Jul 13, 2023
Planting Dates Established for 2023/24 Brazilian Soybeans
Author: Michael Cordonnier/Soybean & Corn Advisor, Inc.
On July 7, 2023 the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture announced the soybean planting dates for the 2023/24 growing season. The starting and ending dates for soybean planting vary by state and they are set in consultation with Embrapa according to the best agricultural practices while still minimizing the spread of soybean rust from one growing season to the next.
The first day of planting in the various states marks the end of the "Soybean Free" period during which no live soybean plants are permitted in fields, along roadways, or in the vicinity of storage or transportation facilities. The "Soybean Free" period has been a major factor in helping to control the spread of soybean rust in Brazil. Soybean rust is the most serious disease impacting Brazilian soybeans.
2023/24 Soybean Planting Dates in Brazil
| State | First Day to Plant | Last Day to Plant |
|---|---|---|
| Parana | September 11, 2023 | December 19, 2023 |
| Mato Grosso | September 16, 2023 | December 24, 2023 |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | September 16, 2023 | December 24, 2023 |
| Sao Paulo | September 16, 2023 | December 24, 2023 |
| Para (southern region) | September 16, 2023 | December 24, 2023 |
| Rondonia | September 16, 2023 | December 24, 2023 |
| Santa Catarina | September 21, 2023 | December 29, 2023 |
| Goias | September 25, 2023 | January 2, 2024 |
| Piaui (southern region) | September 30, 2023 | January 7, 2024 |
| Rio Grande do Sul | October 1, 2023 | January 8, 2024 |
| Minas Gerais | October 1, 2023 | January 8, 2024 |
| Bahia | October 1, 2023 | January 8, 2024 |
| Tocantins | October 1, 2023 | January 8, 2024 |
| Maranhao (southern region) | October 1, 2023 | January 8, 2024 |
| Brazilian States North of the Equator | ||
| Amapa | March 1, 2024 | June 8, 2024 |
| Roraima | March 19, 2024 | June 26, 2024 |