Brazil Soy Planting Still Sluggish

Farmers Waiting for More Substantial Rains This Week

Brazil's soybean planting was 16% complete as of Friday, six percentage points ahead of the week before but well back from the 34% planted at the same stage last year. (DTN file photo)
Brazil's soybean planting was 16% complete as of Friday, six percentage points ahead of the week before but well back from the 34% planted at the same stage last year. (DTN file photo)
Brazilian soybean planting was slow last week despite the return of showers to Mato Grosso and surrounding regions. Farmers are waiting for more substantial rains, forecast for this week, before resuming field work.

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