# Mato Grosso's second-driest start in 27 years: what it means for soy and corn

Mato Grosso, Brazil's largest soybean and corn state, has had 186 mm of rain since Sept 1, a 33% deficit. Early-planted soybeans are already showing low soil moisture, and Aprosoja MT warns of yield risks.

Published 2026-11-05 by the Feedsoft Markets Desk. Covers: SOY, SBM, CORN.

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## Transcript

- **Brazil's soy state is running dry** Mato Grosso got 186 mm of rain from Sept 1 to Oct 27. The historical average for that stretch is 276 mm.
- **A 33% rain deficit** That is the second-driest start to a growing season in 27 years.
- **Early soy fields already feel it** Soybeans planted early are showing the effects of low soil moisture. Aprosoja MT warns of risks to yield potential.
- **Why feed buyers care** Mato Grosso is Brazil's largest soybean and corn state, so a dry start raises concerns about the 2026/27 crop.
- **Watch the rain ahead** Persistent dryness could tighten export supplies and support soybean and soybean meal prices. The coming weeks of rain matter.

Full analysis: https://feedsoft.ai/events/81218-mato-grosso-faces-second-driest-start-to-growing-season-in-27-years-as-lack-of

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