In 2010 the soybean genome sequence was completed which sparked huge advancements in soybean science.

JapanÕs S Foods, backed by Marubeni, has become the frontrunner to buy Western AustraliaÕs biggest beef producer.

Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. announced it has acquired two ethanol plants from BioFuel Energy Corp. for $101 million.

After years of falling price and tightening margins, there will likely be a global increase in sugar mill closings in the near future.

According to a new report the global market for aquaculture will reach USD195.13 billion in 2019 from USD135.10 billion in 2012.

Pork and swine prices reached record highs in late summer/early fall as hog slaughter fell below expectations.

ChinaÕs coffee consumption is low but it is growing at 12.1% per year since 1998 according to Euromonitor.

Since China lifted a ban on imports of Australian canola in May, up to 1 million tons could be exported in 2013/14.

A recent report cites stagnating productivity and increasingly extreme weather as threats to AsiaÕs food security.

The consortium which bought AustraliaÕs Cubbie Station has made another acquisition in Queensland, Australia for $20 million.

In 2013 pork imports to Russia could fall by 20% to 960,000 tons Ð the lowest level in modern history.

The U.S. issued amended import rules for cattle and beef that would comply with international standards.