When are soybeans and corn planted in Brazil and Argentina?
In Brazil, farmers plant their full-season corn first, before they plant soybeans. In southern Brazil, they will start planting corn in September or as soon as the soil moisture has been recharged after the dry season (winter). The main planting window for full season corn in Brazil is September-October. For soybeans, the first soybeans planted in Brazil are always planted in central Mato Grosso. They will start planting soybeans in Mato Grosso on September 15th if the there is ample soil moisture. They are not allowed to plant soybeans in central Brazil until the 90-day soybean free period ends on September 15th. The main planting window for soybeans in Brazil is October-November. Brazil has a tropical climate so the growing season is very extended. Farmers in Brazil can plant their soybeans between September and early December. Generally, the top yields are obtained when the soybeans are planted in late October or early November. In Argentina the growing season gets started a little
