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Brazilian Farmers Anticipate Record Soybean, Corn Plantings Amid Rising Costs

10/21/2025

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Brazilian farmers are planting for the 2025/26 crop season, anticipating record acreage for corn and soybeans.
The National Supply Company (Conab) projects soybean acreage to rise 3.5% to 121 million acres on strong demand, especially from China.
Corn acreage is expected to increase 4%, fueled by rising domestic consumption and export growth.
Farmers face declining gross margins due to rising production costs and lower prices.

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Story summary

Brazilian farmers are planting for the 2025/26 crop season, anticipating record acreage for corn and soybeans.
The National Supply Company (Conab) projects soybean acreage to rise 3.5% to 121 million acres on strong demand, especially from China.
Corn acreage is expected to increase 4%, fueled by rising domestic consumption and export growth.
Farmers face declining gross margins due to rising production costs and lower prices.