World: Crop Monitor for AMIS | No. 138 – May 2026

Country: World Source: GEOGLAM Crop Monitor Please refer to the attached file. Overview At the end of April, overall conditions are positive for wheat, maize, rice, and soybeans. In the Northern Hemisphere, conditions are generally favourable; however, rainfall is needed in parts of Europe and in the US. For maize, harvesting is ongoing in the Southern Hemisphere, and sowing is expanding in the Northern Hemisphere. Rice conditions are mostly favourable as harvests progress in South and Southeast Asia and South America. For soybeans, harvesting is progressing with good yields in the Southern Hemisphere as sowing ramps up in the Northern Hemisphere. Crop Conditions at a Glance Wheat – In the Northern Hemisphere, conditions are generally favourable; however, rainfall is needed in parts of Europe and in the US. Maize – Conditions are favourable as harvesting is ongoing in the Southern Hemisphere and sowing is expanding in the Northern Hemisphere. Rice – Global conditions are mostly favourable as harvests progress in South and Southeast Asia and South America. Soybeans – Harvesting is progressing with good yields in the Southern Hemisphere as sowing ramps up in the Northern Hemisphere. Forecasts at a Glance Climate Influences – El Niño conditions are confidently forecast from mid-2026 to early 2027. El Niño conditions may develop soon—during May to July 2026 (61 percent chance)—and could become a moderate or strong event. Australia - The May outlook indicates likely below-average precipitation and above-average maximum temperatures across much of the country. India - The forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon season (June – September) indicates likely below-average precipitation and above-average temperatures across most of the country United ...

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