Author Archive: Juan Pedro Tomas

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OMV and Airbus collaborate to drive aviation decarbonization

OMV and Airbus collaborate to drive aviation decarbonization

January 21, 2025 |

In Austria, OMV and Airbus have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the decarbonization of the aviation industry through SAF. Under the agreement, OMV and Airbus will explore joint solutions to broaden the voluntary access to SAF for various customer groups, aimed at stimulating new demand and thereby supporting large-scale investments in new SAF […]

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Ohio Soybean Association thanks U.S. Treasury for new guidance on biofuel credit

Ohio Soybean Association thanks U.S. Treasury for new guidance on biofuel credit

January 19, 2025 |

In New York, Morning Ag Clips reported that the Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) commended the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the release of new guidance surrounding the 45Z biofuel tax credit.  The guidance addresses key aspects of biofuel production and outlines the eligibility criteria for claiming the credit, benefiting soybean farmers by further strengthening […]

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Anec raises forecasts for Brazil’s soybean, corn and wheat exports in January

Anec raises forecasts for Brazil’s soybean, corn and wheat exports in January

January 19, 2025 |

In Brazil, Dinheiro Rural reported that Brazil’s exports of soybeans, soybean meal, corn and wheat in January are expected to end January above initial projections, according to data by the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). The country’s soybean shipments were estimated at 2.19 million tons, compared to 1.71 million in the previous week’s projection. […]

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Brazil’s soybean production to reach over 172 million tons this cycle, report finds

Brazil’s soybean production to reach over 172 million tons this cycle, report finds

January 19, 2025 |

In Brazil, Globo Rural reported that Brazil is expected to harvest a record soybean crop in 2024/25, valued at 172.4 million tons, according to an estimate by Agroconsult. If confirmed, the volume will represent a growth of 10.9% compared to the result of 2023/24. According to the consultancy, the start of the current season was […]

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Louis Dreyfus Company buys grain facility in Uruguay, aims to expand camelina planting

Louis Dreyfus Company buys grain facility in Uruguay, aims to expand camelina planting

January 19, 2025 |

In Uruguay, Infonegocios reported that Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced the acquisition of a grain and oilseed storage facility in Colonia, Uruguay. This facility, operated by the company for the past six years, is strategically located 2.5 kilometers from the port of Nueva Palmira , Uruguay’s main bulk terminal. The report noted that crops such […]

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USDA publishes interim rule on technical guidelines for climate-smart agriculture crops used as biofuel feedstocks

USDA publishes interim rule on technical guidelines for climate-smart agriculture crops used as biofuel feedstocks

January 19, 2025 |

In Washington DC, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the publication of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The interim rule establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production of biofuel feedstock commodity crops grown in the United […]

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US winter wheat plantings up from 2024, USDA says

US winter wheat plantings up from 2024, USDA says

January 19, 2025 |

In Washington DC, World Grain reported that US farmers last fall planted more acres to winter wheat for harvest in 2025 than they did for 2024, but fewer than 2023 and just shy of the five-year average acreage, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Seedings of winter wheat for harvest this year were […]

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Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says 21% of the Argentine soybean area is in poor to average condition

Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says 21% of the Argentine soybean area is in poor to average condition

January 19, 2025 |

In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that a report by the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange stated that 21% of the overall area planted with the crop is in poor to fair condition due to water restrictions. “This situation is especially critical in the south of the core zone, where the greatest decrease in water conditions […]

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BCR reduces corn, soybean production estimates in Argentina

BCR reduces corn, soybean production estimates in Argentina

January 19, 2025 |

In Argentina, La Nacion reported that the Rosario Grain Exchage (BCR) said that Argentina’s 2024/25 corn crop is expected to reach 48 million tons, down from a previous estimate of 50-51 million tons, due to the impact of a drought.  In its monthly grains report, the BCR said its estimate for 2024/25 soybean production would […]

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Neste introduces its renewable diesel to the Italian market in collaboration with fuel distributor Firmin

Neste introduces its renewable diesel to the Italian market in collaboration with fuel distributor Firmin

January 19, 2025 |

In Finland, Neste said it is partnering with Italian fuel distributor Firmin to make Neste MY Renewable Diesel available for the first time in Italy to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is available in Italy from the beginning of January, 2025, the firm said. […]

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