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Brazil imports most of its fertilizer and plants in September, leaving growers exposed while U.S. rivals largely bought before the spike.
Industry experts say global competition, federal policy, crop insurance programs, and entrenched infrastructure make large-scale shifts away from corn and soybeans economically unrealistic.
Resolution of the long-running Corteva licensing dispute contributed €448M to divisional sales, helping Bayer’s Crop Science division hit a 39.9% EBITDA margin — a 6.2-percentage-point expansion year on year.
USDA planting data show corn and wheat acreage falling 3% each as farmers shift toward soybeans, while the WFP warns 45 million more people could face acute hunger if the conflict persists.
ADM and Hill’s Pet Nutrition expand regenerative farming to 18,500 acres across the U.S. and Hungary
ADM will pay farmers in Illinois, Minnesota and Hungary for measurable outcomes in soil health, watershed quality and biodiversity, covering 18,500 acres of corn and soybean supply chain fields for Hill’s pet food.
New agricultural commitments aim to rebuild trade flows devastated by tariffs and could reshape U.S. fertilizer demand, soybean acreage, and grain export forecasts through 2028.
Authorizations permit food and feed use for 10 years, but cultivation remains prohibited under EU rules.
New product combines two active ingredients to target white mold and other yield-limiting diseases ahead of the 2026 growing season.
State-backed agricultural research group scales biological nitrogen fixation across millions of hectares, reducing import dependence and emissions.
Registration restores over-the-top use on dicamba-tolerant crops following legal setbacks.
The company says technology could add up to $4 billion in farm value.
Indian traders secure rare long-term coverage to hedge against potential palm oil supply constraints.
The company plans to launch commercially in the 2027/28 season, pending regulatory approvals.
USDA signals farm aid announcement and trade deal details within weeks.
Use of cover crops rises across U.S. as growers seek to manage nutrients and reduce input expenses.
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