AgRural: planting of the 25/26 soybean crop in Brazil reaches 94%

The planting of the Brazilian 2025/26 soybean crop reached 94% of the predicted area by last Thursday (4), according to AgRural. The progress surpasses the 89% recorded the previous week but is slightly below the 95% from the same period in 2023. Stay updated with the latest news on soybeans: access the Soja Brasil community! In Mato Grosso, where sowing has already been completed, the more regular rains of the past week have contributed to improving the conditions of the crops. The precipitations also accelerated the pace of planting in the Matopiba region, which had been delayed in some areas. Meanwhile, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, the low humidity keeps producers on alert. In the monthly review of the 2025/26 crop, AgRural maintained the projection of Brazilian soybean production at 178.5 million tons. The estimate considers a 3.7% increase in the planted area, which should reach 49.1 million hectares, in addition to adjusted trend lines for productivity. The consultancy ...