Hot, dry conditions in Argentina concerning for crops

Early week showers in Argentina gave way to drier weather by the second half of the week ending on Nov. 26. Overall, precipitation trended slightly below normal for the main soybean growing regions of Argentina. A continuation of drier-than-normal conditions and rising heat will create troublesome conditions for crops in the weeks ahead as drought rages on in Argentina. 

According to data from WeatherTrends360, the week ending on Nov. 26 was the 13th driest third full week of November in over 30 years for Argentina’s primary soybean growing regions. The early week period featured showers, but more substantial and long-lasting rain is needed to put even the slightest dent in the drought.

Heading into December 2022, abnormally dry conditions are expected to continue for Argentina, while parts of Brazil will see a better chance of showers. To add insult to injury, temperatures will turn hotter in Argentina and WeatherTrends360 expects the final few days of November to be among the warmest in over 30 years for the major soybean growing regions of Argentina. The hot weather will cause any soil moisture from recent showers to be depleted. 

Drought conditions have resulted in very slow planting of soybean and corn thus far in Argentina, according to the Argentina Ministry of Agriculture. No doubt, the hot and dry conditions expected into early December will continue this trend of slow planting, and could have an impact on both plant quality and yield potential. 

While Argentina has been struggling with drought, parts of Brazil have fared slightly better. Indeed, another round of wet weather late in November and into early December in southern Brazil will be welcomed. Hit-or-miss showers across the growing regions were concerning earlier this season. As long as the rains continue, the threat to crops should be minimized in Brazil.

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