Grains
Brazil Has the World’s Priciest Corn
Brazil currently has the most expensive corn among the main suppliers— a situation that exposes a new market dynamic
International
Trade War
How Trump’s Tariffs May Impact Brazil’s Exports
Brazil exported $12 billion in agricultural products to the U.S. in 2024, including $3.7 billion in forest products such as pulp
INTERVIEW - EDUARDO ASSAD
How Brazil Can Double Farm Output Without Deforestation
Publications indicate that growing two crops a year in Brazi doubles the land’s productive use from 42% to 80%
From villain to example?
Amazonian State Aims to Track Cattle Individually by 2026
Para is leading an unprecedented movement in the country, heading a transformation that could enable sustainable cattle ranching
Stocks
JBS Secures BNDES Approval for US Listing
J&F, the holding company controlled by the brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista, has signed an agreement with BNDESPar
Crop Nutrients
Nutrien Outperforms Fertilizer Peers Even Amid Brazil Overhaul
This year, Nutrien's shares have risen 8.3% in New York, while Norwegian Yara has gained 3.9% on the Oslo Stock Exchange, and Mosaic has tumbled 6%
Biofuels
Brazil’s Corn-Ethanol Production May Double By 2027
Brazil will face an oversupply that could reduce ethanol prices below gasoline parity for an extended period, says JP Morgan
Soybeans
Rio Grande do Sul Struggles on Weather Losses. Again
Soybean output in the state has been affected by adverse weather for the fourth season in a row, raising concerns on farmers' finances
Tradings
How Cofco Prepares to Gain More Ground in Brazil’s Exports
In recent years, Cofco International has secured a leading position in Brazil’s commodity exports. Now, it is close to filling a crucial gap to gain an even larger share of shipments. By the end of March, the Chinese giant will start operations at its new terminal at Santos Port, tripling its export capacity at Latin […]
Logistics
Brazil’s Truck Obsession Keeps Rising as Railway Investments Fail
The share of railways in soybean transportation from farms to ports declined from 47% in 2010 to 33% in 2023, a study shows