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Argentina's Drought Hits Corn, Soybean Yields Hard

2/6/2026

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In Chivilcoy, Argentina, extreme heat and low rainfall are harming corn and soybean crops.
The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BAGE) reduced its forecast from 58 million metric tons to 57 million.
Recent light rains provided some relief.
Juan Solari, a farmer in Chivilcoy, reports corn yields fell from 12 to 7 tons per hectare.
German Heinzenknecht, climate analyst, warned that more than 50 millimeters of rain are needed for recovery.

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Story summary

In Chivilcoy, Argentina, extreme heat and low rainfall are harming corn and soybean crops.
The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BAGE) reduced its forecast from 58 million metric tons to 57 million.
Recent light rains provided some relief.
Juan Solari, a farmer in Chivilcoy, reports corn yields fell from 12 to 7 tons per hectare.
German Heinzenknecht, climate analyst, warned that more than 50 millimeters of rain are needed for recovery.