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Market

Agricultural freight rates fluctuate with the rise in corn prices and exports.

Exports of corn and soybeans grew 10,53% and 7,8% respectively through July, with a notable increase in exports through the Northern Arc.

28.08.2026 | 17:16 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Inmet: weather forecast until Monday (31)

August ends with storms and hail in the South, as well as a sharp rise in temperature in the rest of Brazil.

28.08.2026 | 15:57 (UTC -3)

Market

Ethanol prices rise again as demand increases.

Competitiveness against gasoline and a higher mandatory blend favor price recovery, according to Itaú BBA.

28.08.2026 | 15:48 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Embrapa presents four new products at Expointer 2026.

Company highlights new pear variety, publication on blackberry cultivation, and new apps for yerba mate.

28.08.2026 | 15:40 (UTC -3)

El Niño puts rice farming in SC on alert for the new harvest

Impacts of the climate phenomenon were discussed in a lecture promoted by SindArroz-SC this Thursday (27)

28.08.2026 | 15:32 (UTC -3)

CBSementes

Seed sector advocates for updating the Plant Variety Protection Law.

Abrasem coordinates proposal to modernize legislation to keep pace with technological advancements in the sector.

28.08.2026 | 15:15 (UTC -3)

Emater/RS

RS 2026/27 Harvest: Rains challenge the start of the cycle.

Excess moisture affects corn planting and restricts operations in winter crops.

28.08.2026 | 14:35 (UTC -3)

Soy protein binds to sulfur and zinc in the seeds

Genotypes with higher protein levels accumulated more sulfur and zinc and increased the ratio between glycinin and beta-conglycinin

28.08.2026 | 14:32 (UTC -3)

Market

Falling fertilizer prices improve terms of trade in agriculture

Urea prices fall and commodity price increases purchasing power; MAP still limits recovery in several crops

28.08.2026 | 11:14 (UTC -3)

Scientists analyze methomyl resistance in Dalbulus maidis

Rotation of action methods and integrated management are gaining importance to minimize the problem

28.08.2026 | 09:15 (UTC -3)

Agricultural Market - August 28, 2026

Soybeans react positively in Chicago, improving the environment for grains

28.08.2026 | 07:47 (UTC -3)

Law

Complementary Law creates up to R$ 10 billion in incentives for fertilizers

Tax credits until 2031 cover fertilizers, raw materials, bio-inputs, biofertilizers, and remineralizers

28.08.2026 | 07:29 (UTC -3)

CBSementes

Pirated seeds cause losses of R$ 10 billion per year in Brazil.

The use of illegal materials reduces productivity and generates losses for the seed market.

27.08.2026 | 17:29 (UTC -3)

INMET

Inmet: weather forecast for Friday (28) and Saturday (29)

Instability decreases in the Midwest and Southeast, but increases in the South; temperatures rise across the country.

27.08.2026 | 16:36 (UTC -3)

Sindustrigo

Smaller harvest and international scenario put pressure on wheat prices.

A drop in Brazilian production, El Niño, and the impacts of the war are generating concerns about the supply and costs of the grain.

27.08.2026 | 16:04 (UTC -3)

Brazilian Cotton School opens registration for new class.

Pre-registrations for the 2027 class can be made until October.

27.08.2026 | 15:58 (UTC -3)

Deral

PR Harvest 2026/27: Record soybean production forecast

Initial estimates from Deral indicate a production of 22,6 million tons in an area of 5,76 million hectares.

27.08.2026 | 15:25 (UTC -3)

PTx

SAE Brazil Symposium highlights the next leap of AI in the field.

PTx executive participates in debate on data, embedded intelligence, and machine learning in agricultural operations.

27.08.2026 | 14:33 (UTC -3)

Corn production for the first crop in São Paulo grows 41% in the 2025/26 cycle.

The state produced 2,06 million tons; soybean production remained stable.

27.08.2026 | 14:26 (UTC -3)

CBSementes

Reduced dependence on China challenges the future of Brazilian soy.

Genetics, gene editing, and value addition are gaining ground in the face of changes in the global market.

27.08.2026 | 14:18 (UTC -3)

Valtra

Technology increases the importance of pre-harvest agricultural review.

Preventive maintenance, calibration, and connectivity help reduce downtime and waste.

27.08.2026 | 14:13 (UTC -3)

Getap

Expansion of grain ethanol opens new frontiers in Brazil.

The sector is advancing and bringing mills closer to areas with potential for growth in grain production.

27.08.2026 | 14:06 (UTC -3)

Producers demand evidence to adopt RNAi biopesticides.

An Australian study points to efficacy, safety, regulation, and cost as key factors for adoption in the field.

27.08.2026 | 13:43 (UTC -3)

Rabobank

Fertilizers and demand are reshaping the landscape for major crops

Rabobank points to delays in urea and MAP, tight margins in soybeans, firm demand for corn, and pressure on coffee

27.08.2026 | 12:50 (UTC -3)

BASF

Chinese court confirms patent infringement related to saflufenacil

The ruling prevents the infringing company from manufacturing, selling, and exporting products with technology patented by BASF

27.08.2026 | 10:16 (UTC -3)

CH1 corn germplasm resists fall armyworm

Study points to lower survival, fecundity, and preference of Spodoptera frugiperda for the lineage

27.08.2026 | 09:28 (UTC -3)

Bayer

Bayer appoints Paula Munhoz Antunes to lead trials

Professional expands role in company's research and development with a focus on crop protection trials

27.08.2026 | 09:03 (UTC -3)

Telenomus remus performs better on Spodoptera litura eggs

Host posture strategy influences parasitism, emergence, and functional response of the parasitoid

27.08.2026 | 08:41 (UTC -3)