Reuters — The world scaled back biotech crop planting for the first time ever in 2015, led by a decline in the U.S., which has fuelled rapid expansion of genetically […] Read more
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Global GMO area dips in 2015 in first-ever decline
Argentina declares flood emergency in six key farm provinces
Buenos Aires | Reuters — Six of Argentina’s main farm provinces were declared flood emergency areas by the government on Friday, making special credit lines and tax breaks available to […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans set new 2016 low as rains hit dry Argentina
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures slid to seven-week lows on Monday after weekend rains across major exporter Argentina reduced the likelihood that dry weather would curb yields. Wheat […] Read more
Argentine government to allow beef imports
Buenos Aires | Reuters –– Argentina will allow beef imports if the recent opening of the export market results in a domestic shortage of steaks and burgers, farm minister Ricardo […] Read more
Argentine corn sowing booms on optimism over new government
Buenos Aires | Reuters — A late-season corn planting flurry in No. 4 world exporter Argentina could push output to the same level as the previous crop year, thanks to […] Read more
Cargill’s Q2 profit drops amid commodities slump
Chicago | Reuters –– Slumping commodities prices and weak demand in some markets took their toll on profits for global commodities trader Cargill in the quarter ending Nov. 30, sending […] Read more
Argentine soy sales after tax cut disappoint government
Buenos Aires | Reuters — Argentina’s centre-right government said Monday it was disappointed by the volume of soy stocks sold by farmers in the three weeks since it reduced the […] Read more
U.S. grains: Rain in Brazil’s forecasts dampens soy futures
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures touched a one-week low on Thursday as expectations for beneficial rains in top exporter Brazil overshadowed stronger-than-expected U.S. export sales. Concerns about large […] Read more
Devalued Argentine peso seen spurring grain exports
Buenos Aires | Reuters — The currency devaluation set to kick off in Argentina on Thursday is expected to pump millions of tonnes of pent-up grains supply into the international […] Read more
Argentina’s Macri ditches wheat, corn, beef export taxes
Buenos Aires | Reuters –– Argentine President Mauricio Macri said he would sign a decree on Monday eliminating corn and wheat export taxes as part of his plan to revitalize […] Read more
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