South America Calling

Temperatures across Argentina will rise during the next several days, pushing 40 degrees Celsius (more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit). With soils very dry and crops already in poor condition, the heat will continue to wilt the nation's corn and soybeans.

La Nina's control on South American weather continues with warmer and drier conditions continuing across far southern Brazil and Argentina. Crop health has been declining in recent weeks, even though showers have moved through from time to time.

A heatwave coming to Argentina next week will result in significant soil moisture losses and heat stress for developing corn and soybeans.