An extended dry spell is threatening newly planted and developing soybean crops in two of Brazil’s most vital agricultural regions, signaling a potential risk to the world's largest soybean supply. The municipalities of Luís Eduardo Magalhães in Bahia (BA) and Sorriso in Mato Grosso (MT) are experiencing insufficient rainfall as farmers enter a critical phase of the 2026/27 growing season, where consistent moisture is crucial for successful germination and early plant development.