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Dry Spell in Central Brazil’s Soybean Belt Raises Crop-Stress Risk for New Season

Insufficient rainfall in key growing regions like Mato Grosso and Bahia is threatening to delay the start of Brazil's massive 2026/27 soybean planting season.

By Carlos Mendes

Published Sep 16, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC

Dry Spell in Central Brazil’s Soybean Belt Raises Crop-Stress Risk for New Season — Illustration — BRZ.news

Insufficient rainfall in key growing regions like Mato Grosso and Bahia is threatening to delay the start of Brazil's massive 2026/27 soybean planting season.

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