Agriculture, Energy and Metal Information
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) anticipates implementing an enhanced system for its weekly export sales reporting program, with the upgraded system, named the Export Sales Reporting and Query System (ESRQS), expected to be rolled out in late 2025. Exporters are mandated by law to report sales of U.S. agricultural commodities to the USDA’s Foreign […]
U.S. wheat farmers are facing increasingly challenging economic conditions in 2024, with many anticipating a year in which breaking even will be difficult due to ample global supply keeping prices near their lowest levels in almost four years. The oversupply of wheat has particularly impacted winter wheat farmers in the Great Plains, who may face […]
French energy company Engie has expanded its biogas portfolio by acquiring two biomethane production sites in the Netherlands, with plans to increase their capacity as part of its broader goal to produce 10 terawatt hours (TWh) of biogas and sell 30 TWh annually in Europe by 2030. The latest acquisitions have bolstered Engie’s total installed […]
Argentina’s agricultural heartland is facing concerns over potential delays and production losses in the ongoing soybean harvest due to prolonged and heavy rainfall, according to the Rosario grains exchange. The recent downpours, with some areas receiving up to 140 millimeters, have hindered the drying process in many regions, prompting worries about the soybean harvest. The […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) weekly crop progress report revealed that 55% of the U.S. winter wheat crop was rated in good-to-excellent condition, marking a slight decrease from the previous week. Despite the dip, these ratings are the highest for this time of year since 2020, indicating a relatively strong condition for the winter […]
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by Turkey and prompted by the United Nations, aimed at ensuring the safety of shipping in the Black Sea, nearly resulted in a deal that was unexpectedly scuttled by Kyiv, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity. The negotiations, which had […]
Ukraine’s farm ministry has projected a decrease in the country’s grain harvest to approximately 52 million metric tons in 2024, down from 58 million tons in 2023. The anticipated decline is primarily attributed to an expected reduction in the sowing area, with the ministry forecasting a 4.5% decrease in the sowing area for corn to […]
An investigation conducted by the animal protection group Humane Society International (HSI) revealed a high risk of diseases developing in some fur farms in China, potentially posing a threat of animal-to-human transmission. The study, conducted at the end of 2023, focused on five fur farms in China’s northern Hebei and Liaoning provinces, where foxes, raccoon […]
Malaysia’s palm oil stocks reached a 10-month low at the end of March, driven by a significant increase in exports that offset a rebound in production, according to the industry regulator. The reduction in stocks in Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, is expected to provide support to benchmark futures, which recently rose to […]
India has forecasted above-average monsoon rainfall in 2024, which could potentially provide a significant boost to the country’s agricultural sector and broader economy. The monsoon, which delivers nearly 70% of the rain required for crop irrigation and reservoir replenishment, is crucial for India’s agricultural output, particularly for the nearly half of farmland that relies solely […]