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Argentina's Heatwave Slashes Crop Yields, Forecasts Dwindle

2/6/2026

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In Chivilcoy, Argentina, extreme heat and low rainfall are hurting crops, with January temperatures above 35°C.
The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange reduced its grain output forecast from 58 million to 57 million metric tons due to the heat.
Farmers report corn yields dropping from 12 to 7 tons per hectare.
Climate analyst German Heinzenknecht says more than 50 millimeters of rainfall are needed for recovery.

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In Chivilcoy, Argentina, extreme heat and low rainfall are hurting crops, with January temperatures above 35°C.
The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange reduced its grain output forecast from 58 million to 57 million metric tons due to the heat.
Farmers report corn yields dropping from 12 to 7 tons per hectare.
Climate analyst German Heinzenknecht says more than 50 millimeters of rainfall are needed for recovery.