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US Corn Farmers Brace for Steep Losses as Prices Plummet, Expenses Stay High

Downturn in grain markets raises concerns about a prolonged period of financial strain for corn growers A combination of falling corn prices and stubbornly high input costs is threatening to push US corn farmers deep into the red for the 2024-25 season. As reported by Argus Media, a steep decline

Ukrainian Farmers Battle Drought as Winter Grain Sowing Begins

Lack of soil moisture threatens 2025 harvest prospects, despite hopes for favorable weather later in the season Ukrainian farmers have begun the crucial task of planting winter grains for the 2025 harvest, but their efforts are being hampered by widespread drought conditions, according to a report by Reuters. State weather

GM Embraces Hybrid-Flex Technology in Brazil

Automaker to launch first-ever ethanol-compatible hybrid vehicles, joining industry shift in the South American nation General Motors (GM) is entering the hybrid-flex arena, announcing plans to produce vehicles that can run on a combination of gasoline, ethanol, and electric power. The move underscores the growing importance of flexible-fuel technology in

Cargill: Agribusiness Giant Faces Profit Pinch as Commodity Boom Fades

Cargill confronts shrinking margins and a shifting agricultural landscape Cargill, the typically tight-lipped behemoth of the American agricultural industry, is facing a new reality: leaner times. As reported by Bloomberg, the privately held company, a global leader in commodity trading and food production, enjoyed a seven-year stretch of remarkable profitability

Cocoa Prices Tumble as Favorable West African Weather Boosts Crop Outlook

Improved growing conditions ease supply concerns, sending cocoa futures sharply lower Cocoa prices experienced a steep decline this week as beneficial rains across West Africa, a crucial cocoa-growing region, alleviated concerns about tight global supplies. The improved crop prospects prompted a sell-off in cocoa futures, pushing prices down sharply from

India's Ethanol Drive Transforms Corn Trade, Turning Exporter into Importer

Surge in ethanol demand pushes up local corn prices, squeezing poultry producers and impacting global markets India's ambition to boost ethanol production from corn has upended its agricultural landscape, transforming the nation from a major corn exporter into a net importer for the first time in decades. As

EU Under Pressure to Overhaul €387 Billion Farm Subsidy System

Report urges shift to income-based support for farmers, sparking debate over the future of European agriculture The European Union is under pressure to overhaul its massive farm subsidy program, with a new report recommending a fundamental shift from land-based payments to an income-based support system for farmers. This proposal, drafted

Big Agriculture Flexes Its Lobbying Muscle, Shielding Profits From Climate Action

Farming groups worldwide wield significant influence, securing subsidies and delaying environmental regulations, according to a Financial Times investigation. From the sun-drenched fields of Brazil to the rolling pastures of Europe, a powerful force is quietly shaping the future of agriculture – the lobbying might of Big Agriculture. A recent investigation by

Sugar Prices Surge as Wildfires in Brazil Fuel Global Supply Fears

Drought-stricken Brazil sees production forecasts slashed, deepening the global sugar deficit Sugar prices continued their upward climb this week, fueled by escalating concerns over a deepening global supply deficit, as reported by Bloomberg. Raging wildfires in Brazil, the world's largest sugar producer, have further diminished production prospects in

Cotton Prices Fall as Global Supply Glut Looms

Cotton prices continued their downward slide this month, driven by expectations for another year of abundant global supply and swelling stockpiles. The latest monthly report from Cotton Incorporated paints a clear picture: a buyer's market is emerging for cotton. Benchmark cotton futures contracts across the board, including the