A soybean plantation in Brazil. (MailsonPignata/iStock/Getty Images)

Trump trade war favors Brazil’s agribusiness, grain company SLC says

China looking to Brazil as it seeks to reduce reliance on U.S. agricultural goods

Reading Time: 2 minutes The trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, which led countries including China to retaliate against tariffs implemented by his administration, is favorable to Brazil, the CEO of agribusiness firm SLC Agricola said on Thursday.







Canada to seed more wheat, less canola in 2025: StatCan

Canada to seed more wheat, less canola in 2025: StatCan

Farmers also seeding more peas, corn and oats

Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian farmers intend to plant more wheat and less canola in 2025, according to the first survey-based estimates for the upcoming growing season from Statistics Canada released March 12. Area seeded to corn, oats and peas is also expected to rise, while soybeans, barley and lentils are forecast to lose acres.