UPDATED:  22 JAN 2022

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 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.

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). 
Contact me
​ if you have any questions. ​
(references available upon request)

** To learn more about Ag in Brazil,
be sure to check out the "Good Reads" page.

TESTIMONIAL:
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Thoroughly enjoying my Newsletter subscription.  The diverse assortment of material that you send out from week to week is outstanding.  Keep them coming!
 
Rich
​Apr 2021
Photos
Soybean Bumper Crop 2021/22
Phenomenal Crop on Deck
​ Mato Grosso
between Cuiaba and Luca do Rio Verde.
Newsletter, Mailouts
&
​Site Updates 
JANUARY

NEWSLETTER:
Feb part l
22 JAN 22

Thank you to BR and ARG contributors.
Much appreciated
Kory
  • ** I am expecting IMEA in Mato Grosso to be out with a new soybean crop size estimate either on Monday or the following Monday.
  • Previous soy est was 38.14 MMT Given recent yield reports out of Mato Grosso saying 10% less than last year and last year they told me 10% less than the year before??? I am sensing we won't break 40 MMT even though the planted area is there to do so this year.  (Southern Mato Grosso should be fantastic this year)
  • Sounds like they are blaming the "new disease" or fungus or SDS on lack of "nutrients". Seems like micro nutrients will be more and more important in coming years. 


INFRASTRUCTURE
20 JAN 22
Investments in Brazilian Grain Transportation Shrink U.S. Logistical Advantage

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AUDIO
20 JAN 22
Rain/crop inputs 2023 Parana and MGDS
  • Good morning. Here in Querencia, Mato Gross, Syngenta delivered 10% of Diquat that was ordered and cancelled the rest. Hard to find. I reduced my rate some but have enough for this year. Cargill said they have some in stock to sell.  I didn't ask the price though.
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USDA: Oilseeds and Products Update
19 JAN 22


​Map Soybean Production Brazil
18 Jan 22


AUDIO
18 JAN 22
10 photos of Soybean Samples from Western Parana


AUDIO
15 JAN 22
Tocantins Fertilizer and Crop Inputs

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AG CROPS:  Cotton updated
11 JAN 22

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NEWSLETTER:
Jan part lI
9 JAN 22

​Good morning,
  • I got up early today and decided to write a bit. Attached are some current Brazil stats and graphics. Thank you to all those who contributed graphics etc. 
  • November 2022 soybeans made new contract highs on Friday. New contract highs begets new highs.
  • Commodity trading 101 tells us that when a commodity makes a new contract high, you let it run. There has been a fundamental shift in market perception.


AUDIO
8 JAN 22
Mato Grosso Yields and Pod Rot


RANKING: MATO GROSSO MUNICIPALITIES
7 JAN 2022

  • According to the note, the 100 classified municipalities generated in 2020 a production value of R$151.2 billion, 32% of the total, estimated at R$470.5 billion. Other studies show that these municipalities have presented employment growth rates above the average for the corresponding state, and also higher than average per capita income.
DECEMBER
BLOG UPDATED
24 Dec 21


NEWSLETTER:
Jan part l
23 Dec 21
  • Update on Brazil soybean prices
  • Update on Br exports
  • Update on corn ethanol
  • Update on fertilizer imports
  • Update on railroads
  • Update on ARG wheat production
  • Northern BR ports capacity 


AG VIDEOS BRAZIL
20 Dec 2021


NEWSLETTER:
Dec part lI
17 Dec 21
  • Putting the southern Brazil drought in perspective.
    Comparing this year's drought to the prior two drought for RGDS and Parana over the past 10 years.
Happy Holidays
NOVEMBER
GOOD READS:
NOV 2021
Brazil Soybean Transportation

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NEWSLETTER:
Dec part I
24 Nov 21
  • BRL, Politics, Corn seed, and important
    dates to look for in 2022. 
    Happy Thanksgiving,
    Kory    ​

NEWSLETTER:
Nov part II
10 Nov 21
  • A few thoughts attached as per soybean prices and pivot points. 
  • Conab will be out Thursday morning.
    I do not expect anything significant.
  • USDA and others are using 116-118 MMT for Brazil total corn crop in 2022. With decent weather and fertilizer, it could happen.

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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