en.Wedoany.com Reported - The "Informativo Conjuntural" (Situation Report) released on Wednesday (4th) by the Empresa de Assistência Técnica e Extensão Rural do Rio Grande do Sul (Emater/RS-Ascar) indicates that soybean harvest in the state has entered its final phase, with remaining soybeans primarily in second-crop areas and late-planted fields. Corn harvest has reached 97% of the planted area. The report also records price fluctuations and signals the need for caution regarding the next season's rice and wheat planting.

According to Emater/RS-Ascar's survey, weather conditions last week allowed for the completion of harvest in most mature soybean fields. However, high relative air humidity, frequent fog, and reduced sunlight hours slowed grain moisture loss and limited machinery operation speed in some areas. The estimated average soybean yield is 2,871 kg per hectare, with a planted area of 6.62 million hectares. The survey also recorded an increase in leaf disease incidence, leading to a decline in production potential for late-planted fields and second-crop areas. In the state market, the average price of bagged soybeans rose 0.74% week-on-week, from R$115.52 to R$116.37 per bag.

Regarding corn, harvest progress has been slower, reaching 97% of the planted area, with remaining fields located on small farms and in late-season crops. Lower temperatures and reduced solar radiation have extended the final growth cycle of the crop. The average corn price increased by 0.87% to R$59.27 per bag. Silage corn harvest has exceeded 98% of the area, but frost in May caused leaf burn and locally reduced forage quality.

For rice, harvest has concluded statewide, with high yields and good grain quality. However, Emater/RS-Ascar reports that the economic situation remains pressured, with prices below production costs, reduced liquidity, and rising fertilizer prices. The price of 50-kg bags of paddy rice fell 0.95%, from R$58.66 to R$58.10.

For wheat, initial emergence in fields sown at the beginning of the recommended planting window for the 2026 season has been satisfactory. However, due to high costs, limited credit and agricultural insurance, and increased perception of climate risks, the planted area for this season is expected to be significantly reduced compared to the previous season. Last season, the state planted 1.16 million hectares of wheat, yielding 3.45 million tons. The average wheat price rose 1.96%, from R$64.24 to R$65.50 per bag.

The situation presented in the report indicates operational progress in summer crop harvest but also releases signals requiring attention for the next planting cycle. The determination of the 2026 wheat planted area and investment levels will still depend on production costs, credit and agricultural insurance availability, and climate performance in the coming weeks.

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