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


StateFirst Day to PlantLast Day to Plant
Parana September 11, 2023December 19, 2023
Mato GrossoSeptember 16, 2023December 24, 2023
Mato Grosso do SulSeptember 16, 2023December 24, 2023
Sao PauloSeptember 16, 2023December 24, 2023
Para (southern region)September 16, 2023December 24, 2023
RondoniaSeptember 16, 2023December 24, 2023
Santa CatarinaSeptember 21, 2023December 29, 2023
Goias September 25, 2023January 2, 2024
Piaui (southern region)September 30, 2023January 7, 2024
Rio Grande do SulOctober 1, 2023January 8, 2024
Minas GeraisOctober 1, 2023January 8, 2024
Bahia October 1, 2023January 8, 2024
TocantinsOctober 1, 2023January 8, 2024
Maranhao (southern region) October 1, 2023January 8, 2024
Brazilian States North of the Equator
Amapa March 1, 2024June 8, 2024
RoraimaMarch 19, 2024 June 26, 2024