Drought is spreading in the USA and Brazil, and storms with hail and frost have passed in Ukraine
Soybean
Brazil
Spain
Published Jun 6, 2023
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A drought is intensifying in the US Midwest, which will dramatically worsen the condition of soybean and corn crops. The heat of 30-33 oC without precipitation, which started last week, will continue next week, although the temperature will drop to 28-30 oC. Arid areas of the Central and Southern Plains experienced showers and thunderstorms, but the coming week is expected to be almost dry with above-normal temperatures. In the northern plains of the USA, heavy rains continue, which improve the conditions for the development of spring wheat crops. In the Canadian prairies, weather with normal temperatures and occasional showers favors planting and establishment of spring crops. Brazil's south-central areas where safrinha corn is grown saw little rain last week, easing the effects of a prolonged drought in May. But in the next 7-10 days, heat is expected there at 30-33 oC without rain, which will reduce the potential of the second corn crop. Rains in Argentina have replenished soil ...
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