AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeforestation Watch (Brazil): MapBiomas reports Brazil’s native vegetation loss fell to 984,794 hectares in 2025, down 20.6% from 2024—still averaging 2,698 hectares per day—with the Cerrado leading at 540,614 hectares and the Amazon plus Cerrado accounting for over 84% of total deforestation. Ag Trade & Prices (Argentina): Argentina’s plan to cut export taxes on corn and soybeans through 2028 could pressure U.S. grain markets by boosting global supply and nudging prices lower for U.S. producers. Food Security & Cooperation (Bolivia): Brazil will airlift food from Santa Cruz to La Paz to ease shortages as protests and roadblocks disrupt supplies, coordinated with Bolivia’s authorities and Brazil’s defense and agrarian ministries. Agriculture Diplomacy (China–Cuba): China and Cuba held agriculture talks in Beijing to expand cooperation as Washington tightens pressure on Havana. Market Signals (Soybeans, U.S. with LatAm links): Soybean futures slid on export inspections and crop progress; China remained the top buyer, with Mexico also taking a sizable share. Livestock Biosecurity (US, regional relevance): USDA opened a new livestock insects lab to accelerate tools against invasive fly and tick pests threatening cattle.
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