production and carbon intensity

May 18, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Canadian certification body, the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ), and compatriot standards organization, CSA Group, have published the ‘Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard’ – a methodology for reporting the production pathway and carbon intensity of hydrogen. The report noted that this new standard establishes a “harmonized” methodology for […]

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