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Bunge Beats Q3, Cuts Interest Expense Forecast by $141M
U.S. Equities5d ago
Bunge Beats Q3, Cuts Interest Expense Forecast by $141M
Bunge topped third-quarter earnings and slashed full-year net interest expense guidance to $640-$670 million from $811.5 million, a $141 million tailwind to 2026 EPS.
Trump's Beef Import Push Infuriates Farmers in Key Farm States
Politics & Policy12d ago
Trump's Beef Import Push Infuriates Farmers in Key Farm States
The administration suspended tariffs on imported beef to lower prices, but the move backfired with cattle producers facing record uncertainty ahead of the midterms.
India's Urea Tender Fills Only 25% as Middle East Tensions Spike Input Costs
Research & Analysis18d ago
India's Urea Tender Fills Only 25% as Middle East Tensions Spike Input Costs
India secured less than one-quarter of requested urea in a recent tender, exposing agricultural supply chain fragility amid regional conflict.
African Nations Develop Localized AI to Improve Crop Yields
World31d ago
African Nations Develop Localized AI to Improve Crop Yields
Western artificial intelligence systems fail to recognize local crops and regional infrastructure constraints, spurring scientists to build adapted solutions for African agriculture.
McCormick Touts Economy as Diesel Hits $6, Farmers Face Doubled Fuel Costs
Politics & Policy32d ago
McCormick Touts Economy as Diesel Hits $6, Farmers Face Doubled Fuel Costs
Senator McCormick cited lower inflation and manufacturing gains, but truckers and farmers say record diesel prices are squeezing them during harvest season.
Brazil's Oil Reserves Rise, but Development Challenges Persist
World38d ago
Brazil's Oil Reserves Rise, but Development Challenges Persist
Proven oil reserves increased six percent in 2024 as Brazil expands ultra-deep offshore production, yet the nation struggles to convert vast natural wealth into broad economic progress
Solar Industries' $1.36B Omnia Buy Shows African Mining Consolidation Play
Research & Analysis50d ago
Solar Industries' $1.36B Omnia Buy Shows African Mining Consolidation Play
All-cash acquisition of South African explosives and crop-nutrition company positions Indian conglomerate for multi-fold revenue growth in African mining from FY2028.
Corteva Sues Startup Over Seed Examination in Patent System Test
Politics & Policy50d ago
Corteva Sues Startup Over Seed Examination in Patent System Test
A Delaware trial pits Corteva Agriscience against Inari Agriculture over whether companies can bar competitors from studying publicly deposited genetic material.
Trump's Beef Tariff Pause Starts Republican Backlash
Politics & Policy58d ago
Trump's Beef Tariff Pause Starts Republican Backlash
President Trump suspended tariffs on imported ground beef for 90 days to lower grocery costs, but ranchers and GOP politicians say the move will devastate domestic producers.
Ecuador Irrigation Project Boosts Farm Output for Thousands
World61d ago
Ecuador Irrigation Project Boosts Farm Output for Thousands
The World Bank-backed Technified Irrigation Project has delivered advanced irrigation systems to over 6,000 families across 6,300 hectares, nearly doubling yields for cocoa and dairy farmers.
Iowa Farm Crisis Turns Senate Race Into Toss-Up
Politics & Policy70d ago
Iowa Farm Crisis Turns Senate Race Into Toss-Up
Diesel at $5.37 a gallon, stalled farm bill and tariff chaos have Cook Political Report reclassifying Iowa's open Senate seat and handing Democrats an opening in a Republican stronghold.
Trump Eases Beef Tariffs for 90 Days as Farm State Republicans Push Back
Politics & Policy72d ago
Trump Eases Beef Tariffs for 90 Days as Farm State Republicans Push Back
President Trump announced a temporary deal allowing 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef at a 25 percent discount, drawing opposition from Republican senators in cattle country.
Deere Narrows 2026 Guidance—Full Recovery Pushed to 2027
Research & Analysis75d ago
Deere Narrows 2026 Guidance—Full Recovery Pushed to 2027
Deere & Co. raised its fiscal 2026 net income forecast to $4–$4.75 billion, but analyst consensus delays a meaningful sector rebound until 2027.
Ireland's Vineyards Grow as Climate Shifts North
World79d ago
Ireland's Vineyards Grow as Climate Shifts North
The island now counts 42 vineyards, and growers reported bumper 2026 harvests as warming temperatures extend the viable growing season.
