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Zero-Rain Dry Spell Threatens Delayed Soybean Planting in Brazil’s Center-West
PROAgroAug 06

Zero-Rain Dry Spell Threatens Delayed Soybean Planting in Brazil’s Center-West

Seven-day rain totals are 0.0mm in key states, risking significant delay to the 2026/27 soybean planting cycle.

Dry Spell in Key Brazilian Soy Regions Poses Risk to 2026/27 Soybean Crop and Safrinha Corn
PROAgroAug 05

Dry Spell in Key Brazilian Soy Regions Poses Risk to 2026/27 Soybean Crop and Safrinha Corn

Seven consecutive dry days across key Brazilian soy hubs is raising crop-stress and planting delay concerns for the 2026/27 season.

Unseasonal Rains Halt Safrinha Corn Harvest, Disrupt Sugar Crushing in Brazil South
AgroAug 05

Unseasonal Rains Halt Safrinha Corn Harvest, Disrupt Sugar Crushing in Brazil South

Atypical July rains, driven by El Niño, are delaying the safrinha corn harvest and cane crushing, signaling a supply shock for corn and sugar futures.

Adverse Weather and Farmer Resistance Slow Brazil’s Safrinha Corn Flow, Driving Spot Prices Higher
AgroAug 05

Adverse Weather and Farmer Resistance Slow Brazil’s Safrinha Corn Flow, Driving Spot Prices Higher

Persistent heavy rains in Brazil's South are delaying the Safrinha corn harvest and tightening physical supply, pushing domestic prices up.

Creditas Narrows Q2 Net Loss to R$66.9 Million, AI Strategy Drives Record Productivity and Origination
PROTechAug 04

Creditas Narrows Q2 Net Loss to R$66.9 Million, AI Strategy Drives Record Productivity and Origination

Brazilian fintech Creditas reported record Q2 origination and reduced its net loss, crediting an "AI-first" strategy for driving efficiency toward breakeven.

US Corn Condition Drop Fails to Buoy Prices as Midwest Rain Forecast Eases Supply Worries
AgroAug 04

US Corn Condition Drop Fails to Buoy Prices as Midwest Rain Forecast Eases Supply Worries

Corn futures fell despite a poor USDA report, as US Midwest rain forecasts override supply concerns, impacting Brazilian competitiveness.

Accelerated Safrinha Corn Sales Support Fiagro Thesis as SNFZ11 Expands Portfolio in Mato Grosso
PROInvestingJul 31

Accelerated Safrinha Corn Sales Support Fiagro Thesis as SNFZ11 Expands Portfolio in Mato Grosso

Brazilian farmers accelerated second-crop corn sales in July, underpinning agribusiness funds (Fiagros) like SNFZ11, which is undergoing a R$120 million quota emission.

Brazil to Spend R$850 Million Stockpiling Rice, Corn as R$1.34 Billion El Niño Plan Kicks Off
AgroJul 29

Brazil to Spend R$850 Million Stockpiling Rice, Corn as R$1.34 Billion El Niño Plan Kicks Off

Brazil's government announced a R$1.335 billion plan to counter El Niño, with R$850 million dedicated to buying 490,000 tons of grains.

Brazil Earmarks R$850 Million for Corn, Rice Stocks to Counter El Niño Supply Risk
AgroJul 29

Brazil Earmarks R$850 Million for Corn, Rice Stocks to Counter El Niño Supply Risk

Federal government allocates R$850M for the purchase of 490,000 tonnes of corn and rice to safeguard food security amid 2026/2027 El Niño threat.

Lula Commits R$1.335 Billion to El Niño Fight, Signaling High Risk to Brazil Agro and Energy
PoliticsJul 29

Lula Commits R$1.335 Billion to El Niño Fight, Signaling High Risk to Brazil Agro and Energy

Brazil's government allocates R$1.335B to mitigate 'Super El Niño' effects, with R$850M earmarked for corn and rice purchases.

Zero Rainfall Puts Brazil's 2026/27 Soybean Planting Outlook at Risk in Key Central-West States
AgroJul 28

Zero Rainfall Puts Brazil's 2026/27 Soybean Planting Outlook at Risk in Key Central-West States

Extreme dryness in Mato Grosso and Goiás threatens soil moisture, potentially delaying the start of Brazil’s soybean planting season.

New Cyclones, Cold Front Threaten Rio Grande do Sul Crops with 300mm Rain Forecast
PROAgroJul 28

New Cyclones, Cold Front Threaten Rio Grande do Sul Crops with 300mm Rain Forecast

New severe weather and 300mm of rain forecast for Rio Grande do Sul puts pressure on Brazil's winter harvest and upcoming soy/corn planting.

Storms Damage São Paulo Cane and Soy; Abag Warns of Supply Impact
AgroJul 28

Storms Damage São Paulo Cane and Soy; Abag Warns of Supply Impact

Severe storms in São Paulo and heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul spark supply concerns, impacting sugar and corn futures as Abag calls for urgent infrastructure investments.

Dry Spell in Brazil’s Center-West Raises Risk for 2026/27 Soybean Planting and Safrinha Corn
AgroJul 28

Dry Spell in Brazil’s Center-West Raises Risk for 2026/27 Soybean Planting and Safrinha Corn

Near-zero rainfall in key regions like Sorriso and Rio Verde threatens a delayed start to the next soybean season, potentially hitting safrinha corn.

