It is expected that the area under soybean will increase by 3.6%, and production will amount to 177.6 million tons compared to 171.5 million tons in 2024–2025. Soybean planting in the current season is within the average of the last five years, but is behind schedule compared to the same period of the previous season, especially in Goiás and Minas Gerais. According to Conab, considering the projected reduction in U.S. exports, increased global demand, and expectations of increased production in Brazil, a significant growth in the country's exports is expected, which may reach 112.1 million tons, 5.11% more compared to the previous crop. "In addition, the expected increase in the mandatory blending of biodiesel with diesel fuel, combined with the growing demand for vegetable protein, suggests that the volume of soybeans intended for processing may reach 59.37 million tons in 2026," said Conab. "This volume is 1.37% higher than the previous year." After three harvests, corn ...