Corn harvest reaches 77% of the cultivated area in RS

The corn crop continues to be harvested, although less intense, due to the priority given to soybeans and rice, and reaches 77% of the cultivated area in Rio Grande do Sul. According to the Conjunctural Information, released this Thursday (15/04 ) by Emater/RS-Ascar, in agreement with the State Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development (Seadpdr), 12% of the corn areas are maturing, 9% are grain filling and 2% are in flowering (tasseling ). Crops in the Southern Half have good productivity, as they suffered less from the spring drought.

In the Santa Rosa Region, 84% of the area was harvested. Despite the rains at the end of November and December, the average productivity of grain corn crops (including harvest and off-season) is 3.116 kilos per hectare. With the resumption of rain at the reproductive stage, even if late, this should alleviate the damage suffered by the crop in previous months. Harvesting of corn areas is expected to be delayed a little as harvesting machines are prioritizing soybeans. As soon as they finish, corn harvesting should resume.

Corn, in the Passo Fundo region, had 94% of the areas harvested. In Erechim, 80% harvested, with losses of 40%. Productivity is 5.529 kilos per hectare. Companies enter into purchase contracts at R$80,00/sc. In Porto Alegre, the harvest reached 64% of the area, with an average productivity of 4.538 kilos per hectare, as expected. The delay in planting, the weather and the presence of leafhoppers a new and very aggressive pest worry producers about the development of late corn. With the recent rains, most crops are out of danger, and should show good productivity.

Corn silage - In the Bagé Region, the silage of corn crops has advanced significantly. In the Campaign, there are reports of excellent productivity, with crops reaching up to 60 tons per hectare of green mass. High production required greater attention to regulating the forage harvesters and working at lower speeds. High productivity has reduced the production area needed to fill silos, and producers reserve part of the crops for grain harvesting, aiming to reduce costs with purchasing feed for beef and dairy cattle.

In the Pelotas region, the harvest continues, reaching 81% of the areas. The price of bagged silage placed at the place of purchase remains stable at R$0,50/kg and sold on the property, between R$0,25 and R$0,35/kg. In Erechim, the average productivity is 25,8 tons per hectare, a reduction of 35%. The harvest reached 90% of the area.

Soy advances towards the end of harvest 

The soybean harvest is coming to an end in some regions. Smaller properties are already closing down their activities. In RS, 54% of the area cultivated with soybeans was harvested, with 37% in maturation and 9% of the areas in grain filling.

In the Emater/RS-Ascar de Bagé region, harvesting reached 35% of the area occupied by the oilseed. The weather conditions were favorable for the operation, but as the days progressed, the moisture content in the grains was already less than ideal, causing some mechanical damage to the seed coat, impairing seed production. The rainfall that occurred on 11/04 should alleviate the situation. Productivity remained satisfactory, on average, above initial expectations, reaching up to 4.800 kilos per hectare, unusual for the region. However, in microregions with lower rainfall, productivity started at 1.500 kilos per hectare.

In the regions of Erechim and Passo Fundo, soybean crops are 70% and 80% harvested, respectively. Development continues to be satisfactory. As the harvest progresses, productivity decreases, especially in plantings carried out in December. In the Erechim Region, the average productivity is 3.720 kilos of soybeans per hectare, 11% higher than the State average. In municipalities with more tradition in cultivation, such as Quatro Irmãos, Ipiranga do Sul, Jacutinga and Sertão, productivity is greater than 4 thousand kilos per hectare.

Rice 

The weather conditions allowed another week of progress in the harvest, reaching 80% of the crops planted in this harvest. The crop yield is excellent, favored by the climate and the possibility of irrigation during the dry season. In the Emater/RS-Ascar de Bagé region, yields range between 7 and 9 tons per hectare, ensuring satisfactory profitability for the crop. The mill yield and grain quality are within adequate levels, with grains that are slightly blemished and 58 to 60% whole grains. In the Campaign, crops in the final stage of grain filling or maturation have good production prospects, due to the suitable weather since mid-February, which coincided with the reproductive phase of these areas. There were no limitations in the supply of water for irrigation due to the high volumes of rain recorded in January and the first half of February. In general, they have very good leaf, stem and panicle health.

Beans 1st harvest

In Campos de Cima da Serra, in the Caxias do Sul region, the harvest already exceeds 80% of the area, and should be completed next week. The weather conditions at harvest were very favorable, resulting in excellent grain quality. The average yield is confirmed at 2.465 kilos per hectare.

Beans 2st harvest 

In the Ijuí Region, culture in reproductive stage, with reduced productive potential in rainfed crops. Irrigated crop with good pod formation and low incidence of pests and diseases. At Frederico Westphalen, 10% of the crops are harvested. The culture continues to develop well. Expected yield of 1.800 kilos per hectare. In the Pelotas Region, some areas of 2nd harvest beans remain unharvested, but they are very small and predominantly aimed at family consumption. These are crops sown in January to February. This production is concentrated in the tobacco producing region of São Lourenço do Sul, Canguçu and Pelotas.

winter crops

Wheat 

In the Ijuí Region, planning for the next crop harvest continues. During the week, there was intense sowing of the forage turnip crop, with the removal of soybeans and preparation of the area for planting wheat. However, in soybean areas with the presence of White Mold disease, this practice has decreased, as forage turnip is a host crop for the disease.

In the Santa Rosa Region, due to the prices charged and the improvement in climate forecasts for cereal cultivation, the outlook for the cultivation of the new crop is good, including an increase in area due to the sale of seeds in cooperatives and agricultural farms in the region. . Crop funding projects for the next harvest are being received and released by financial institutions. Planting should begin in the second week of May. Some producers who have already had their operations released are prioritizing the purchase of inputs, especially seeds, with the aim of guaranteeing the most productive varieties.