SUMMER CORN HARVEST REACHES 96% OF THE ESTIMATED AREA IN RS

The 2024-25 summer corn harvest in Rio Grande do Sul has advanced to 96% completion, marking a 1% weekly increase, as reported by Emater/RS-Ascar. This pace surpasses the previous year’s record of 91% for the same period. Recent rainfall has led many producers to delay harvesting, opting to leave crops in the field rather than store them dry. While the remaining areas show strong yield potential, final harvest progress depends on improved weather conditions. In some regions, farmers have begun sowing fodder turnip as a cover crop ahead of August corn planting, aiding soil drying and preparation.
Source: DATAGRO / UDOP (*Translated by Ia Niani)