As of last week, Brazil's 2022/23 safrinha corn planting stood at 81%, with Mato Grosso leading the progress at 96.4%, contrasting with only 37% in Parana and 42% in Mato Grosso do Sul. This is behind the 94% achieved last year, facing delays due to slow planting and harvesting of soybeans. The slow pace in southern states threatens to miss the optimal planting window, potentially exposing crops to frost risks and forcing farmers to consider switching to wheat.