Drought and excessive rainfall affect soybean crops in Brazil

Harvesting of the soybean crop is underway across the country and presents challenges in different regions. According to the National Supply Company (Conab), about 5% of the total soy area in Mato Grosso is still awaiting harvest, while in Goiás the rain delayed operations for a few days, but they have already been resumed. In Mato Grosso do Sul, the last week was characterized by more stable weather, allowing for greater progress in the harvest. In Paraná, however, frequent rains are harming the pace of harvesting and favoring the incidence of end-of-cycle diseases. In Santa Catarina, the vast majority of crops are in good condition, with only a few occasional records of powdery mildew and rust, but without significant damage. However, in Rio Grande do Sul, even with the recent rains, most crops show consolidated losses due to the drought, and the crops in better conditions are concentrated in the northeast of the state. In Minas Gerais, the firm weather allowed a good advance in ...