Recent weekend rainfall in Brazil was concentrated in Sao Paulo and Parana, with overall precipitation getting lighter as March progresses. As of the week ending, Brazil's soybean harvest stood at 43%, behind last year's 54.6% but slightly ahead of the average 46.6%. Mato Grosso has the most significant progress at 88% harvested, while Parana remains behind at 17%. Despite some areas experiencing dryer weather, which aided harvest paces, the anticipated rain in the coming days could affect progress. Parana is on track to become the second-leading soybean-producing state, with a record crop of 20.9 million tons, despite low prices in February. Meanwhile, Carazinho in Rio Grande do Sul sees reduced yields due to three consecutive years of dry weather, with the current season's expectations being 30-35 sacks per hectare, marking a significant drop from usual yields.