Parts of Brazil Soybean Area in Need of Rain Most the soybean growing areas of Brazil are apparently in good condition with adequate rainfall. However, in two areas – Northeast Brazil and Rio Grande do Sul - soybeans are suffering from dryness and need rainfall. In northeastern Brazil (Maranhao, Piaui, Tocantins and Bahia) the monsoon rains have started later than normal and rainfall has been spotty and light. Unless the rains pickup very soon it is likely some of the planned soybeans will not get planted. Apparently, some farmers will plant more drought-hardy grain sorghum or nothing at all as it is getting close to being to late to plant. In Rio Grande do Sul some areas have not received significant rainfall in a mont...
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