AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/21/2023
Today’s episode looks at the Western drought, wildfires, vaccinations in spring-breeding herds, beef imports from […]
Brazil
Ethanol Exports Dip While Imports from Brazil Soar
U.S. ethanol exports in September fell to 75.8 million gallons, equal to a 6 percent drop from the previous month according to the latest data released by the Renewable Fuels Association.
Brazil Confirms Two Cases of BSE in Cattle
Over the weekend, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply confirmed two atypical cases of BSE in their country.
Devalued Real Helps Brazilian Livestock Herds to Expand
As the U.S. cattle herd continues to contract, Brazil’s herd is expected to increase by 4 percent this year and another 4 percent in 2022, though beef production is likely to fall in 2021 by 6 percent.
U.S. Corn Producers May Find Eager Brazilian Buyers
Corn growers in the United States may find an interesting partner in the export market soon: Brazil.
Brazilian Soybean Growers Experiencing a Ten-fold Production Increase
Soybean production in Brazil over the past 30 years has increased almost ninefold according to data from the National Supply Company and presented by the University of Illinois’ FarmDoc.
Brazil and European Union Poised to Expand Exports
While the volume of agricultural exports is projected to expand over the next ten years, U.S. exports of major crop and livestock commodities are also expected to face stiff competition from Brazil and the European Union.
Bloomberg Says Brazil and China Close to FTA
As the United States is working to fill administration positions in anticipation of a Presidential transition in January, Brazil has been on the phone with China working on a massive free trade agreement.
Brazilian Cotton Growers Expected to Reduce 2021 Acreage
The Foreign Agriculture Service is reporting Brazilian cotton planting at 3.7 million acres, with the production of just over 12 million bale.
U.S. Cotton’s Dominance in Turkey Facing Brazilian Pressure
According to the Foreign Agriculture Service, yields in the South Eastern region has been better than expected due to favorable weather conditions.
Brazil Third Biggest Competitor to U.S. Agricultural Exports
razil has emerged as a major competitor for the United States in global agricultural markets, and is now the world’s third largest exporter behind the European Union and the United States.
Brazil’s New Third Corn Crop Increases Annual Production
The U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service has raised its corn production estimate for Brazil based upon a large increase in acreage, as well as good yields for the second crop in the CenterWest state of Mato Grosso.
Currency Depreciation Helps Brazilian Farmers Hit Record Profits
Brazilian farmers are on a trajectory to have the highest soybean return in history for the 2019/20 marketing year.
Low Prices Causing Drop in Brazilian Cotton Plantings
USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service projects 2021 Brazilian cotton plantings at 3.7 million acres, down 10 percent from the current harvest.