Soy Delays to Strain Brazil Logistics

Late Planting to Lead to Deluge of Soybeans in Late February

Brazil is expected to produce a soybean crop that is 5% to 10% larger than last year at 91 million to 96 million metric tons. Most of that additional production will be exported, putting pressure on Brazil's already overstretched ports. (DTN file photo by Alastair Stewart)
Brazil is expected to produce a soybean crop that is 5% to 10% larger than last year at 91 million to 96 million metric tons. Most of that additional production will be exported, putting pressure on Brazil's already overstretched ports. (DTN file photo by Alastair Stewart)
The concentration of Center-West soybean planting in late October and early November will lead to a deluge of soybeans in late February, which will put enormous strain on Brazil's precarious logistics.

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