Precipitation in Argentina has accelerated sowing of soybeans and corn, but the moisture deficit persists

the weather forecast promised this week precipitation in major grain producing countries, but main focus is still confined to South America.

In Brazil, which completed the planting of soybeans and corn next week will be heavy rains, which will contribute to the development of crops, while in the South rainfall will be somewhat weaker. According to local analysts, the vegetative conditions of crops in the country worse than average last year's figures, so now will have a significant impact rainfall.

In Argentina last week were slight rains which accelerated sowing of soybeans and corn. In the next two days are expected showers and thunderstorms and rainfall will be very important because then in the next 5-7 days will be dominated by dry weather.

On most of the acreage remains a shortage of moisture, but the farmers after the recent rains will continue North.

According to Buenos-Iresco corn exchange for the week planting corn increased by 8.4% to 55.4% of the planned 6.3 million hectares, which is 7.4% below the corresponding previous year, while the number of soybean crops increased by 10.7% to 67.8% from 17.2 million hectares, which is 2.5% less than a year ago. Almost 20% of the acreage due to the shortage of precipitation are in poor condition, while the condition of the rest areas is good, although dry weather next week can strengthen the moisture deficit.

the Wheat is gathered in 66,4% of the area, which is 11.1% below last year's pace. The average yield of 2.31 t/ha, therefore, the forecast of wheat harvest in Argentina remains at the level of 16.8 million tons.

In the areas of sowing of winter wheat in the United States will dominate dry weather with little precipitation in the form of rain and snow that will not reduce the soil moisture deficit, especially in the West, the Middle West.

the Snow that fell on the Southern and Northern plains, will increase moisture reserves for winter wheat crops, however, the increase in temperature and lack of rainfall in the next 5-7 days will limit the accumulation of moisture.

In the Central and southern regions of Russia during the week on winter wheat crops will be abundant precipitation in the form of snow and rain that will replenish the soil moisture reserves and protect the crops from frost, although temperatures in the range of -5 to+5 will not threaten the plants.

In Ukraine next week will be rain, especially in southern areas, replenish moisture and improve the condition of winter crops, a condition which is now better than last year.