AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoEl Niño Risk for Crops and Prices: UBS warns a potentially strong El Niño could disrupt rainfall and temperatures across Latin America, lifting inflation and interest rates and hitting agriculture, fisheries, and hydropower—Colombia is flagged as the most exposed, while Argentina could benefit from stronger rains. Soybean Market Update: USDA’s July WASDE left the U.S. soybean outlook largely unchanged, but supported prices via higher export expectations; for 2025-26, exports were raised and ending stocks trimmed. Mexico Sugar Access Restored: Mexico says the U.S. will restore Mexican sugar market access, potentially boosting 2026-27 exports and adding value for about 170,000 sugarcane producers. El Salvador Coffee Exports Surge: El Salvador’s coffee exports jumped 37.2% in Jan–May 2026, with the U.S. as the top buyer; sugar also rose, and cacao showed strong growth. Animal Health Biosecurity: Guyana’s GLDA pushed back on social media claims about imported cattle welfare, citing quarantine, veterinary checks, and transport protocols. Cattle Import Oversight: GLDA also emphasized humane handling during the journey to its Ebini facility. Brazil Trade Push: Brazil opened its market to Nigerian shea butter, hibiscus, and sesame exports, signaling new ag trade routes.
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