Soybean Yields in Brazil Maintain Record Levels Despite Rainfall
In Brazil, the harvesting of the 2025/26 soybean crop is ongoing, complicated by heavy rainfall recorded in February and early March. Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, the country continues to lead in the cultivation of this crop, with yields expected to reach record levels.
This is reported by AgroReview
Current Harvest Status and Yield Forecast
According to the National Supply Company (Conab), as of March 12, approximately 51% of the soybean area has been harvested in the country. The total yield for the crop is projected to be 177.8 million tons, which aligns with previous forecasts and marks a new record for Brazil.
The total harvest of major agricultural crops, including corn and rice, is expected to reach 353.4 million tons, remaining unchanged compared to February reports. The area planted in Brazil may increase by 1.7% to 83.2 million hectares, with the average yield for all crops projected at 4,250 kg/ha.
Impact of Rainfall on the Harvesting Campaign and Export Potential
Conab notes that particularly challenging conditions have been observed in the Central-Western and Southeastern regions, specifically in the states of Goiás and Minas Gerais, as well as in most areas of Rio Grande do Sul. Heavy rains in the north and northeast of Brazil continue to hinder fieldwork.
“Despite excessive rainfall in February, which complicated soybean harvesting in Brazil, the 2025/26 marketing year’s harvest remains at record levels,” states the National Supply Company (Conab).
It is expected that soybean exports will reach a record 114.39 million tons in 2026, which would be the highest figure in the country’s history if the forecast holds until the end of the marketing year.
Due to challenging weather conditions, the planting of the second corn crop is also delayed — in the states of Goiás, Maranhão, and Minas Gerais, a reduction in the area for this grain is anticipated. The expected area for the second corn crop is 17.7 million hectares, with production projected at 108.4 million tons. The first corn crop occupies 4.1 million hectares, with a forecasted yield of 27.4 million tons. The total production volume of corn (across three crops) is estimated at 138.3 million tons.
Regarding rice, approximately 19% of the area has already been harvested, with a projected production volume of 11.2 million tons, which is 12.4% less than last year. The decrease is attributed to a reduction in planted area by 12% to 1.6 million hectares.