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Embrapa identifies bacteria that fix nitrogen in cotton

Microorganisms have shown potential to replace some nitrogen fertilizers and generate new bio-inputs

10.08.2026 | 18:00 (UTC -3)

Embrapa identifies bacteria that fix nitrogen in cotton

EPA registers Silvec's technology for managing citrus greening

Platform uses citrus tristeza virus to produce spinach defensins in citrus plants

11.08.2026 | 06:01 (UTC -3)

Corn loses genetic variability in a key group for productivity

Study identifies low variance in yield in intermediate-cycle Stiff Stalk lines

11.08.2026 | 05:41 (UTC -3)

Weather in the US keeps soybean market under pressure.

Soybeans remain sensitive to US rains, and corn continues to be pressured by the advance of the second crop.

10.08.2026 | 17:37 (UTC -3)

The advancement of bio-inputs will be debated at the XXII Relare.

Experts will discuss the use of microorganisms, biological control, legislation, and new agricultural products.

10.08.2026 | 16:46 (UTC -3)

Inmet: weather forecast for Tuesday (11) and Wednesday (12)

Southern region will have a week marked by storms; dry weather and high temperatures prevail in the central region of Brazil.

10.08.2026 | 16:35 (UTC -3)

Geopolitics redefines trade and creates opportunities for agriculture.

Experts advocate for a long-term strategy to expand markets and reduce risks to Brazilian agribusiness.

10.08.2026 | 16:26 (UTC -3)

Paraná will have a record wheat deficit in the 2026/27 harvest.

Projected production of 2,2 million tons will fall 1,6 million tons short of mill demand.

10.08.2026 | 16:22 (UTC -3)

Digital Agriculture Day discusses AI, connectivity and innovation.

The IICA and Embrapa event will take place on August 26th in Campinas; registration is free.

10.08.2026 | 16:17 (UTC -3)

Inmet: weather forecast between August 10th and 17th

Heavier rainfall is expected in Rio Grande do Sul, while much of the country will experience stable weather.

10.08.2026 | 16:09 (UTC -3)

Fendt Ideal harvests 2.599 tons of corn in 24 hours.

The brand was certified by RankBrasil and surpasses records of 8 and 12 hours with a single harvester.

10.08.2026 | 15:17 (UTC -3)

Soybean pod and grain rot: advances in knowledge about the disease.

By Austeclínio Lopes de Farias Neto, researcher at Embrapa Cerrados

10.08.2026 | 15:11 (UTC -3)

Winter viticulture advances in new regions of Brazil.

The 2026 harvest begins with an expansion of cultivated areas and expectations of a 15% increase in the crop yield.

10.08.2026 | 15:06 (UTC -3)

CBA 2026 discusses state policy to strengthen agriculture.

Authorities and leaders advocated for long-term actions to increase the competitiveness of Brazilian agribusiness.

10.08.2026 | 14:00 (UTC -3)

Brazilian cotton exports grew 21,8% in July.

The volume shipped was 155 tons; revenue also increased, reaching US$264,4 million.

10.08.2026 | 13:47 (UTC -3)

Valtra focuses on operational efficiency at Expointer 2026.

The brand showcases machines for different soil types and crops, focusing on productivity and cost reduction.

10.08.2026 | 10:57 (UTC -3)

Arabica coffee harvest advances to 74% in the Expocacer area.

Work progressed significantly thanks to the dry and stable weather in the Cerrado Mineiro region last week.

10.08.2026 | 10:35 (UTC -3)

AI and gene editing will be discussed at CBSementes 2026.

Symposium on forage seeds will discuss biotechnology, oversight, and Brazilian leadership in the global market.

10.08.2026 | 10:31 (UTC -3)

Brazilian Federal Revenue Service releases online ITR 2026 declaration.

The platform allows you to fill out, submit, and correct the DITR (Declaration of Rural Land Tax) online, without installing any software.

10.08.2026 | 09:28 (UTC -3)

Victor S. Leal assumes commercial leadership of EuroChem Brazil

Executive leaves ICL after 16 years and will now lead the company's commercial and marketing areas

10.08.2026 | 08:48 (UTC -3)

Trichoderma increases crop tolerance to abiotic stresses

Researchers have gathered evidence on salinity, drought, and metals, and point to limitations for its use in the field

10.08.2026 | 08:22 (UTC -3)

Viruses and parasitoid venom alter arthropods

Field trial links components of Cotesia glomerata to herbivore and parasitoid colonization

09.08.2026 | 14:26 (UTC -3)

Aphid protein activates citrus defense against psyllid

AsKE8 reduced phloem feeding and fecundity of Diaphorina citri in a study with sweet orange trees

09.08.2026 | 11:01 (UTC -3)

Symbiotic virus reduces aphid survival in laboratory

Modified APV transported insecticidal protein and double-stranded RNA in Acyrthosiphon pisum

08.08.2026 | 17:26 (UTC -3)

Fungal effector causes defoliation in cotton and olive trees

A gene present in Verticillium dahliae controls pathogenicity and may have been transferred between fungi

08.08.2026 | 10:05 (UTC -3)

Citrus farming begins the 2026/27 harvest season with pressured margins

Lower prices, greening initiatives, and high costs increase economic selectivity in the sector

07.08.2026 | 16:43 (UTC -3)

Inmet: weather forecast until Monday (10)

The institute predicts cold weather and frost in Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, as well as storms in Paraná, southern Mato Grosso do Sul, and São Paulo.

07.08.2026 | 15:11 (UTC -3)

EPA exempts eCry1Gb.1Ig protein from residue limit in corn

The rule applies to field corn, sweet corn, and popcorn with protein incorporated into the plant

07.08.2026 | 15:04 (UTC -3)

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Cultivar Magazine - News and Technical Articles from the Agricultural Sector

Embrapa identifies bacteria that fix nitrogen in cotton

EPA registers Silvec's technology for managing citrus greening

Corn loses genetic variability in a key group for productivity

Weather in the US keeps soybean market under pressure.

The advancement of bio-inputs will be debated at the XXII Relare.

Inmet: weather forecast for Tuesday (11) and Wednesday (12)

Geopolitics redefines trade and creates opportunities for agriculture.

Paraná will have a record wheat deficit in the 2026/27 harvest.

Digital Agriculture Day discusses AI, connectivity and innovation.

Inmet: weather forecast between August 10th and 17th

Fendt Ideal harvests 2.599 tons of corn in 24 hours.

Soybean pod and grain rot: advances in knowledge about the disease.

Winter viticulture advances in new regions of Brazil.

CBA 2026 discusses state policy to strengthen agriculture.

Brazilian cotton exports grew 21,8% in July.

Valtra focuses on operational efficiency at Expointer 2026.

Arabica coffee harvest advances to 74% in the Expocacer area.

AI and gene editing will be discussed at CBSementes 2026.

Brazilian Federal Revenue Service releases online ITR 2026 declaration.

Victor S. Leal assumes commercial leadership of EuroChem Brazil

Trichoderma increases crop tolerance to abiotic stresses

Viruses and parasitoid venom alter arthropods

Aphid protein activates citrus defense against psyllid

Symbiotic virus reduces aphid survival in laboratory

Fungal effector causes defoliation in cotton and olive trees

Citrus farming begins the 2026/27 harvest season with pressured margins

Inmet: weather forecast until Monday (10)

EPA exempts eCry1Gb.1Ig protein from residue limit in corn