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Cotton Prices Soften as Supply Concerns Ease and Chinese Demand Uncertain

Cotton prices have retreated in recent weeks, reflecting an easing of concerns about exportable supplies and uncertainty regarding Chinese import demand in the upcoming 2024/25 marketing year, according to a report by Cotton Incorporated. Benchmark prices across major markets have experienced a decline over the past month. The July
Cotton Prices Soften as Supply Concerns Ease and Chinese Demand Uncertain

Global Wheat Stocks Dwindle for Fifth Straight Year, Intensifying Export Competition

Global wheat stocks are projected to decline for the fifth consecutive year, reaching their lowest levels since 2015/16, as major exporting countries grapple with smaller harvests and robust demand, according to a report published by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). This tightening of global wheat supplies
Global Wheat Stocks Dwindle for Fifth Straight Year, Intensifying Export Competition

US Corn Production Expected to Decline, But Exports to Rise Amidst Global Shifts

US corn production is projected to decline in the 2024/25 marketing year, but exports are forecast to rise as global production dynamics shift, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released by the USDA. The agency forecasts US corn production to reach 14.9
US Corn Production Expected to Decline, But Exports to Rise Amidst Global Shifts

Palm Oil Production Inches Up, Stocks Tighten on Strong Demand

Global palm oil production is forecast to see a marginal increase in the 2024/25 marketing year, driven by improved weather conditions in major producing regions. However, despite the uptick in production, global palm oil stocks are expected to decline due to robust demand, particularly from India and Southeast Asia,

Global Soybean Production Set to Hit Record High, Driven by Brazil and US Expansion

Global soybean production is projected to reach an all-time high in the 2024/25 marketing year, fueled by significant area expansion in Brazil and increased plantings in the United States, according to a report published by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The FAS forecasts global soybean production
Global Soybean Production Set to Hit Record High, Driven by Brazil and US Expansion

Mexico Sugar Production Revised Upward, US Beet Sugar Output Trimmed

Mexico's sugar production for the 2023/24 marketing year has been revised upward, while US beet sugar production estimates have been trimmed, according to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released by the USDA last week. The report projects Mexico's sugar output to

China Wheat Production Forecast to Reach Record High

China's wheat production is projected to reach a record high in the 2023/24 marketing year, bolstered by favorable weather conditions and improved yields, according to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA forecasts China's wheat output to reach 140 million
China Wheat Production Forecast to Reach Record High

Global Cotton Consumption Projected to Reach Four-Year High

Global cotton consumption is forecast to rise to 116.9 million bales in the 2024/25 marketing year, marking a four-year high and a significant increase from the previous year's consumption level, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) published on Friday. This upward
Global Cotton Consumption Projected to Reach Four-Year High

Myanmar's Corn Production and Exports Remain Depressed Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Economic Challenges

Myanmar's corn production and exports are expected to remain subdued in the 2024/25 marketing year, hampered by ongoing conflict, economic instability, and logistical challenges, according to a report by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The report highlights the significant impact of civil unrest in

Thailand Sugar Production Set to Rebound as Exports Surge

Thailand's sugar production is expected to rebound in the 2024/25 marketing year, driven by a recovery in sugarcane production and increased sucrose yields, according to a recent report by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). FAS forecasts sugarcane production to reach around 96 million metric
Thailand Sugar Production Set to Rebound as Exports Surge