Dry weather hits Argentina’s corn crop

The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange reported that ongoing dry weather since last month has damaged the 2025/26 corn crops in western Buenos Aires province. However, significant rainfall is expected in the coming days, which should help the critical agricultural region recover.

Argentina is the world’s third-largest corn exporter, with planted area estimated at 7.8 million hectares and a projected harvest of 58 million tons. The exchange noted that the lack of rainfall in recent weeks has already affected crops in northern La Pampa and western Buenos Aires.

Widespread precipitation is expected soon in Argentina’s farming areas, with the western frontier forecast to receive 50–100 mm of rain, benefiting both corn and soybean crops as they enter crucial stages of yield development.

For soybeans, 88.3% of the estimated 17.6 million hectares have already been planted, with a projected production of 48.5 million tons. Early-planted fields are at critical growth stages, so the upcoming rains are expected to have a positive impact on yields.

Other crops are performing well: 98.5% of the 2025/26 wheat harvest is complete, with a record production forecast of 27.8 million tons. Barley harvesting is also finished, yielding 5.4 million tons, the highest output in the past ten years, according to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange.

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