Because of specialization, Brazilian producers neglected domestic consumption, forcing the country to import four-fifths of its grain needs.
Brazilian producers estimate that they have an edge over gasoline as long as oil prices do not drop below $30 a barrel.
Coffee futures prices surged as Brazilian producers continued to withhold their crop from the market.
Orange juice futures plunged on word that Brazilian producers planned to cut the export price.
Christiana Guinle is a Brazilian producer and actress of stage, movies and television.
Orange juice futures prices tumbled amid talk that Brazilian producers plan to cut their export price from $1.60 a pound to about $1.37.
Diego Garcia is a Brazilian producer and visual designer.
To further capitalize on the Florida shortage, Brazilian producers raised prices by more than 50 percent this year.
To try to counter Chinese influence, Brazilian producers are working with American growers to diversify their buyers.
Orange juice prices surged after an increase by Brazilian producers.