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Speculators Hold Extreme Net-Long Position in Soybeans, Signaling Price Risk for Brazil’s Farmers
Hedge funds hold a historically large net-long position in soybean futures, creating significant volatility risk for Brazilian farmers and the global agro-market.
Brazil Senate Approves R$10 Billion Plan to Decouple Agriculture from Fertilizer Imports
The Brazilian Senate approved Profert, a R$10 billion tax incentive program over five years, to reduce the country's critical 80%+ dependency on imported farm inputs.
Dry Spell Threatens Brazil’s Soybean Planting Season in Key Farming Hubs
Zero rainfall in Sorriso, Rio Verde, and Luís Eduardo Magalhães raises concern over delayed planting of Brazil's massive soybean crop.
Seven Dry Days in Brazil’s Soybean Belt Threaten Start of Critical New Planting Season
Dryness across Mato Grosso, Goiás, and Bahia is depleting soil moisture, threatening the timely start of soybean planting in mid-September.
Native Vegetation Loss Amplifies Brazil's Harvest Exposure to El Niño Extremes, MapBiomas Finds
A new study from MapBiomas links decades of native vegetation clearing to increased vulnerability for Brazilian agriculture during El Niño events, citing the 2023/2024 drought and floods.
Speculators Maintain Highly Concentrated Net-Long Bet on Soybeans, Highlighting Risk for Brazil's Key Export
Managed money positions in soybean futures remain near historical highs, signaling a crowded bet that impacts Brazil's massive crop.
Severe El Niño Forecast Threatens Brazil’s Northeast With Extended Drought, Compromising Agriculture and Water Security
The Northeast region faces severe drought and extreme heat through November due to a strong El Niño, threatening crops, livestock, and power supply.
Big Speculators Hold Massive Net-Long Position in Soybeans Despite Record Brazilian Harvest
Large speculators, or 'managed money,' maintain a high net-long position in soybean futures, signaling bullish expectations for the commodity.
El Niño Weather Split Elevates Agricultural Risk: Southern Rains Threaten Wheat, Dry Center-West Faces Fire Risk
Extreme weather, driven by El Niño, creates contrasting production risks for key Brazilian crops and agribusiness.
Mosaic Cuts Brazil Phosphate Output Over Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Mosaic halts operations at key Brazilian fertilizer plants as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz trigger a severe global sulfur shortage.
Brazilian Agro Fights Trump's 25% Tariff Threat in Washington
Brazilian exporters launch a final defense at USTR public hearings to block a sweeping 25% tariff on coffee, ethanol, and beef before the July 15 deadline.