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Seed, Fertilizer, and Pesticide Costs: Comparing U.S. and Brazilian Soybean Farms

U.S. soybean producers are watching Brazil’s growing role in the global market. A comparison of nine typical farms finds that Brazil’s lower total production costs aren’t coming from lower input costs. See how land, fertilizer, pesticides, and seed contribute to the difference.

Farmland Values and Competitiveness in the United States and Brazil

Farmland has long been viewed as a competitive advantage for Brazilian agriculture because of its lower cost relative to the United States. But that advantage has narrowed. A comparison of farmland values in Iowa and Mato Grosso from 2002 to 2025 shows how land values, farm profitability, exchange rates and land tenure are shaping the relative competitiveness of crop producers in the two countries.

Will Brazil’s Corn and Soybean Production Continue to Grow in 2027?

Brazil’s corn and soybean production has continued expanding despite challenging market conditions. But with rising input costs, tighter credit, lower margins, and weather uncertainty ahead, will 2027 mark a turning point—or will Brazil’s growth trend continue?