Rain in southern Brazil may delay corn and soybean planting
Per LSEG, wet weather in Brazil is expected to last until mid-November, and flooding in Parana could slow corn and soybean planting.
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Reuters, citing LSEG, reported that wet weather across southern and southeastern Brazil is expected to persist through mid-November. The heaviest rainfall and flooding risks are forecast for the state of Parana, where corn and soybean plantings could slow or be damaged.
Argentina and Paraguay saw cool, dry conditions over the past week, with temperatures 3-6°C below average and seven-day rainfall 20-40 mm below normal. The 15-day outlook puts eastern Paraguay 25-50 mm above normal, while most other areas in both countries are forecast to be up to 25 mm drier than usual. The wet outlook for Paraguay is expected to slow soybean planting, while the dryness in Argentina is seen having minimal impact on wheat development.
why it matters
For grain markets, the pace of planting matters: delays in Brazil and Paraguay could shift expectations for corn and soybean yields. These are still forecasts, and the real effect will depend on how quickly the rainy spell passes and how much crops are actually affected.
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- Wet weather in south Brazil may slow crop planting — Reuters, 22 October 2026 at 17:21 UTC
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