Corn sowing advances amid La Niña forecast

The Conjunctural Report released this Thursday (6) by Emater/RS-Ascar points to progress in the staggered sowing of corn intended for silage production in Rio Grande do Sul. According to the document, producers in the Campanha Region "are planning to sow the crops in two periods to minimize risks," due to the forecast of the La Niña phenomenon. The expected dates are from October to November and, subsequently, from December to January. In Alto Uruguai, sowing is more advanced compared to other regions, especially in areas that received organic fertilization to reduce establishment costs. Emater/RS-Ascar estimates that, in the 2025/2026 crop, the silage corn crop will reach 366,067 hectares, with projected productivity of 38,338 kilograms per hectare. In the administrative region of Bagé, on the Western Border, the crops show good development after regular rains recorded in September and October. According to the report, the areas remain in the vegetative stage, while the planned ...