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2025/26 Harvest: Brazil is expected to reach 353,4 million tons.

This volume represents a 0,3% increase compared to the previous harvest.

13.03.2026 | 10:32 (UTC -3)

2025/26 Harvest: Brazil is expected to reach 353,4 million tons.

The weekend will have stable weather in all regions of Rio Grande do Sul.

The forecast for most of next week is also for stable weather.

13.03.2026 | 14:11 (UTC -3)

Diesel prices surge up to 13,8% at distributors, putting pressure on costs.

A survey based on 93 invoices reveals an increase in diesel and gasoline prices at the beginning of the month.

13.03.2026 | 14:06 (UTC -3)

Bio-input regulations could define Brazil's leadership.

Anpii Bio presents five pillars to strengthen innovation and competitiveness in the sector.

13.03.2026 | 14:00 (UTC -3)

Research advances in the development of cold-tolerant avocados.

Breeding lines withstand temperatures as low as -8°C and expand cultivation potential in northern Florida.

13.03.2026 | 13:52 (UTC -3)

Ports handled 104 million tons in January.

Price increases reach 12,79% in the month; soybeans advance 114,3%.

13.03.2026 | 13:43 (UTC -3)

Agricultural Market - March 13, 2026

War in the Middle East puts pressure on oil and sustains grain prices.

13.03.2026 | 10:24 (UTC -3)

CNH has new global technology communications leadership.

Erin Rinehart takes over the role after leading strategic marketing.

13.03.2026 | 09:59 (UTC -3)

Overexpression of ABC genes reduces the effectiveness of emamectin.

Study identifies carriers associated with Spodoptera frugiperda resistance and warns about the need for insecticide rotation.

13.03.2026 | 09:15 (UTC -3)

The wetlands of the Cerrado biome store more carbon than the Amazon rainforest.

Study indicates up to 1.200 tons of carbon per hectare in the wetlands and grasslands of the biome.

13.03.2026 | 08:03 (UTC -3)

Loss of the queen activates the dopaminergic pathway in worker bees.

Study identifies increased brain dopamine and hormonal activation during ovarian development in Apis mellifera.

12.03.2026 | 14:06 (UTC -3)

Marini expands traction solutions and presents technologies at Expodireto.

Brazilian company highlights portfolio of agricultural wheels.

12.03.2026 | 11:19 (UTC -3)

Anpii Bio workshop discusses market trends and data.

Open to the public for the first time, the 3rd Workshop on Market Intelligence in Bio-inputs will take place on March 17th and 18th.

12.03.2026 | 11:10 (UTC -3)

Brazilian executive takes on global digital leadership role at Syngenta.

Gustavo Almeida leads the company's global commercial platforms and technological architecture.

12.03.2026 | 10:47 (UTC -3)

PR Harvest 2025/26: Corn exports skyrocket

The state is also making progress with the rice harvest and monitoring the pear market.

12.03.2026 | 10:41 (UTC -3)

ADM allocates US$500 for technical support and rural succession in the USA.

Partnership with American Farmland Trust reaches producers in six states.

12.03.2026 | 10:20 (UTC -3)

SLC Agrícola reports record revenue of R$ 8,6 billion in 2025.

The company plans to continue expanding productivity and irrigated area.

12.03.2026 | 08:12 (UTC -3)

Canola expands its share of winter income in 2026.

The national opening of the planting season at Expodireto Cotrijal 2026 reinforces the advance of the oilseed crop.

12.03.2026 | 07:46 (UTC -3)

Wheat Forum highlights new markets for the cereal.

An event at Expodireto Cotrijal discussed biofuels, the foreign market, and management practices to increase competitiveness.

12.03.2026 | 07:28 (UTC -3)

Delayed sowing increases critical density of winter wheat.

Global synthesis shows an increase in the critical seed rate and partial compensation for losses with higher density.

12.03.2026 | 07:28 (UTC -3)

Mycorrhizal fungi use RNA to stimulate root colonization.

Study reveals molecular communication between fungus and plant that promotes symbiosis.

11.03.2026 | 17:26 (UTC -3)

Stara launches new version of the Absoluta planter at Expodireto Cotrijal.

The machine combines integrated soil copying, electric metering, and small seed and furrow spraying systems right out of the factory.

11.03.2026 | 16:13 (UTC -3)

Parasitoid mite alters the development of the potato tuber moth.

Volatile compounds from Pyemotes zhonghuajia elicit responses consistent with the concept of "fear ecology".

11.03.2026 | 14:55 (UTC -3)

Case IH presents a new generation of technologies at Expodireto Cotrijal.

The brand highlights the Patriot 50 series sprayer and the Axial-Flow 260 Automation series combine harvester.

11.03.2026 | 14:23 (UTC -3)

Fungi in the roots activate defense mechanisms among broccoli plants.

Study shows that Trichoderma hamatum transmits warning signals between neighboring plants and reduces damage from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.

11.03.2026 | 13:53 (UTC -3)

Jacto highlights technologies and the Condor product line during Expodireto Cotrijal.

Company brings to the trade show spraying solutions with flow control and operating interface to reduce waste.

11.03.2026 | 13:06 (UTC -3)

AGCO announces new global director of digital and information.

Jena Holtberg-Benge takes the lead to accelerate connected solutions and the use of AI.

11.03.2026 | 10:15 (UTC -3)

Baldan brings financing starting at 2,5% per year and barter to Expodireto.

The company presents solutions for fleet modernization and offers special conditions for business deals.

11.03.2026 | 09:37 (UTC -3)

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Cultivar Magazine - News and Technical Articles from the Agricultural Sector

2025/26 Harvest: Brazil is expected to reach 353,4 million tons.

The weekend will have stable weather in all regions of Rio Grande do Sul.

Diesel prices surge up to 13,8% at distributors, putting pressure on costs.

Bio-input regulations could define Brazil's leadership.

Research advances in the development of cold-tolerant avocados.

Ports handled 104 million tons in January.

Agricultural Market - March 13, 2026

CNH has new global technology communications leadership.

Overexpression of ABC genes reduces the effectiveness of emamectin.

The wetlands of the Cerrado biome store more carbon than the Amazon rainforest.

Loss of the queen activates the dopaminergic pathway in worker bees.

Marini expands traction solutions and presents technologies at Expodireto.

Anpii Bio workshop discusses market trends and data.

Brazilian executive takes on global digital leadership role at Syngenta.

PR Harvest 2025/26: Corn exports skyrocket

ADM allocates US$500 for technical support and rural succession in the USA.

SLC Agrícola reports record revenue of R$ 8,6 billion in 2025.

Canola expands its share of winter income in 2026.

Wheat Forum highlights new markets for the cereal.

Delayed sowing increases critical density of winter wheat.

Mycorrhizal fungi use RNA to stimulate root colonization.

Stara launches new version of the Absoluta planter at Expodireto Cotrijal.

Parasitoid mite alters the development of the potato tuber moth.

Case IH presents a new generation of technologies at Expodireto Cotrijal.

Fungi in the roots activate defense mechanisms among broccoli plants.

Jacto highlights technologies and the Condor product line during Expodireto Cotrijal.

AGCO announces new global director of digital and information.

Baldan brings financing starting at 2,5% per year and barter to Expodireto.