Rain in the South and soybean delay increase risks for corn

According to an analysis released this Monday (3) by Grão Direto, the main point of concern for corn is the immediate climate risk in the Southern Region. The crops in Paraná, which until then were developing in "almost perfect" conditions, with 98% considered good, are now in the path of excessive rainfall, with forecasts of volumes above 120 millimeters. According to the analysis, "this extreme volume of water can cause significant losses in the stand of the plants and impact the development of the crops." The second focus of risk, according to Grão Direto, is the impact of the climate on the 2026 second-crop corn. The delay in planting soybeans in the Midwest, caused by periods of drought and heat, is expected to result in a late harvest of the oilseed. The scenario, according to the analysis, "pushes the planting of second-crop corn out of the ideal climate window, increasing the risk of losses due to drought." Domestic demand should continue to be the main factor supporting ...