Brazil begins planting; record acreage expected

Joana Colussi and Michael Langemeier Purdue University-Center for Commercial Agriculture
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025

Brazil planters — Brazilian farmers are planting a record-large soybean crop, but one that's expected to be financially challenging.
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Joana Colussi and Michael Langemeier Purdue University-Center for Commercial Agriculture

Farmers across Brazil have begun planting the 2025-2026 crop season, with expectations for another record in corn and soybean acreage. The first outlook for the new cycle, released by the National Supply Company or Conab, Brazil’s food-supply and statistics agency, projects an increase in planted area. The expansion is driven by growing domestic demand for biofuels and strong export performance, which continues to push shipments to record levels.

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Joana Colussi is an assistant professor in the Purdue University-Department of Agricultural Economics. Michael Langemeier is an agricultural economist with Purdue University. Visit ag.purdue.edu for more information.