Peru's GDP Growth Slows to 1.75% in June as Fishing Sector Contracts
Research & Analysis79d ago
Peru's GDP Growth Slows to 1.75% in June as Fishing Sector Contracts
El Niño-driven warming pushed anchovy stocks into deep water, dragging June output below May's 1.80% expansion and marking the country's weakest growth of 2026.
China's State Buyers Fulfill 12 MMT U.S. Soybean Pledge as Private Crushers Stay Out
Research & Analysis83d ago
China's State Buyers Fulfill 12 MMT U.S. Soybean Pledge as Private Crushers Stay Out
Sinograin and COFCO drove all purchases under the late-October trade truce; private crushers continue to favor cheaper Brazilian and Argentine supplies.
Austria's Summer Heat Cuts Grain Harvest, Forces Early Alpine Cattle Return
World84d ago
Austria's Summer Heat Cuts Grain Harvest, Forces Early Alpine Cattle Return
Sustained high temperatures and lack of rain have reduced grain harvest projections by 19 percent and prompted farmers to bring cattle down from Alpine pastures early.
India Weighs Limits on Sugarcane for Ethanol to Boost Sugar Supply
World85d ago
India Weighs Limits on Sugarcane for Ethanol to Boost Sugar Supply
New Delhi is considering restrictions on sugarcane diversion for ethanol production, a move officials say could add roughly 3 million metric tons to domestic sugar supplies.
Tokenized Cows Back $19,600 Loan, Unlocking $80M in Livestock Finance
Digital Assets87d ago
Tokenized Cows Back $19,600 Loan, Unlocking $80M in Livestock Finance
Brazil's B3 exchange facilitated a 100,000 real loan using tokenized cattle, with the model potentially supporting $80 million in livestock-backed financing.
Wild African Coffee Species Offers Hope as Climate Threatens Global Supply
World87d ago
Wild African Coffee Species Offers Hope as Climate Threatens Global Supply
Scientists are studying Coffea stenophylla, a heat-resistant wild species from West Africa, to protect coffee production as rising temperatures shrink yields and erode quality.
French Farmers Turn to Lentils and Chickpeas as Droughts Worsen
World89d ago
French Farmers Turn to Lentils and Chickpeas as Droughts Worsen
Farmers in France's Alsace region are switching to drought-tolerant crops—lentils, chickpeas and quinoa—as heatwaves shrink harvests and strain livestock
Cyclospora Outbreaks Put Trump's Food Safety Record Under Pressure
Politics & Policy100d ago
Cyclospora Outbreaks Put Trump's Food Safety Record Under Pressure
Rising infections linked to contaminated produce are forcing federal agencies to defend their oversight as the produce industry absorbs mounting financial losses.
El Niño Deepens Asia's Rice Supply Crisis After India Export Curbs
Research & Analysis100d ago
El Niño Deepens Asia's Rice Supply Crisis After India Export Curbs
Rainfall deficits across Southeast and South Asia compound elevated fuel and fertilizer costs, threatening yields and regional food stability.
Florida Ag Giants Push Federal Aid as Storm Season Threatens Billions
Politics & Policy162d ago
Florida Ag Giants Push Federal Aid as Storm Season Threatens Billions
The state's $150 billion agriculture industry, a major political donor, prepares for a volatile hurricane season after more than $6 billion in damages over the past two years
Farmers Face Ruin as Energy Costs Rise; Lobbyists Block Relief
Politics & Policy171d ago
Farmers Face Ruin as Energy Costs Rise; Lobbyists Block Relief
Agricultural groups push for federal subsidies, but oil and gas interests oppose any moves to cap prices, impacting food supply
Trump Claims China Deal: Soybeans, Energy, Boeing Jets on the Table
Politics & Policy172d ago
Trump Claims China Deal: Soybeans, Energy, Boeing Jets on the Table
President Trump announced China committed to large purchases of U.S. soybeans, energy products and aircraft, aiming to ease trade tensions
Trump Secures China Deal—Billions Flow to U.S. Farmers, Boeing
Politics & Policy173d ago
Trump Secures China Deal—Billions Flow to U.S. Farmers, Boeing
President Trump announced China committed to new purchases of U.S. soybeans, energy products and Boeing aircraft, benefiting domestic industries
Trump Hosts Brazil President as Energy, Agriculture Industries Seek Access
Politics & Policy181d ago
Trump Hosts Brazil President as Energy, Agriculture Industries Seek Access
The White House meeting between President Trump and Brazil's leader draws lobbying from U.S. energy companies and agricultural exporters seeking market access