Brazil’s corn and soybean planting is running slightly ahead of normal, but dry conditions remain a concern in northern growing areas. World Weather Incorporated reports planting was about 2 percent ahead of the five year average as of October 30. Soil moisture remains limited in parts of central and northern Brazil, where more rain is needed to support crop development. Showers are expected over the next two weeks, but rainfall coverage may be uneven. Meanwhile, heavy rain in southern Brazil is slowing fieldwork and raising concerns about wheat quality. Brazil’s winter wheat harvest is 67 percent complete, running 7 pe
rcent ahead of average.
