Expansion of soybean area in Goiás raises estimate for 25/26 crop, indicates StoneX

The November estimates for the 2025/26 soybean crop and for summer corn have seen virtually no change. According to StoneX, a global financial services company, this is due to the fact that both crops are still in the early stages of the cycle. In the case of soybeans, there was a slight increase of 0.1% compared to the October projection, with an estimated production of 178.9 million tons. The adjustment is due to an increase of 50 thousand hectares in the planted area in Goiás. The weather continues to be the decisive factor. Irregular rains have delayed planting in some regions and, in certain cases, required replanting. Forecasts indicate regular rainfall in the coming months, a favorable scenario for the 25/26 crop. As for summer corn, the November estimate remained at 25.6 million tons, slightly above the previous cycle. Just like with soybeans, production depends on weather conditions, with Minas Gerais and Rio Grande do Sul standing out as the regions with the largest ...