Corn Leafhoppers Impacted Corn Production in Northern Argentina
03 August 2026, US: Farmers in northern Argentina are reporting significant higher damage from corn leafhoppers (Dalbulus maidis) in their 2025/26 corn
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LATAM Agriculture
LATAM Agriculture covers the latest news, market trends, policy developments, agribusiness investments, crop production updates, and agricultural innovations from Latin America (LATAM). Find comprehensive coverage of agriculture in key countries including Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Peru, Bolivia, and Central America, with updates on crop protection, seeds, fertilizers, biologicals, farm machinery, biotechnology, and sustainable farming.
As one of the world’s most important agricultural regions, Latin America plays a critical role in the production and export of soybeans, corn, coffee, sugarcane, cotton, fruits, vegetables, beef, poultry, and biofuels. This category tracks developments related to commodity markets, agricultural trade, food security, climate impacts, crop protection regulations, biotechnology approvals, sustainability initiatives, carbon farming, digital agriculture, and agribusiness expansion. Stay informed about industry developments from governments, multinational companies, research institutions, farmer organizations, and agri-tech innovators across the region.
Follow the latest insights on LATAM crop production, export markets, agri-input industries, agricultural policies, investment opportunities, precision agriculture, climate-smart farming, and emerging trends shaping the future of agriculture in Latin America.
2026 U.S. Corn Rated 63% Gd/Ex, Soybeans 63% Gd/Ex
03 August 2026, US: Corn – The condition of the 2026 U.S. corn declined 4% last week to 63% rated good/excellent. Three states
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CONAB Increases Brazil Crop Estimates in July Report
20 July 2026, São Paulo: In their July Crop Report, CONAB increased the 2025/26 Brazil soybean estimate 0.31 million tons to
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Brazil Government Announces Program to Refinance Rural Debt
20 July 2026, Brazil: Over the past two years, Brazilian farmers have accumulated a large amount of debt, so much so
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2026 U.S. Corn Rated 67% Gd/Ex, Soybeans 64% Gd/Ex
11 July 2026, US: Corn – The condition of the 2026 U.S. corn was unchanged last week at 67% rated good/excellent, Ten sates
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Brazil’s Pesticide Imports Fall 6.8% in Jan–May 2026 as Farmers Shift Toward Generics
07 July 2026, São Paulo: Brazil’s imports of chemical pesticides declined by 6.8% in value during the first five months of 2026, reflecting a
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AgRural Predicts 2026/27 Soy Acreage Up 0.9%, Lowest In 20 Years
27 June 2026, US: In their first assessment of the 2026/27 Brazilian growing season, AgRural is predicting that the soybean acreage in
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2025/26 Brazil Corn Estimate Increased 2.0 mt to 136.0 Million Tons
23 May 2026, Brazil: Rain favored western Mato Grosso, southern and eastern Mato Grosso do Sul, Sao Paulo, and Parana over the
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Brazil Fertilizer Prices May Increase Further, Worst Cost-to-Grain Ratio in 20 Years
08 May 2026, Brazil: Brazil’s fertilizer market is witnessing mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions, high energy costs, restricted credit, and global supply disruptions
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Brazil’s Agricultural Input Exports Reach Record US$188 Million in First Quarter of 2026
29 April 2026, São Paulo: Brazil’s agricultural input industry has opened 2026 with a record export performance, underlining the country’s growing
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