The 2024 corn harvest in Brazil's center-south region has progressed to 10.4% of the total planted area, marking a significant increase from the previous week's 4.7% and a substantial improvement over the same period in 2023, when it was 2.2%. This pace makes it the fastest start to a corn harvest since 2013, attributing to early planting, a shorter plant cycle, and favorable dry weather. Mato Grosso and Paraná are leading the charge, with Mato Grosso experiencing higher productivity due to a favorable climate, while Paraná has endured periods of heat and drought, resulting in losses. The yields in the initial areas of Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo, and Minas Gerais are mixed, with Goiás reporting satisfactory results.