Brazil Tropics Hot and Dry, Argentina Still Wet

October 29, 2012

Spring weather extremes continue in South America, hot and dry in the Brazil tropics,  a contrast to extreme wetness in Argentina.

Brazil Top Soybean State Hot and Dry  

Mato Grosso has been unusually hot and dry in October.  The rainy monsoon is delayed.  Without daily showers the tropical sun is causing hot temperatures.  Highs near 100 F were common last week in the key center-west area where soybeans are heavily cultivated.   Ordinarily the rainy monsoon is underway by mid October, but this season is delayed... subscribers continue to full story...