Soybean planting progresses, but limited rainfall is a concern.

The sowing of soy Planting for the 2026/27 crop season has progressed in Mato Grosso, but the pace remains contingent on soil moisture levels returning to normal. According to data released by the Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics (Imea), 1.15% of the 13.05 million hectares planned had already been sown by last week, September 18th.

The percentage was 0.60 percentage points higher than that recorded in the same period of the 2025/26 crop year and 0.21 percentage points higher than the average of the last five years. Despite the progress, weather conditions keep soybean farmers cautious about the initial development of the crop and the continuity of activities in the field.

Among the regions of Mato Grosso, the West and Mid-North show the greatest progress, with 2,19% and 2,16% of sown areas, respectively. According to data released by Imea, the scenario in these regions was favored by sporadic rainfall.

Soil moisture remains one of the main factors for the progress of the work. Regular rainfall is necessary to ensure more favorable conditions for the initial establishment of soybeans and to allow sowing to advance more consistently.

For the next seven days, NOAA projections indicate a scenario of limited rainfall in Mato Grosso. According to data released by Imea, the forecast keeps producers' attention focused on soil moisture conditions and the pace of planting in the state.

With 1.15% of the planned 13.05 million hectares already sown, soybean planting is still in its early stages in Mato Grosso. Rainfall patterns in the coming days will be crucial in determining the pace of field operations.