Crop Rotation Trends There was an interesting report from the Rosario Grain Exchange noting that crop rotations (soybeans versus corn or wheat) in the core agricultural region have improved over the last five years but will deteriorate in 2020/21. A good rotation between soybeans and grass crops (primarily corn and wheat) is fundamental for sustainable production, weed control, and soil health. The 2014/15 crop year was the worst in terms of crop rotation as Argentina saw 4.4 hectares of soybeans for each hectare of grass crops. Since then, the ratio has been improving, reaching 1.6 hectares of soybeans/grass crops in 2019/20.
The cause of the decreased crop rotation is a reaction from farmers to climate, political/government inte...
What You Need to Know Today: China’s state-run COFCO, in statements on Tuesday, implied that U.S. corn exports were currently uneconomical but hinted that the Middle Kingdom would import 3.5 MMT of the feed grain this year, with 1 MMT likely sourced from the U.S. Another drone attack has...
Tanker-tracking data shows a smaller recovery in oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz than previously thought. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking by video to an international energy conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said that oil moving through the strait was back to 80 to 90 percent...
Key Takeaways: While soybean, palm, sunflower, and rapeseed oils dominate global vegetable oil markets, premium oils such as olive, avocado, coconut, and sesame command substantially higher prices due to their distinctive flavors, nutritional characteristics, and specialized culinary uses.. Ol...
