South America

Marketplace

In-Depth Look at South American Soybean Prospects

Rob Hatchett|Jan 11, 2020

As the calendar turns to 2020, so too has the market’s supply focus swung from the recent U.S. harvest towards the prospects for the upcoming…

Infrastructure

Argentina Labor Strike Shuts Key Port as Political Unrest Lingers

Rob Hatchett|Jun 11, 2019

Labor unions in Argentina organized a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, May 29 that resulted in grounded flights, halted public transportation, limited hospitals to emergency care…

Infrastructure

Brazil Amps Up Logistics Plans

Alan Barrett|Jun 8, 2019

One could argue that China, India, and developing Asia (Asian Growth Center) would not have improved as much as they have without the natural resources…

Exports

South American Soybean Crop Ideas Rise as Harvest Advances

Rob Hatchett|May 12, 2019

An earlier-than-normal start to Brazil’s soybean harvest this year has us nearly three months into South American’s 2018/19 collection season. As harvest has advanced southward…

Infrastructure

Key Brazilian Bridge Collapses

Alan Barrett|Apr 23, 2019

A portion of a bridge over the Moju River in the state of Para, Brazil collapsed in early April when it was hit by a…

Infrastructure

El Niño Footprint Surfacing in South America, May Drift North

Rob Hatchett|Jan 27, 2019

Ongoing dryness in major soybean growing regions of Brazil have been a feature in global oilseed markets in recent months as traders continue to mull…

Buyers

U.S. Soybeans Find Unlikely Home in Argentina

Rob Hatchett|Jan 17, 2019

The shortfall in soybean production in Argentina realized last spring, in addition to the changing dynamics in the world soybean trade in the last half…

Around the World

U.S Soy is committed to Success in Americas Region

Jen Del Carmen|Dec 31, 2018

In 2018, U.S. soybeans and soybean farmers have taken center stage in international trade. While the U.S. – China trade dispute is big news, the…

Buyers

Meeting the Faces Behind U.S. Soy Products

Jorge Vargas|Dec 19, 2018

Excellent quality and a steady supply - these are two things Jorge Vargas looks for when purchasing soy for aquaculture. He's found both in U.S.…

Buyers

Colombia Customer Chooses U.S. Soy for its “Accountability”

Julio Gonzalez Guzman|Dec 12, 2018

Accountability is important to Julio Gonzalez Guzman and the rest of his team; it's one reason they've been a customer of U.S. Soy for as…