Wedoany.com Report-Apr. 5, Argentina experienced mostly dry weather last week, which reduced excess moisture and supported the ongoing corn harvest. Over the weekend, rainfall benefited central regions of the country. However, forecasts indicate wetter conditions over the next one to two weeks, potentially delaying the corn harvest and the early stages of the soybean harvest.

Only a small fraction of soybean fields in Argentina have likely been harvested so far, estimated at less than 1%. Yield estimates for soybeans remain unchanged this week due to the lack of confirmed field reports. Actual soybean yields will become clearer once harvesting equipment is fully operational. Notably, soybean condition ratings have shown improvement for five consecutive weeks, raising curiosity about how this might influence final yields.

Late last week, soybeans in Argentina were assessed as follows: 27% rated poor or very poor, 44% fair, and 29% good or excellent. The good-to-excellent category increased by 5% from the previous week. Soil moisture levels for soybeans were reported at 16% short or very short, 82% favorable or optimum, and 2% saturated. The favorable-to-optimum percentage rose by 2% compared to the prior week, reflecting improved growing conditions.

The dry spell last week allowed farmers to advance the corn harvest without significant interruptions. However, the weekend rainfall in central Argentina provided a boost to soil moisture in that area. With wetter weather expected soon, progress on both corn and early soybean harvesting could face temporary setbacks. Farmers are monitoring these shifts closely as they plan their next steps.

Soybean harvest progress remains minimal, and experts are cautious about adjusting yield forecasts without solid data from the fields. The steady rise in soybean condition ratings suggests potential for satisfactory yields, though this will depend on weather patterns and harvest outcomes in the coming weeks. The current soil moisture levels, predominantly favorable, support optimism for the crop’s development as the season unfolds.