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Fendt and PTx Trimble launch AI for weed control.

The RowPilot system uses artificial intelligence to guide mechanical weeding with greater precision and efficiency.

16.01.2026 | 16:11 (UTC -3)

Fendt and PTx Trimble launch AI for weed control.

US Supreme Court to hear Durnell v. Monsanto case

Ruling could unify understanding on pesticide labeling.

18.01.2026 | 15:09 (UTC -3)

Average freight price per kilometer traveled rises 1,78% in December.

The value of R$ 7,44 is the highest recorded in 2025.

16.01.2026 | 17:34 (UTC -3)

Embrapa opens call for applications to license cassava nursery owners.

Producers registered with Renasem can purchase cassava cuttings of five cultivars for multiplication and sale.

16.01.2026 | 17:15 (UTC -3)

Raiza Machado takes over as commercial director of Ubyfol.

Executive will now lead the company's commercial strategy and operations in strategic regions of the country.

16.01.2026 | 16:37 (UTC -3)

Rio Grande do Sul extends soybean planting calendar.

This measure may be adopted upon request from the producer; the deadline is now February 15th.

16.01.2026 | 16:20 (UTC -3)

Tomato production grows in Rio Grande do Sul, but prices fall.

Increased supply and peak summer harvest impact producers' income.

16.01.2026 | 15:57 (UTC -3)

Sugarcane productivity improves in the Center-South region in December.

The average yield reached 73,4 t/ha, a 26,6% increase compared to the previous year, according to CTC data.

16.01.2026 | 15:34 (UTC -3)

The weekend should bring isolated showers to much of Rio Grande do Sul.

The forecast for next week indicates a return to stable weather across the state.

16.01.2026 | 15:29 (UTC -3)

Corteva defines leadership for global producer services.

Arthur Cançado takes on a role focused on hedging and sustainability.

16.01.2026 | 15:05 (UTC -3)

Record soybean production in 2025 consolidates Brazilian leadership.

China has concentrated imports in the country, but an agreement with the US could change that scenario in 2026.

16.01.2026 | 14:46 (UTC -3)

Mosaic sees weak demand for fertilizers in the 4th quarter of 2025.

Phosphate sales fell in North America and Brazil.

16.01.2026 | 14:35 (UTC -3)

Bayer has a new global regulatory affairs manager.

Luiz Henrique Valerio combines global regulatory management with scientific strategy for herbicides in Latin America.

16.01.2026 | 10:22 (UTC -3)

Validamycin reduces reproduction of the fall armyworm.

Study shows that antibiotics compromise fertility, longevity, and egg hatching.

16.01.2026 | 09:05 (UTC -3)

DNA testing speeds up detection of the spotted-wing fly.

A method using real-time PCR identifies infestation in a few hours and improves pest control.

16.01.2026 | 08:36 (UTC -3)

Agricultural Market - January 16, 2026

China supports fundamentals and soybeans rebound after USDA scare.

16.01.2026 | 08:16 (UTC -3)

One in four new tractors in Germany is a Fendt.

The brand leads in registrations despite the overall market decline, according to official data.

16.01.2026 | 07:47 (UTC -3)

RS 2025/26 Harvest: Corn silage registers good performance.

Emater/RS reports favorable weather and 65% of the planned area already planted in the state.

15.01.2026 | 17:41 (UTC -3)

The Mercosur-EU agreement should benefit Brazilian tobacco.

A gradual reduction in tariffs tends to correct competitive asymmetry and strengthen Brazilian exports to the European market.

15.01.2026 | 15:45 (UTC -3)

Global corn abundance has set a precedent for 2025, driving down prices.

StoneX projects growth in ethanol consumption and lower production in Brazil by 2026.

15.01.2026 | 15:41 (UTC -3)

PR Safra 2025/26: soybeans maintain a positive outlook in January

Deral's assessment indicates that 90% of the crops are in good condition and reinforces the expectation of 22 million tons.

15.01.2026 | 15:33 (UTC -3)

Study highlights limitations of sexual confusion in the control of Cydia pomonella.

Combined protocols further reduce pest mating in orchards.

15.01.2026 | 15:07 (UTC -3)

Fertilization reduces migratory locusts

Agricultural-scale study shows that increased nitrogen in the soil reduces pest damage

15.01.2026 | 14:37 (UTC -3)

BASF strengthens its fruit and vegetable business in Latin America.

Elena Fumagalli Romário takes over the strategic marketing management of the segment.

15.01.2026 | 14:26 (UTC -3)

The biodiesel sector is expected to grow in 2026 after a record high.

Demand could exceed 10 million tons with the maintenance of B15 and advances in industrial capacity.

15.01.2026 | 14:14 (UTC -3)

Rice industry warns of risk of collapse in Santa Catarina.

SindArroz-SC and the Sectoral Chamber request credit, tax incentives, and support for marketing.

15.01.2026 | 14:08 (UTC -3)

Glyphosate residues in soil generate an adaptive response in tomatoes.

Tomato daughter plants exposed to the herbicide show reduced sensitivity to the product.

15.01.2026 | 13:46 (UTC -3)

Brazil should harvest 353,1 million tons of grains in the 2025/26 harvest

With a 0,3% increase in production and a 2,6% increase in cultivated area, soybeans stand out.

15.01.2026 | 09:55 (UTC -3)

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Cultivar Magazine - News and Technical Articles from the Agricultural Sector

Fendt and PTx Trimble launch AI for weed control.

US Supreme Court to hear Durnell v. Monsanto case

Average freight price per kilometer traveled rises 1,78% in December.

Embrapa opens call for applications to license cassava nursery owners.

Raiza Machado takes over as commercial director of Ubyfol.

Rio Grande do Sul extends soybean planting calendar.

Tomato production grows in Rio Grande do Sul, but prices fall.

Sugarcane productivity improves in the Center-South region in December.

The weekend should bring isolated showers to much of Rio Grande do Sul.

Corteva defines leadership for global producer services.

Record soybean production in 2025 consolidates Brazilian leadership.

Mosaic sees weak demand for fertilizers in the 4th quarter of 2025.

Bayer has a new global regulatory affairs manager.

Validamycin reduces reproduction of the fall armyworm.

DNA testing speeds up detection of the spotted-wing fly.

Agricultural Market - January 16, 2026

One in four new tractors in Germany is a Fendt.

RS 2025/26 Harvest: Corn silage registers good performance.

The Mercosur-EU agreement should benefit Brazilian tobacco.

Global corn abundance has set a precedent for 2025, driving down prices.

PR Safra 2025/26: soybeans maintain a positive outlook in January

Study highlights limitations of sexual confusion in the control of Cydia pomonella.

Fertilization reduces migratory locusts

BASF strengthens its fruit and vegetable business in Latin America.

The biodiesel sector is expected to grow in 2026 after a record high.

Rice industry warns of risk of collapse in Santa Catarina.

Glyphosate residues in soil generate an adaptive response in tomatoes.

Brazil should harvest 353,1 million tons of grains in the 2025/26 harvest