DATAGRO analyzes weather conditions in the main agricultural regions of the United States.

THE DATAGRO On Tuesday (5), a new climate analysis was released for the main agricultural regions of the United States for the period of April 2026. In grain areas, the average volume observed was 119.2 mm, equivalent to 31.2% above what was expected for the month.

The Midwest recorded the highest rainfall totals, with a volume of 174.0 mm, 79.2% above the climatological average. All states in the region ended the period with more than 60% of the planted area in adequate moisture conditions. Missouri and Iowa exceeded 70% of adequate levels. In the Lakes region, the total rainfall was 130.6 mm, 73.6% above the historical average.

The Northern Plains experienced less intense rainfall, with an average accumulation of 60.5 mm, 8.7% below the climatological average. Kansas and Nebraska have the lowest moisture levels, with less than 40% of the planted area in adequate condition. In the Mississippi Delta, rainfall reached 111.8 mm, still 10.5% below average.

In the cotton-producing region, April ended with 55.1 mm of rainfall, a volume 33.9% below the climatological average. The East recorded 38.1 mm (57.7% below) and Texas 15.4 mm (44.3% below). Arizona, Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee ended with more than 50% of the planted area having adequate moisture levels.

 

Forecast indicates a change in pattern.

For May 2026, NOAA forecasts reduced rainfall in the northern portion of the country, encompassing the Northern Plains and part of the Midwest. In Texas and the Mississippi Delta, rainfall amounts may be more significant.

Planting continues to recover: 38% of the corn area had been sown by May 3rd, 28% of the soybean area, and 20% of the cotton area.

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This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.