2024/25 Corn in Brazil 4.2% Planted vs. 7.5% Average

Farmers in southern Brazil have planted 4.2% of their 2024/25 first corn crop compared to 7.5% last year according to AgRural. Most of the planting has been concentrated in the state of Rio Grande do Sul which is common for this time of the year. In the states of Parana and Santa Catarina, planting is just getting started and it should intensify in early September. In other states such as Mato Grosso do Sul, Sao Paulo, and Minas Gerais, planting will start during the second half of September or in October depending on the region.

AgRural is estimating that the acreage of the first corn crop in southern Brazil will decline by 3.5% in 2024/25 due to low corn prices and the potential for low yields due to La Nina.

Brazil’s 2023/24 safrinha corn was 94.2% harvested as of late last week compared to 82.7% last year and 86.8% average according to Patria AgroNegocios. The corn harvesting has been quick due to a smaller planted acreage and early planting within the ideal planting window.

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