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Brazil soybean planting starts fast as paper market bets on supply
Brazilian farmers are seeding a projected 49 million hectares of soybeans at a record-setting pace, even as financial traders heavily back long positions.
Dry spell in Brazil's soybean belt raises crop-stress risk
A severe dry spell in Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Bahia, is threatening the start of Brazil's soybean planting season as soil moisture levels plunge.
Global Speculators Make Record Bet on Soybean Prices to Rise, Defying Brazilian Supply Glut
Large traders are holding an extreme net-long position in soybean futures, signaling market belief in a price rally.
Dry Spell Stresses Key Soybean Belt in Brazil’s Center-North as Planting Begins
Five to six dry days and critically low rainfall in central Brazilian states are raising concerns for the new soybean crop, potentially delaying planting in the world's largest producing region.
'Super El Niño' Threatens Brazil’s 2027 Harvest, Pushes Finance Ministry to Raise Inflation Forecast
Major climate agencies forecast a potentially historic El Niño, forcing Brazil's Ministry of Finance to raise its 2027 inflation projection due to risks to key crops like soybeans and corn.
Speculators Bet Big on Rising Soybean Prices Amid Concerns Over Brazil’s Next Harvest
Large speculators increased their net-long position in Chicago soybean futures, a bet fueled by strong demand and South American weather worries.
Speculative Rush on Soybeans Signals Continued Price Support for Brazilian Exports
Hedge funds are building an extremely bullish bet on soybean futures, buoyed by Brazil’s record demand and tightening global supplies.
Record El Niño Divides Brazil: Drought and Floods Threaten 2026/27 Soybean and Corn Crops
A potentially record-strong El Niño is creating a severe thermal contrast across Brazil, raising fears of planting delays and lower yields for key agricultural commodities like soy, corn, and coffee in the 2026/27 season.
Dry Spell in Brazil’s Agribusiness Capital Puts Soybean Planting on Edge
Seven consecutive dry days in Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Bahia, threaten the start of Brazil's next record soybean crop.
Key Brazil Soybean Region Hits Six Dry Days, Raising Early Crop Stress Alert
A dry spell in Luís Eduardo Magalhães, the "Wall Street of Soybeans" in Bahia, is stressing the start of the 2026/27 Brazil soybean planting campaign.
Large Speculators Bet Big on Rising Soybean Prices as Brazil Planting Season Begins
Funds hold a net-long position of 120,971 soybean contracts, signaling concern over Brazil's 2026/2027 crop due to El Niño weather risks.
El Niño Threatens Brazil's Inflation Target, With Fresh Food Prices Projected to Rise Nearly 20%
Climate shock from a strong El Niño could push Brazilian food prices up by 19.9%, forcing the Central Bank to maintain higher interest rates.
Dry Pre-Planting Weather Sparks Drought Alarm in Brazil’s Main Soybean Belt
Key growing regions in Mato Grosso, Goiás, and Bahia report zero rain, raising water-stress concerns for the 2026/27 soybean planting season.
Dry Spell Stresses Brazil’s Soybean Heartland, Threatening Planting and Yields
Critical drought in key Brazilian soybean regions like Sorriso and Rio Verde is delaying planting and forcing replanting, leading to production forecast cuts.
'Very Strong' El Niño Threatens Brazil's 2026/27 Harvest With Systemic Climate Divide
The intensifying El Niño phenomenon, with over 90% probability of a very strong event, creates drought in the Center-West and flooding in the South, putting Brazil's soybean and corn crops at systemic risk.
Intense El Niño Forecast Poses Dual Climate Risk to Brazil's 2026/2027 Harvest
A very strong El Niño event is forecast to persist into early 2027, threatening Brazil's next harvest with drought and flooding.
'Super El Niño' Forecast Threatens Brazil Harvest With Split Climate Extremes
Climate experts project an over 80% chance of a very strong El Niño, threatening to split Brazil's 2026/2027 crop season with drought and floods.
'Super El Niño' Threatens Brazil’s Farm Output, Amazon Logistics With Historic Climate Divide
Extreme weather, potentially surpassing the 2015-16 event, threatens a key global food supplier with drought and floods.
Super El Niño Threatens Amazon River, Imperiling Brazil’s Key Soy Export Corridor
Extreme drought in Brazil's North, caused by a record-strength El Niño, risks crippling the Amazon river transport for soy exports.
Brazil’s Record Harvests Buffer Global Food Prices Against ‘Super El Niño’ Drought in Asia
Near-record Brazilian soy and corn output is stabilizing global supply chains as the intense El Niño phenomenon dries out crops in Asia and Australia.
81% Chance of Super El Niño Puts Brazilian Commodities Under Historic Climate Risk
NOAA’s 81% probability forecast for a very strong El Niño cycle is creating volatility for key soft commodities like soy, corn, and coffee.
Very Strong El Niño Threatens Brazil's Key Grain Belt, Raising Supply Risk for Soy and Corn
The quickly strengthening El Niño is set to bring prolonged drought and heat to the Central-West, imperiling the 2026/27 planting season.
Unseasonal Rain Degrades Brazil's Arabica Coffee Quality, Keeping Futures Near 350 Cents
Atypical July rainfall in Brazil's Arabica regions has slowed the harvest and degraded bean quality, elevating export risk and commodity prices.
Dry Spell in Key Brazilian States Raises Soybean Crop Risk Ahead of Planting Season
Seven-day drought in MT, GO, and BA soybean regions adds weather risk premium to global supply outlook.
Dry Spell in Key Brazilian Soy Regions Raises Water Stress Risk for 2026/27 Planting Season
Seven-day dry spell in Center-West and Northeast Brazil points to a key risk for the next massive soybean crop.
Brazil Soybean Belt Dry Spell Raises Planting-Delay Risk for 2026/27 Crop
Seven-day dry spell in Sorriso, Rio Verde, and Luís Eduardo Magalhães threatens soil moisture ahead of planting.
Brazil to Spend R$850 Million Stockpiling Rice, Corn as R$1.34 Billion El Niño Plan Kicks Off
Brazil's government announced a R$1.335 billion plan to counter El Niño, with R$850 million dedicated to buying 490,000 tons of grains.
Super El Niño Threatens Brazil's 2026/27 Soy and Corn Crops
A rapidly intensifying El Niño threatens Brazil's 2026/27 crop yields, risking delayed soybean planting and squeezing the safrinha corn window.