Wedoany.com Report-Apr. 21, Soybean harvesting has started across Argentina, with 2.6% of the crop harvested, compared to 10.6% at the same time last year and a 3% average, according to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange. In the southern agricultural region, 27% of late-planted soybeans are in the grain-filling stage.

In northern La Pampa and western Buenos Aires, frost has impacted fields unevenly, and assessments of the damage are underway. The current average soybean yield is 3,540 kg/hectare (52.7 bu/acre), surpassing expectations. As a result, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange maintained its soybean production estimate at 48 million tons for the 2024/2025 season.

The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange’s report, issued on April 9, 2025, provides detailed insights into crop conditions. Soybeans are rated 21% poor to very poor, 42% fair, and 37% good to excellent, with the good to excellent category rising by 1% from the previous week. Soil moisture levels are reported as 27% short to very short, 72% favorable to optimum, and 1% saturated. The favorable to optimum percentage dropped by 15 points compared to the prior week.

The unchanged production estimate reflects confidence in the crop’s performance despite regional challenges like frost. The higher-than-expected yields underscore the resilience of Argentina’s soybean sector, a key contributor to global agricultural markets. Ongoing monitoring of frost-affected areas will provide further clarity on potential impacts, but current data supports a stable outlook for the season.