A front moving into central Brazil will stall. Model forecasts vary, but suggest a high probability of early rainfall well ahead of the primary wet season.
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
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The safrinha (second-crop) corn harvest in Brazil is in full swing for some states while others still lag behind. This week's forecast shows a much different temperature trend from last week in southern Brazil; however, additional rain chances remain in the forecast through...
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
Late-planted safrinha corn in south-central Brazil is still in the pollination and fill stages of growth, which make it vulnerable to frost damage, and significantly in some areas. A cold front that moves into the country this weekend will bring some very cold weather with it, which...
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
The wet season is officially over and safrinha corn in central Brazil is facing dryness for the next week and likely beyond. However, this is typical for this time of year.
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
Mato Grosso, Brazil, Gov. Mauro Mendes Ferreira spoke Monday at the Water for Food conference in Lincoln hosted by the University of Nebraska. Officials in Nebraska had hosted Mendes and other Brazilian officials last year to begin opening a dialogue on irrigation development in...
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
Wheat growing areas in South America are beginning to plant their 2023 crop, but are doing so in poor soil moisture across much of the region. Additional rain is needed and building El Nino conditions may supply some better rain chances in the second half of May.
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
Though there were fears about a shortened wet season in Brazil due to the waning influence of La Nina and delayed plantings, the region escaped with overall good rainfall. Next up will be a watch on temperatures and potential for frost.
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
After two weeks of isolated rain in central Brazil, a system moving through the country is bringing some briefly beneficial rain before going isolated again next week. The country will rely on weather systems for its rain for the next several weeks.
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
After some delayed planting for safrinha corn, Mother Nature is not helping out by reducing rains across central Brazil going into and through April.
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
With Argentina's crop production almost set, the focus in South America is for Brazil's safrinha corn crop, which may go through some significant challenges this season.
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
Amidst forecast decreases in production for both corn and soybeans in Argentina from various sources, will there be any hope to improve conditions? Or will production forecasts fall again next month?
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
Looking from above can give us an idea about how Brazil's agricultural progress is going at this time of year.
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
After a round of frost over the weekend and continued dry weather, crop conditions in Argentina fell again to historically bad levels.
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
With delays to planting and La Nina still in control, will the safrinha (second-crop) corn in Brazil have production issues?
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
Another round of rain late last week was beneficial for the corn and soybean crop in Argentina. However, the forecast for February is not favorable for continuing the upward trend.
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
After a burst of good rainfall late last week, corn and soybean conditions improved in Argentina. However, the underlying dryness concerns continue. More rain is falling this week and next. Will the crop continue to have a positive response?
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
A series of three cold fronts will move through Argentina through Jan. 28. Models are keen on producing widespread precipitation with each front. But will the rain work out as forecast and are crops too far gone to benefit?
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
Recent production estimates by the USDA, Rosario Grain Exchange, and Buenos Aires Grain Exchange all point to the effect of poor weather conditions in Argentina, the world's third-largest producer of soybeans, and fourth-largest producer of corn.
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
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.
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by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist
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.
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