After a very slow start this year, soybean planting in Brazil is now nearing the finish line.
As of last Thursday, planting was 81 percent complete, according to Brazilian-based consulting firm AgRural.
But dry conditions in key growing areas continue to be a concern and some forecasts are calling for warmer-than-normal temperatures this week, which could further reduce soil moisture.
Meanwhile, South American crops expert Dr. Michael Cordonnier says Brazil’s planting delays will mean a later start to their soybean harvest.
