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Rice can trap and kill Spodoptera frugiperda in its spikelets.

Study shows action of floral trichomes and volatiles against young caterpillar larvae.

14.05.2026 | 14:58 (UTC -3)

Rice can trap and kill Spodoptera frugiperda in its spikelets.

Water stress alters indirect defenses in tomato and wheat.

Study shows effects of drought on defense genes and attraction of natural enemies in laboratory tests.

15.05.2026 | 08:25 (UTC -3)

Agricultural Market - May 15, 2026

Commodity prices fall amid US-China standoff.

15.05.2026 | 07:26 (UTC -3)

Vittia's sales fall 11,5% in Q1 26

Net revenue totals R$ 121,9 million; company attributes decline to caution in purchasing supplies.

15.05.2026 | 07:19 (UTC -3)

RS Harvest 2025/26: Winter crops advance in the field

Emater/RS report indicates the start of canola and oat planting; soybean harvest nears 95% of the total area.

14.05.2026 | 16:58 (UTC -3)

Minas Gerais invests R$ 3 million in technology to combat citrus greening.

Agreement bets on AI for monitoring and strengthening the production of oranges, tangerines, and lemons in Minas Gerais.

14.05.2026 | 16:35 (UTC -3)

Expocitros 2026 brings forward official opening in São Paulo

The event in Cordeirópolis begins on May 26th, bringing together technical discussions, innovation, and industry leaders.

14.05.2026 | 16:29 (UTC -3)

Shipment containing 48 tons of sugar seized in Paranaguá

Inspectors found evidence of insoluble materials above the limit.

14.05.2026 | 16:23 (UTC -3)

Luiz Vizeu presides over the new Peanut Sector Chamber.

A forum linked to the Ministry of Agriculture will discuss policies and strategies for the sector.

14.05.2026 | 16:15 (UTC -3)

John Deere strengthens portfolio management in Latin America.

Bruno Muller assumes new position as manager after a 17-year career with the company.

14.05.2026 | 15:59 (UTC -3)

PR Safra 2025/26: Corn ethanol advances 71%

Biofuel production grows in Paraná while corn withstands the first frosts of the cycle.

14.05.2026 | 15:08 (UTC -3)

Minas Gerais is expected to register a record sugarcane harvest.

Favorable weather conditions contributed to the good performance of the crops.

14.05.2026 | 14:49 (UTC -3)

Brazil hosts International Conference on Precision Agriculture

For the first time outside the Northern Hemisphere, the event will take place in July in Porto Alegre.

14.05.2026 | 14:29 (UTC -3)

Agricultural exports are set to increase by 12% in April 2026.

Sector revenue reaches USD 16,6 billion, according to analysis by Itaú BBA.

14.05.2026 | 14:21 (UTC -3)

São Paulo doubles Geographical Indications that increase the value of products.

The state already has 14 products with Geographical Indication (GI) from various regions.

14.05.2026 | 13:57 (UTC -3)

Celito Missio is the new president of Aprosem.

New administration strengthens training, communication, and strategic coordination in Matopiba.

14.05.2026 | 13:45 (UTC -3)

Syngenta inaugurates research and development center in Almería.

The unit in El Ejido will support the development of resistant seeds for vegetables.

14.05.2026 | 11:08 (UTC -3)

Conab projects a record harvest of 358 million tons.

The eighth survey indicates a 1,6% increase in grain production, with growth in soybeans and declines in rice, wheat, and second-crop corn.

14.05.2026 | 10:17 (UTC -3)

Andrallus spinidens is recorded in rice in Brazil.

A predatory bug was found in Maranhão preying on Mocis latipes caterpillars.

14.05.2026 | 09:45 (UTC -3)

Odor receptors open a new front in pest management.

Review brings together advances in cryo-EM, molecular evolution, and applications for semiochemicals and genetic control.

13.05.2026 | 21:17 (UTC -3)

Pesticide sales in the EU are set to grow again in 2024.

Eurostat reports 316 tons sold and greater progress in fungicides and molluscicides.

13.05.2026 | 20:16 (UTC -3)

Corteva launches Verpixo fungicide in the US.

The product has received EPA registration and will be used against cercosporiosis in sugar beets.

13.05.2026 | 20:15 (UTC -3)

Rodrigo Burci Dias takes over management at Sumitomo Chemical.

Executive leaves BASF after 12 years to take on strategic sales planning at Sumitomo.

13.05.2026 | 17:19 (UTC -3)

USP study proposes new theory about bees and crops.

Researchers suggest that flowers help direct pollinators to crops.

13.05.2026 | 16:51 (UTC -3)

Geopolitics keeps fertilizer prices high in the global market.

Conflict in the Middle East is keeping prices high and leading producers to reduce inventories and seek alternatives.

13.05.2026 | 15:57 (UTC -3)

Abramilho Congress presents data and perspectives of the sector.

More accessible rural credit, advocacy for technology, and new raw materials for ethanol were some of the topics discussed.

13.05.2026 | 15:44 (UTC -3)

Sunflower harvest in Goiás faces climate impacts.

Even with the expansion of the cultivated area, production is expected to fall short of anticipated potential.

13.05.2026 | 15:25 (UTC -3)

MS Safra 2025/26: Soybean harvest is complete.

Survey indicates recovery in soybean productivity and a favorable scenario for the development of the second corn crop.

13.05.2026 | 15:17 (UTC -3)

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Cultivar Magazine - News and Technical Articles from the Agricultural Sector

Rice can trap and kill Spodoptera frugiperda in its spikelets.

Water stress alters indirect defenses in tomato and wheat.

Agricultural Market - May 15, 2026

Vittia's sales fall 11,5% in Q1 26

RS Harvest 2025/26: Winter crops advance in the field

Minas Gerais invests R$ 3 million in technology to combat citrus greening.

Expocitros 2026 brings forward official opening in São Paulo

Shipment containing 48 tons of sugar seized in Paranaguá

Luiz Vizeu presides over the new Peanut Sector Chamber.

John Deere strengthens portfolio management in Latin America.

PR Safra 2025/26: Corn ethanol advances 71%

Minas Gerais is expected to register a record sugarcane harvest.

Brazil hosts International Conference on Precision Agriculture

Agricultural exports are set to increase by 12% in April 2026.

São Paulo doubles Geographical Indications that increase the value of products.

Celito Missio is the new president of Aprosem.

Syngenta inaugurates research and development center in Almería.

Conab projects a record harvest of 358 million tons.

Andrallus spinidens is recorded in rice in Brazil.

Odor receptors open a new front in pest management.

Pesticide sales in the EU are set to grow again in 2024.

Corteva launches Verpixo fungicide in the US.

Rodrigo Burci Dias takes over management at Sumitomo Chemical.

USP study proposes new theory about bees and crops.

Geopolitics keeps fertilizer prices high in the global market.

Abramilho Congress presents data and perspectives of the sector.

Sunflower harvest in Goiás faces climate impacts.

MS Safra 2025/26: Soybean harvest is complete.