The threat of a delayed start to the 2026/2027 planting season is rising in Brazil's main agricultural states, as key soybean regions are experiencing a significant dry spell that prevents the necessary build-up of soil moisture. The major production centers of Sorriso (Mato Grosso), Rio Verde (Goiás), and Luís Eduardo Magalhães (Bahia) have registered zero millimeters of rain over the last seven days, capping a crucial period for recharging the soil before the official planting window opens in September. This dryness is directly impacting the outlook for the world’s largest soybean exporter, with any significant delay in planting posing a risk to global supply and already influencing commodities markets.