UPDATED:  09 October 2025

Kory's Brazil Ag Consulting Service Keeping International Clients informed about Ag in Brazil and Argentina since January 2001

Kory Melby Brazil Ag ConsultantAbout Kory Melby

Twenty five years ago, when I first started my Brazil research and adventure, I was looking for someone like myself to help me understand the dynamics of the Brazil market place better. With much assistance from Brazilian and American friends, this site continues to evolve and grow.
​(UPDATE: KORY'S 22 YEARS IN BRAZIL)

My VIP Consulting Services and Ag Investment Tours are for those wanting to understand Brazil's Ag sectors while meeting specific business objectives of international professionals. I have led investment and agricultural groups from the USA, Canada, UK, Africa and China to see first hand Brazilian Agriculture (Argentina as well). 
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TESTIMONIAL:
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Thoroughly enjoying my Newsletter subscription. Rich 2021

Hi Kory,Thanks for giving us the lay of the land last week, that was super helpful! I'm hoping to get down there some time in the next few months! I've signed up for your VIP Light, I'd love to get the newsletter too. June 15th, 2025 

Wow that's interesting, thanks for all of this Kory! 
Amy 
June 2025

Kory, Really happy I subscribed to you, great content and always look forward to what articles and newsletter you send out. I think you have a unique thought process and think outside of the box which is what I was looking for.
Happy New Year 
B in MN
Dec 31, 2025
TOP 12 THINGS I AM MONITORING IN BR
UPDATED: 18 NOV 23
  • Brazil economy in recovery
  • Ag tech expansion – machinery and robotic planters. 
  • Ag equipment demand rebounding 2nd half 25. 
  • Biofuel blend, going from 10% to 15%.
  • Railroad implementation throughout Brazil.
  • Expansion of corn ethanol in Brazil. ​​
  • Drought Watch. (new)
  • BRL FX.
  • Expansion of Biological crop inputs. 
  • Changes in environmental policies. 
  • Ag tech in Ag credit. ​
  • Fuel prices on the rise
  • Soybean and corn prices for 2026 ​
  • Rapid growth of biologicals
TOP 5 THINGS OF LESS
CONCERN THAN 1 YEAR AGO
  • Fertilizer
  • Inflation ​​
  • Political situation​​​
  • Cost of production ​is more than one year ago​
Newsletter, Mail Outs & ​Site Updates
I send out many anecdotal links, articles, and contemporary hot button items of interest on a daily basis to VIP clients.

  • Global fertilizer stats and seminars that influence the global dynamic and not just Brazil.

  • The Russia/Ukraine situation and how it affects China and global exports on a daily basis.
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  • On a busy day, when markets are moving, I can send out up to 15 updates in a given day.

VIP clients love the information flow.
UPDATES

​<< January >>
15 January 2026

NEWSLETTER  February 2026 part I 

Conab highlights and Brazil Ag GDP by state 

                                   << December >>
27 December 2025

NEWSLETTER  January 2026 part II

​"Upside down"  

11 December 2025 

NEWSLETTER  January 2026 part I  

Conab highlights and update on Rumo railroad in MT
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04 December 2025

NEWSLETTER  December 2025 part IV

Br corn market on fire 

22 Nov 2025

NEWSLETTER  December 2025 part III

A look at soybean market into early 2026. 

15 Nov 2025 

NEWSLETTER  December 2025 part II

Deep dive on MaPiToBa area and production

Land clearing video from Saturday Nov 15th, 2025.
Extreme Northwest Mato Grosso near Para and
Amazonas states. 

Photo from east of Palmas, Tocantins today.
Rain is needed yesterday. Very little in forecast- maybe Wednesday.

13 Nov 2025

 NEWSLETTER  December 2025 part I  

November Conab highlights and some thoughts on soybean market       

Kory's Services

​VIP CONSULTING
Private consulting services for Hedge funds, private investors and agricultural organizations needing boots-on-the-ground information and analysis.
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​NEWSLETTER​
Covers Brazil's ag sectors offering analysis and relevant, timely information. Emailed monthly directly to your inbox.



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AG INVESTMENT TOURS
Organized and guided ag tours for professionals in the ag sector or ag tourist seeking hands-on experience to better understand ag in Brazil.

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