Irregular rainfall worries soybean farmer; USDA points to good conditions of crops in the USA

The planting of the 25/26 soybean crop in Brazil has advanced in recent days, albeit at a slow pace. According to the Grão Direto platform, the work is below the historical average of the last five years. In Mato Grosso, for example, the lack of rainfall has delayed the start of activities, while in Rio Grande do Sul, excess moisture has slowed planting in some areas. Regarding sowing, in the states of Goiás, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo, cultivation is mainly occurring in irrigated areas, ensuring better conditions for crop development. In the North and Northeast, the return of rains, especially in Tocantins and Pará, has accelerated planting by improving soil moisture. In addition to fieldwork, the market is also focusing on the 'tariff increase', as Brazil and the United States met to discuss the issue. So far, no updates have been released. Speaking of the United States, the country's shutdown extended throughout the week, interrupting the release of essential data on crops and ...