Reading Time: < 1 minute Brazil’s Conab said the country will reap a record soybean crop of 177.6 million tons in the 2025/2026 harvest year, according to data released on Thursday.
Brazil to reap record soy crop in 2025/2026, increase exports
China lifts Brazilian poultry imports ban over bird flu
Reading Time: < 1 minute China lifted a ban linked to Brazil’s avian influenza outbreak, the country’s General Administration of Customs said in a notice released on Friday.
China holds off on soybean purchases due to high Brazil premiums, traders say
Reading Time: 2 minutes China has yet to secure much of its soybean supply for December and January as high premiums for Brazilian cargoes discourage buyers.
Top global meatpacker JBS prepares for drop in cattle for slaughter in 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutes Brazilian meatpacker JBS is prepared for a likely shift in the country’s cattle cycle that could lead to reduced availability of animals for slaughter next year. Brazil’s beef exports to the U.S. are expected to drop further.
U.S. tariffs on Brazil will reshape global beef trade flows, analysts say
Reading Time: 2 minutes Higher U.S. tariffs on Brazil are expected to reshape global beef trade flows, sparking increased shipments to the U.S. from countries like Mexico and Australia while Brazil seeks alternative markets, analysts said on Wednesday.
Brazil in talks with Canada to revive Mercosur trade deal
Broad push to diversify trade
Reading Time: 2 minutes Brazil is engaged in a "constructive dialogue" with Canada to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement between South America's Mercosur bloc and Ottawa, the Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretary said.
JBS sees US cattle cycle improving from late 2027
JBS turns Q2 profit despite challenging operating environment
Reading Time: < 1 minute U.S.-based beef-packers will continue to reel from low cattle availability for about three or four quarters, with gradual improvements of the U.S. cattle herd happening gradually from late 2027, meatpacking giant JBS said on Thursday.
Bird flu virus could be airborne: study
Reading Time: 2 minutes A research study from the United States suggests that bird flu could have spread amongst cattle through the air or contaminated wastewater at dairy farms.
Meatpackers rethink beef exports to US after Trump tariffs, industry lobby says
Reading Time: < 1 minute Brazilian meatpackers are weighing whether to make new shipments of beef products to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on Brazil last week, Roberto Perosa, president of Brazilian beef lobby ABIEC, said.
China soybean imports hit record June high on strong Brazil shipments
Reading Time: < 1 minute China’s soybean imports hit the highest level ever for the month of June, a Reuters calculation of customs data showed on Monday, driven by a surge in shipments from top supplier Brazil.
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