Dual Weather Extremes Threaten Brazil Agriculture: Flooding Hits South, Fire Risk Soars in Center-West
AgroJul 27

Dual Weather Extremes Threaten Brazil Agriculture: Flooding Hits South, Fire Risk Soars in Center-West

Intense rain and flooding risk in Southern Brazil contrast with critical low humidity and fire alerts across the Center-West, challenging logistics and winter crops.

Dry Winter in Brazil’s Central Soybean Belt Signals Risk to 2026/27 Planting and Safrinha Corn
AgroJul 27

Dry Winter in Brazil’s Central Soybean Belt Signals Risk to 2026/27 Planting and Safrinha Corn

Persistent dry weather in key Brazilian soy regions raises concern over soil moisture ahead of the critical planting window.

Dual Shock: High Fertilizer Costs and 'Very Strong' El Niño Threaten Brazil’s 2027 Harvest
AgroJul 27

Dual Shock: High Fertilizer Costs and 'Very Strong' El Niño Threaten Brazil’s 2027 Harvest

A combined geopolitical/climate shock threatens Brazil's 2027 harvest, pressuring margins and lowering yields for key commodities.

Dual Threat: Fertilizer Crisis and Strong El Niño Pressure Brazilian Soft Commodity Outlook for 2027
PROAgroJul 27

Dual Threat: Fertilizer Crisis and Strong El Niño Pressure Brazilian Soft Commodity Outlook for 2027

Dual input supply and strong El Niño risks point to potential volatility and inflation in Brazilian coffee, rice, and corn markets in 2027.

Brazil’s Corn Export Lag Signals Logistics Pressure as Safrinha Harvest Nears Peak
AgroJul 27

Brazil’s Corn Export Lag Signals Logistics Pressure as Safrinha Harvest Nears Peak

Anec initially projected a 14% drop in Brazil's July corn exports, an alert due to the delayed *safrinha* harvest.

Fertilizer Squeeze Threatens Brazil Agribusiness Ahead of Planting
PROAgroJul 24

Fertilizer Squeeze Threatens Brazil Agribusiness Ahead of Planting

Brazilian farmers are under-covered on fertilizers for the 2026/27 crop as global urea prices soar past $850 per ton amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

Super El Niño Threatens Brazil's 2026/27 Soy and Corn Crops
PROAgroJul 20

Super El Niño Threatens Brazil's 2026/27 Soy and Corn Crops

A rapidly intensifying El Niño threatens Brazil's 2026/27 crop yields, risking delayed soybean planting and squeezing the safrinha corn window.

Brazil Corn Exports Jump 17.8%, Backing SNFZ11 Strategy
PROInvestingJul 15

Brazil Corn Exports Jump 17.8%, Backing SNFZ11 Strategy

Brazil's June corn exports rose 17.8% to 435.5k tons, validating the double-crop strategy of agricultural land funds like SNFZ11 amid a fast Mato Grosso harvest.

Inpasa Targets Global SAF Dominance as Biofuel Demand Scales Up
AgroJul 13

Inpasa Targets Global SAF Dominance as Biofuel Demand Scales Up

Brazil's agricultural scale positions it as a low-cost hub for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, driving massive expansion for grain processors like Inpasa.

Inpasa Secures Global SAF Certification, Boosting Brazil's Biofuel Edge
AgroJul 13

Inpasa Secures Global SAF Certification, Boosting Brazil's Biofuel Edge

Latin America's largest corn ethanol producer, Inpasa, has secured ISCC CORSIA certification, positioning Brazil as a primary exporter of SAF feedstocks.

Amaggi and FS Complete $100M Deal, Boosting Corn-Ethanol Fiagros
InvestingJul 10

Amaggi and FS Complete $100M Deal, Boosting Corn-Ethanol Fiagros

Amaggi has finalized its $100 million primary capital injection to acquire a 40% stake in FS, strengthening Mato Grosso's corn supply chain and backing regional land funds.

Brazil E32 Ethanol Vote to Boost Corn-Focused SNFZ11 Fiagro
InvestingJul 08

Brazil E32 Ethanol Vote to Boost Corn-Focused SNFZ11 Fiagro

Brazil's upcoming CNPE vote on a 32% gasoline-ethanol blend (E32) creates a structural tailwind for corn-producing regions, boosting Fiagro SNFZ11.

Brazilian Soy Prices Jump R$ 3 on Chicago Rally and US Weather
AgroJul 07

Brazilian Soy Prices Jump R$ 3 on Chicago Rally and US Weather

A 4% surge in CBOT soy futures driven by dry US weather forecasts has boosted physical trading prices at Brazilian ports, prompting local farmers to lock in sales.

Hotmart Lays Off 10% of Global Staff in AI Shift
TechJul 07

Hotmart Lays Off 10% of Global Staff in AI Shift

Brazilian EdTech unicorn Hotmart has cut 10% of its global workforce to reallocate capital toward AI-driven operational efficiency.

Corn Prices Face Volatility Ahead of Critical USDA Acreage Report
AgroJun 30

Corn Prices Face Volatility Ahead of Critical USDA Acreage Report

Corn futures experience sharp price adjustments amid Brazil's safrinha harvest pressure and highly anticipated USDA planted area data.

El Niño Confirmed for H2 2026: South America Braces for Crop Impact
PROAgroJun 30

El Niño Confirmed for H2 2026: South America Braces for Crop Impact

Hedgepoint Global Markets confirms a new El Niño cycle for late 2026, bringing contrasting rainfall patterns that will reshape South American crop yields.