Western Hemisphere

The Canadian cattle herd is forecast to enter the consolidation phase in 2026. Heifer retention practices in 2025 and a slight increase to the breeding herd to begin 2026 will support a slightly larger calf crop.

Brazil is the third-largest chicken meat producer in the world after the United States and the largest chicken meat exporter in the world. Post forecasts chicken meat production will increase 3 percent in 2026 due to consistent external demand, a lower currency valuation, sluggish socio-economic performance, lower production costs, and increased domestic consumption.

The National Plant, Animal Health and Food Safety Service (SENASA) is the regulatory agency in Honduras that is responsible for the inspection of all agricultural products that enter the country.

Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2025/2026: 135,660 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico and 110,668 MT of corn for delivery to unknown destinations.

Private exporters reported the sale of 101,400 metric tons of soybean cake and meal for delivery to Guatemala during the 2025/2026 marketing year.

Private exporters reported sales of 122,947 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico - 100,593 MT is for delivery during MY 2025/2026 and 22,354 MT is for delivery during MY 2026/2027.