World in 10 Overview

01

Canada - Do the models agree on a dry pattern across the wheat-growing region over the coming days?

No

 The dry pattern expected over the coming days, which would be favorable for grain maturation and harvesting, is currently anticipated only by the ECMWF ①, while the GFS forecasts rainfall that would be less favorable at this stage ②. 

02

USA - Do soil moisture levels remain high across the Corn Belt?

Yes

 Soil moisture levels, well above average in recent days ①, are expected to remain particularly high ②. 

03

USA - Do moisture conditions appear to be favoring an extension of the corn crop cycle?

Yes

 Vegetation indices are high across the core corn-growing region ①, with NDVI curves in Iowa, for example, indicating an extension of the crop cycle ②. 

04

Brazil - Could moisture conditions improve in Mato Grosso over the coming days as soybean planting gets underway?

Yes

 Above-average rainfall is expected over the coming days, particularly according to the GFS ①, which should support an improvement in soil moisture levels across Mato Grosso ②. 

05

Argentina - Are we seeing a weakening in crop vigor dynamics?

Yes

 Vegetation indices, although still close to average across a large part of the wheat- and barley-growing regions ①, appear to be declining, particularly in the south of the country ②. 

06

Australia - Is crop vigor deteriorating in some parts of the country?

Yes

 Although broadly stable across much of the country, vegetation indices in northern New South Wales ① have been declining rapidly over the past few days ②. 

07

Europe - Is rainfall expected over the coming days to improve conditions ahead of wheat planting?

No

 The dry pattern observed in recent days, particularly pronounced across Western Europe ①, is expected to persist and extend across the continent over the coming days ②. 

08

Ukraine + Russia - Do moisture conditions appear favorable for wheat planting?

Yes

 Soil moisture levels, near or above average across a large part of Ukraine and western Russia in recent days ①, are expected to remain at satisfactory levels over the coming days ②. 

09

India - Do crop conditions appear unfavorable in the southern part of the country?

Yes

 Vegetation indices are well below average in the southern part of the country ①, with NDVI curves indicating significantly disrupted crop growth ②. 

10

China - Do crop conditions appear satisfactory across the core soybean-growing region?

Yes

 Vegetation indices are well above average in Heilongjiang, the core soybean-producing region ①, with NDVI curves even indicating a favorable extension of the crop cycle ②.